Previous Post Coming up next on the Indian Culture Diary is Haryana – ‘the home of Gods’. Haryana has a rich cultural history dating back to Harrappan civilization(Indus Valley Civilization). It is here that Vedas came into existence and Sanskrit became an important part of people’s life. Paved roads, drainage system, metallurgy and even rain […]
Previous Post Think about Goa and you are instantly reminded of pristine beaches with glittering sand. Beyond the sun,sand & sea, there is a lot more to explore in Goa. Goa, fondly call the ‘Rome of the East’ was Portuguese colony for over 450 years and the culture is highly influenced by them. Festivals of […]
Previous Post “Jya Jya Vase Ek Gujarati, Tya Tya Sadakal Gujarat” The flourishing state with vibrant personality is Gujarat. The modern attitude and the simple living of the people attracts one to Gujarat. Gujarat is home to Mahatma Gandhi, who spread the message of non-violence across the world. Food Gujarati diet is dominantly vegetarian and the state is […]
Previous post Delhi The Indian Culture train now arrives at the capital city of Delhi. Delhi has a special status in India, called as National Capital Territory of Delhi. And, Delhi along with neighboring cities of Haryana & Uttar Pradesh forms the National Capital Region(NCR). Culture of Delhi Delhi is an amalgamation of people from […]
Previous Post After the states of India, let us explore the Union Territories next. We would be exploring the culture of two UTs in our Indian Culture Diary today. Daman & Diu Daman & Diu is the smallest federation on Indian mainland formed by two districts – Daman and Diu. Both of them are separated […]
Previous Link Chhattisgarh boosts of maximum number of tribal in the country. One interesting theory that a seleceted sect of people believe is the name of the state originates from 36 ancient forts in the region(Chhattis – 36, garh – fort). Another group believes it to be a distorted form of Chedisgarh (Land of Chedis). […]
I am beginning the series of Indian Culture Diary with the region very close to my heart. Much of North-east India is unexplored and culture intact with centuries old belief. I have some very fond memories of my time spent in Assam. I had lived there for a short during my job training. And, waking […]