India

By: Anu﻿﻿ Satheeshkumar



//Namaste, Vanakkam//, //Sat Sri Akal//, //Namaskarram//, //Kemcho//, Hi, Hello, and welcome to India. Your host Anudeeksha Satheeshkumar will be taking you on a cross-country tour of this amazing land. Enjoy!


 * Historical Summary of India

India is a peaceful country/sub-continent located on the southern side of Asia. It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the southern side and is blocked off by the Himalayas on the northern side. India is famous for its cuisine and clothing. It is also home to one of the most practiced religions in the world, Hinduism. Click here to know more about this diverse country.

|| Timeline of India

India has had a long and rich history full of //maharajas//, princesses, alliances, suffering, and joy. One of the most famous things about India is the story of the tomb the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan, one of the //maharajas//, or kings, of Ancient India created the Taj Mahal after his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, died during childbirth. Symbolizing eternal love and unity, the Taj Mahal stands in Agra, India, and is a huge tourist destination, especially for couples. Click on this link to learn more about the major events of India's history.

|| Historical Conflicts of India

India has had mainly two major historical conflicts as of now (one is currently going on). The conflicts in Kashmir (land between India and Pakistan) occurred after the Muslims in India formed their own country called Pakistan to the north because they felt minor to the Hindus of India. The independence movement began after Britain took over India and treated the Indians as slaves. Click on the links to see more about what the British and Pakistanis have played in India's history.

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 * Historical Enemies of India





|| Flag of India and Significance



The flag of the Republic of India is tri-colored. The //Dharma Chakra//, or wheel in the middle, represents many things, but it is most famous for representing unity and the cycle of life/justice. The flag was created on July 22nd, 1947, 24 days before India's independence on August 15th, 1947. Click on the flag to learn more. || Map of India

India on World Map

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 * Cultures and Traditions of India

India is a land FULL of many cultures and traditions. One of them, Bharnatym, is a popular dance that is performed at festivals in India. It is used to tell stories about gods or experiences though the hands and facial expressions. It takes years to learn and years more to practice correctly. Click on the link to learn more about the cultures/traditions of India.



[|Culture and Traditions of India]

Another tradition, snake charming, is a highly dangerous yet popular art practiced and associated with India. The "snake-charming" happens through the pipe that the "charmer" plays through. The snake cannot hear the sound, but it rises up and "dances" when seeing the pipe move side to side, trying to strike the pipe. This makes the snake look like it is dancing, but if the "charmer" stops moving the pipe, then it will strike! || Traditional Clothing of India



The sari is the traditional item of clothing of Indian women. It is worn after a woman has become an adult (usually at 18) though teenagers wear half-saris (which are draped differently) after the age of 15. Saris usually vary in texture, colors, and design depending on what they are worn for. The sari above is a sari for a semi-formal party. Click on the sari to see what the men and children wear. || Traditional Foods of India

India is famous for its spicy hot curries and delicious deserts. Many countries in the past tried to get to India to reach their various spices and goods. Dishes, like chicken curry, often take a good few hours to make and are usually very complicated. Click on the curry to learn more about the delicacies of India.



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Here's a short video of India to give you an introduction to this diverse land! Incredible India

[|Incredible India]

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Fast Facts:

The difference between Hindi, Hindu, and Hundi:)

Hind__I__ is the official language of India. Hind__U__ is the term used to describe the people who practice Hinduism. H__U__ndi is a box in temples that people place their money donations into in India.