Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Indian culture is an intricate tapestry woven from centuries of diverse traditions, languages, and beliefs. This rich heritage encompasses a myriad of practices, festivals, art forms, and philosophies that have evolved over millennia. The Indian culture as a whole is multiethnic as it constitutes different religions. Festivals and celebrations are an integral part of the Indian way of life, they are often associated with seasons, agriculture, and the way of religion. People delight in the celebration of such holidays as Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, and Pongal as they signify change and love to the families and communities of the people celebrating them. These are occasions that call for harmony, respect, and tolerance over the diversity in the people. In addition, Indian art has its classical dances such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi as well as crafts in painting, pottery, and weaving art. The architecture of India, exemplified by monumental structures like the Taj Mahal, ancient temples, and forts, is a testament to the country's historical evolution and artistic ingenuity Philosophical and literary traditions have also flourished, with ancient texts like the Vedas and Upanishads laying the foundation for spiritual and intellectual thought. Indian literature, both classical and contemporary, has enriched global narratives, exploring complex themes of love, morality, and human experience.
Author: Ms. Shivangi Sharma
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405595945