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INDIAN DIASPORA CULTURE
Gujarat has major
multicultural
religious faith system
with the inception
of all-embracing
religious faith
ranging from caste
to caste.
still exist with a rich heritage
feel and ethnic living. Wood
carved houses with the
‘Chabutras’ for bird feeding
are the beauty of many
traditional homes in Gujarat
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Work Culture
Majority of the Gujarati
thrive as Business persons.
However, Gujarat is a leading
Industrial State that ranks
its commercial capital and
textile city Ahmedabad as
7th in India. It possesses
highest number of operating
airports, the Gujarat cities are
connected worldwide. Many
business opportunities see
way to development with the
Vibrant Gujarat in various
sectors
Faith and Beliefs
Gujarat has major
multicultural religious faith
system with the inception of
all-embracing religious faith
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ranging from caste to caste.
The major religions followed
are Hinduism, Jainism and
Buddhism. Groups like Bohras
and Moresalaam garasias,
Kutchis who had been
converted to Islam still have
eqaunimous way of life of a
typical Gujarati. Sunni Muslims
are second largest group
,followed By Jains,Parsis
of Iranian descent of south
Gujarat and Christians. People
of Gujarat are god fearing,
friendly and good natured.
They live in harmony and
respect each other’s faith and
beliefs. Gujaratis are often
found to mingle and enjoy all
religious festivals with no caste
or creed differences
Customs and
Traditions
Due to many religions
coexisting in the state,
Gujaratis believe in various
Gods and Goddesses.
Embracing different religious
faiths, Gujaratis demonstrate
a vibrant mix of Hinduism,
Islam, Jainism, and Buddhism.
This amalgamation of
cultures is quite evident
in their beliefs, customs,
traditions, institutions, and
practices. The natives display
a balanced lifestyle due to the
perfect system of learning,
blend of religious practices
and development of artistic
traits. The cow is considered
the mother God and hence
worshipped devotedly by
them. The majorly celebrated
ceremonies of Gujaratis
include birth, thread ceremony,
marriage and death. All the
rituals are performed by the
highly ranked Brahmans
Art and Craft
The vast array of handcrafted
products displaying intricate
Gujarati art forms are not
only popular in our country,
but are a well-known entity
all across the globe. These
products include furniture,
jewelry, embroidered garments,
leatherwork, metalwork, baked
clay articles and mirror work.
Gujarat serves as the producer
of some of the most creative
and elegant furnishings that
include bedcovers, quilts,
cushion covers and table
mats. Preserving the glorious
legacy of its past, the garment
industry of Gujarat provides
a broad range of items to the
buyers, namely salwar, kurtas,
cholis, ghaghras, odhnis,
skirts, and jackets. Intricate