Culture of India
Indian culture is one of the oldest known cultures.
Cultural policy
The cultural policy of the Indian government has three main objectives:
- Preservation of Indian cultural heritage
- Inculcate awareness of Indian art among Indians
- Advancement of high standards for both the creative arts as well as in the stage area.
History
By far the most completely engaging aspects of Indian art and architecture prior to colonization were the strong influence by religious and folk idioms and folk art on courtly art. Although folk art received little attention during colonization, independence brought new interest in such paintings.
Traditions and Festivals
In traditional Indian Welcome fold their hands, bow slightly in front of your opponent, and say Namaste (Sanskrit for " I bow to you") or Namaskar (derived from Sanskrit " greetings " ) respectively variants in other Indian languages. This custom comes from the Hindus who believe that in every person dwells the divine. Therefore also touch many Indians with his hand slightly her forehead and then her heart, to draw attention to the third eye and the heart.
Indian festivals are characterized by color, gaiety, enthusiasm, sermons and rituals. Most come from the Hindu tradition. One of the most popular festivals is Diwali. The legend, with which it is connected, comes from the Hindu epic Ramayana and the Devi Mahatmya, depending on the region. Other popular festivals are Holi, Navaratri / Dasahra, Pongal / Sankranti and Ganesh Chaturthi.
Clothing
Indian clothing is rich in tradition and often used striking colors. The typical clothing of the Indian cultural sphere include: For Men - Dhoti, Lungi, kurta; for Women - Sari, Salwar kameez ( salwar / kameez / dupatta ), Lehanga Choli ( Lehanga / Choli ), Bindi.
Several Indian fashion designers combine Western trends with Indian touch.
Drama and theater
The Indian drama and theater is perhaps as old as music and dance of India. The traditional theater is alive in nearly all linguistic regions of life. Furthermore, there is a rich tradition of puppet theater in rural India. Above all, Bollywood is known for his dramas.