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INDIAN TEXTILE
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India has a diverse and rich textile tradition. Indian silk was popular in Rome in the early centuries of the Christian era. Silk fabrics from south India were exported to Indonesia during the 13th century. It also export printed cotton fabrics or chintz, to European countries and the Far East before the coming of the Europeans to India. Muslins from Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were also popular abroad. The past traditions of the textile and handlooms can still be seen amongst the motifs, patterns, designs, and the old techniques of weaving, still employed by the weavers. |
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 INDIAN SPICES |
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India known as 'The home of spices'. It produce a wide range of spice. All states and union territories of India, at least one spice is grown in abundance. Spices can't only improve the taste of your food, but can also improve the state of your health. Spice provides a wealth of flavors to a range of colourful, aromatic, multi - textured cuisines across the country. |
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 ART & CRAFT |
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India is a storehouse of art forms from paintings that flourished from earlier periods, to its sensitive tradition of crafts. Its living traditions are a testimony to numerous art styles. From paintings in caves, temples to even roofs and courtyards of homes, Indians have in the arts, sought a spiritual contentment. Some art forms are homage to Gods, and are laced with humility. Indian handicrafts with their timeless appeal and elegance have been admired across time and space. The cultural rhythm of India reverberates in the modest dwellings of the artisans for whom art is not just a vocation but also veneration. |
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 FAIR & FESTIVALS |
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Fairs and Festivals complete the hue and colour in the sketch of real India. Almost every festival has its own flavor with a meaningful identity there are animal fairs, religious fairs and mark the changing seasons. Whether Holi, Gangaur and Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan; Elephant Festival, Onam or Boat Carnival of Kerala etc. Each celebration has a reason, season and presiding deity that makes it unique. Festivals of India has a denote color, vivacity, ebullience, appetizing food and a variety of prayers and rituals. Of course, it is splendid opportunity for the visitor to come close vibrant life of India.
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 DANCE & MUSIC |
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Dance in India has seeped into several other realms like poetry, sculpture, architecture, literature, music and theatre.
And it is among the oldest forms of classical arts with traditions that date back several centuries. Indian music has developed within a complex interaction between people of different races and cultures. Today, Indian classical music can be classified into two broad traditions, north Indian and south Indian. |
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 CUTOMS & TRADITIONS |
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India is home to many indigenous tribes that even today retain their ancient customs and traditions and live lives that is directly associated with their natural surroundings.
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associated with many customs and traditions. India is very rich in its customs and traditions which keeps it people binding together.
Indian culture is as old as the hills and encompasses a wide range of ancient dances. |
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