The Indian culture varies like its vast geography. People speak in different languages, dress differently, follow different religions, eat different food but are of the same temperament. So whether it is a joyous occasion or a moment of grief, people participate whole-heartedly, feeling the happiness or pain.
Here are 16 fascinating Indian Culture, Traditions and customs
- Greetings
- Religious Customs
- Festivals of India
- Family Structure & Marriage
- Symbols
- Cuisine & Food
- Traditional Clothing
- Dances of India
- Epics & Mythology
- Martial Arts
- Languages
The Namaste is one of the most popular Indian customs and isn't just restricted to the Indian territory anymore. You have Barack Obama, who has been seen doing it on various occasions, or you had Ban Ki-Moon, the UN Secretary-General, greeting everyone with a namaste at the Times Square in New York on the first International Yoga Day.
India also sees a large number of festivals, mainly because of the prevalence of diverse religions and groups .The Christians have Christmas and good Friday, the Sikhs have Baisakhi (harvesting of crop), and the birthdays of their Gurus and the Hindus have Diwali, Holi, Makar Shakranti , the Jains have Mahavir Jayanti, the Buddhists celebrate the Buddha's birthday on Buddha Poornima, and quite honestly, the number is endless. All of these translate to holidays in our book, of course.
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