Incredible heritage of India
India is synonymous with ‘diversity’ and this is reflected in the country’s rich heritage. The perfect mix of religions, cultures, languages, customs and traditions is reflected in the rich heritage of the country. One of the oldest civilizations is a treasure of art, architecture, philosophy, classical dance, music, flora, fauna and much more. The country’s natural beauty, landscapes ranging from deserts to mountains…beaches to plains, varied temperatures make it a must-visit country for avid travelers. India has also been the birthplace of yoga and meditation.
India is also the birthplace of four of the world’s major religious traditions; Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Religion has played a vital role in shaping India and its heritage. One of the most religiously diverse countries in the world, India is also a center for spirituality, yoga, and Ayurveda; which attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.
The culture that encompasses Indian music, dance, arts and crafts, festivals, linguistics, customs, and cuisine is a great way to understand India’s incredible heritage. As a popular saying goes, “music has no borders” and the Indians seem to have an uncanny knack for music. There is music for every occasion, be it celebration or sadness in India. From the birth of a child, wedding, prayers or death, music is an important part of the Indian way of life. The type of music heard in India varies between classical, semi-classical, folk and film music.
Indian architecture, paintings, murals, sculptures, and handicrafts explicitly capture Indian history. The Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, the Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, the Konark temple in Puri, the shore temple in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu and the Taj Mahal in Agra are some of the beautiful monuments that reflect the rich Indian architectural heritage.
This multilingual country boasts of dialects that change every few kilometers in the country. There is an old saying: “the taste of water varies from place to place, just like the language in India”. Most of the languages spoken in India in one form or another belong to two main families of languages, which are Dravidian and Aryan.
Indian food is now famous all over the world; Indian spices are the essence of Indian cuisine. No trip to India is complete without savoring the flavors of India. Thus, whatever part of the country you travel, you will find a cuisine or a delicacy exclusive to the region.
India is a great nation that has amazing travel experiences in store for today’s experimental traveler.