India: Multi Culturalism
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Multiculturalism in India, Summaries of Socialization and the Life Course
An overview of the multiculturalism in India, including the definition of multiculturalism, the caste system, customs, cuisine, festivals, clothing, sports, and architecture. It highlights the diversity of Indian culture and the equal value given to every religion and society. The document also mentions famous Indian dishes, traditional and modern sports, and well-known architectural styles. The bibliography section provides links to further information on Indian culture.
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India: Multi Culturalism
F.Y.B.COM : DIV - C
From Roll No. 311 to 320
Introduction
- (^) What is multiculturalism?
- (^) The caste system in Indian society.
- (^) Variety of customs.
- (^) Preservation of multiculturalism.
- (^) Equal rights
Religious Culture
- (^) What is Religion?
- (^) **Indian origin religions –
- Hinduism
- Jainism
- Buddhism
- Sikhism**
- (^) Based on concept of dharma and karma
- (^) Other religions – Christianity, Islam, Zoroastrianism and Judaism
- (^) Ahimsa – philosophy of non-violence important aspect of India Religion Percentage Hinduism 79. Islam 14. Christianity 2. Sikhism 1. Buddhism 0. Jainism 0. Others 0. Data According to census 2011
Cuisine
- (^) Famous for Roti, vegetables like Paneer,Methi, etc
- (^) Maharashtra- popular for Vada Paav, Misal Paav, Paav Bhaji,etc.
- (^) Aasam- Jolpan, Pithas
- (^) Arunachal Pradesh- Chura Sabji
- (^) Manipur-Ooti,Eromba
- Kerela- Idli, Wada, Dosa, Upma And Rice.
- (^) Gujarat- Dhokla, Khandvi, Khakra
- (^) Goa- Fish Curry, Pomfret.
- Rajasthan- Dal-Bati
- (^) Indian cuisine- most popular
- (^) Unique flavor, taste and wide varieties of dishes ranging from mild to medium spices to extremely spicy food.
Clothing
- (^) India, the second most populated country is a nation with diverse culture.
- (^) History of clothing goes back to the 5th^ millennium BC in the Indus valley civilization
- (^) Mostly cotton clothing.
- (^) Around 1600 languages are spoken
- (^) Men- Dhoti, Shirt, Pants
- (^) Women- Skirts, Saree, Salwar-Kamiz
- (^) Trends keep changing.
- (^) Every group, religion, and society dresses according to their tradition.
Literature
- (^) 22 officially recognized languages and
variety of literature.
- (^) Hindu literary traditions dominates a large
part of Indian culture.
- (^) RAMAYANA and MAHABHARATA
- (^) VASTU SHASTRA
- (^) GITAGOVINDA by Jaydev in 12th century
- (^) Religious love poems written in
MAITHILI
- (^) Vernacular languages of the northern
Indian cults of Krishna and of Rama
Sports
- (^) India- Land of many globally renowed
- (^) Inventions not just limited to arts, crafts,
cuisines and science and culture but sports too.
- (^) Many of the modern games- beginnings in
India
- (^) E.g. Wresling, Chess, Judo and Karate,Kho-
Kho etc
- (^) Traditional sports and indoor games- Acient
India
- (^) Some sports played for culture and their honor
Architecture
- (^) Early Indian architecture was in wood.
- (^) The best known architecture styles include
1. Hindu Temple Architecture (Dravida
and Nagara)
2. Indo–Islamic Architecture
3. Rajput Architecture
4. Indo–Saracenic Architecture
- (^) Eg. Sun Temple, Ajanta Ellora Caves, Red