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Compiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

The saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation.

The white, is meant for purity and truth.

The green is for faith and fertility.

The navy blue wheel denotes the continuity of the nation's progress which is deemed to be as boundless as the blue sky and as fathomless as the deep blue sea.


5,000 year old civilization

325 languages spoken – 1,652 dialects

18 official languages

29 states, 5 union territories29 states, 5 union territories

3.28 million sq. kilometers - Area

7,516 kilometers - Coastline

1,000,000,000 people in 2000


Parliamentary form of Government

Secular democratic constitution

Worlds largest democracy since 60 years

4th largest economy4 largest economy

Fastest growing IT super power

Indian Railways ,the biggest employer in the world.



MythologyMythology


AUM or OM

The first sound of the Almighty

Oneness with the supremeCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

GGGGenerates-BrahmaThe TrinityThe TrinityThe TrinityThe Trinity

OOOObserves-Vishnu

DDDDestroys-ShivaBrahma-Vishnu-Shiva


The Great Indian EpicsThe Great Indian EpicsThe Great Indian EpicsThe Great Indian Epics

RamayanaRamayanaRamayanaRamayana MahabharataMahabharataMahabharataMahabharataLongest Epic in world Longest Epic in world Longest Epic in world Longest Epic in world

literature with 100,000 literature with 100,000 literature with 100,000 literature with 100,000 twotwotwotwo----line stanzasline stanzasline stanzasline stanzas

The first Indian epicThe first Indian epicThe first Indian epicThe first Indian epic


Indus Valley Civilization- one of the world’s first great urban civilizations.first great urban civilizations.

Harappa Civilization- 2700BC


World’s first university in Takshila –700 B.C

Ayurveda- earliest school of medicine known to humans

Sanskrit Language –most suitable for computer software


YogaYogaYogaYoga---- Made in IndiaMade in IndiaMade in IndiaMade in India

Origin Origin Origin Origin ––––5000 BC5000 BC5000 BC5000 BC

Documented byDocumented byDocumented byDocumented by

200 BC 200 BC 200 BC 200 BC –––– 300 AD300 AD300 AD300 ADCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Origin of Martial arts Origin of Martial arts Origin of Martial arts Origin of Martial arts –––– 200 BC200 BC200 BC200 BC

KalarippayatCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

15151515thththth August , 1947August , 1947August , 1947August , 1947

Indian IndependenceIndian IndependenceIndian IndependenceIndian Independence

26262626thththth January , 1950January , 1950January , 1950January , 1950

RepublicRepublicRepublicRepublic---- India India India India Compiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

National Emblem

“Truth alone triumphs”“Truth alone triumphs”“Truth alone triumphs”“Truth alone triumphs”Compiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

National Animal - TigerCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

National Bird - PeacockCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

National Flower - LotusCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Great Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian PersonalitiesGreat Indian Personalities


Aryabhatta

Invented the Zero


Mahatma Gandhi

Father of the nation

Embodiment of Non- ViolenceCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Swami Vivekananda

Champion of humanitarianismCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Ramanujam

Great Indian Mathematician

Postulated and proved 3,542 theorems Compiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Rabindranath Tagore

1913 – Nobel Prize in LiteratureCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

C.V Raman

1930 ---- Nobel Laureate in Physics

Work on scattering of light and Raman effectCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Mother Teresa

1979 – Nobel Prize in PeaceCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Har Gobind Khorana

1968 - Nobel Laureate in Medicine

Work on interpretation of the genetic codeCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Subramanyan Chandrasekhar

1983 - Nobel Laureate in Physics

Work on structure and evolution of starsCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Dance formsDance formsDance formsDance forms


More than 45 folk dances


GARBA DANCE PLAYED IN A CIRCLE


7 Classical Dance forms7 Classical Dance forms7 Classical Dance forms7 Classical Dance forms


Bharata NatyamBharata NatyamBharata NatyamBharata Natyam


KathakKathakKathakKathak


KathakaliKathakaliKathakaliKathakaliCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

KuchipudiKuchipudiKuchipudiKuchipudiCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

ManipuriManipuriManipuriManipuriCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Mohini AttamMohini AttamMohini AttamMohini Attam


OdissiOdissiOdissiOdissiCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

More than 15 vocal formsMore than 15 vocal formsMore than 15 vocal formsMore than 15 vocal forms

More than 60 music instrumentsMore than 60 music instrumentsMore than 60 music instrumentsMore than 60 music instruments


India India India India ---- God’s own countryGod’s own countryGod’s own countryGod’s own countryIndia India India India ---- God’s own countryGod’s own countryGod’s own countryGod’s own country

Celebrates more than 65 festivalsCelebrates more than 65 festivalsCelebrates more than 65 festivalsCelebrates more than 65 festivals


Places of historic importance


Tirumala Tirumala Tirumala Tirumala ---- TirupatiTirupatiTirupatiTirupati

World’s richest templeWorld’s richest templeWorld’s richest templeWorld’s richest templeCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Saint Thomas CathedralSaint Thomas CathedralSaint Thomas CathedralSaint Thomas CathedralStatue of Virgin Mary brought from Portugal in 1543Statue of Virgin Mary brought from Portugal in 1543Statue of Virgin Mary brought from Portugal in 1543Statue of Virgin Mary brought from Portugal in 1543


The Golden TempleThe Golden TempleThe Golden TempleThe Golden Temple


Jamma MasjidJamma MasjidJamma MasjidJamma Masjid

The biggest mosque in IndiaThe biggest mosque in IndiaThe biggest mosque in IndiaThe biggest mosque in IndiaCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Thousand pillar templeThousand pillar templeThousand pillar templeThousand pillar temple


Gateway of IndiaGateway of IndiaGateway of IndiaGateway of India


Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar –––– 1716171617161716

Modernistic structures to observe the movement of starsModernistic structures to observe the movement of starsModernistic structures to observe the movement of starsModernistic structures to observe the movement of starsCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Mysore PalaceMysore PalaceMysore PalaceMysore Palace

Illuminated by 97,000 light bulbsIlluminated by 97,000 light bulbsIlluminated by 97,000 light bulbsIlluminated by 97,000 light bulbsCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Buddha StatueBuddha StatueBuddha StatueBuddha Statue

Largest monolithic statue in AsiaLargest monolithic statue in AsiaLargest monolithic statue in AsiaLargest monolithic statue in AsiaCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

Dal LakeDal LakeDal LakeDal Lake

Jewel in the crown of KashmirJewel in the crown of KashmirJewel in the crown of KashmirJewel in the crown of KashmirCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

The Taj MahalThe Taj MahalThe Taj MahalThe Taj Mahal


Calcutta Calcutta Calcutta Calcutta –––– City of joyCity of joyCity of joyCity of joy


CherrapunjiCherrapunjiCherrapunjiCherrapunji

Wettest place on earthWettest place on earthWettest place on earthWettest place on earthCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/

India is,the cradle of the human race,the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history,the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition.Our most valuable and

most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.

-Mark Twain

We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have

been made.-Albert Einstein



DIWALIThe festival of lightsThe festival of lights


Diwali,Diwali,Diwali,Diwali, the festival of lights, is an occasion for the invocation of the Gods of prosperity and plenty. It is celebrated with great pomp and splendor all across the India.

It is a 4 day festival. Every house is decorated with lights. All over crackers are bursting. The entrance of house is decorated with design made from special colours and the design is called “Rangoli”.“Rangoli”.“Rangoli”.“Rangoli”. Entire surrounding is filled with the air of enthusiasm and joy.

And one special thing to note here is that And one special thing to note here is that during this festival, the official New year starts for Hindu religion.


Diwali brings lights, fireworks and a

lot of sweets



DiwaliDecorations


Diwali PoojaDiwali PoojaDiwali PoojaDiwali PoojaCompiled by Jaysmika. http://jpindigirl.wordpress.com/




It is also one of the biggest festival in India. It means festival of 9 nights9 nights9 nights9 nights. It is dedicated to GoddessGoddessGoddessGoddess Durga.Durga.Durga.Durga.

The main attraction during

NavaratraNavaratraNavaratraNavaratraNavaratraNavaratraNavaratraNavaratra

The main attraction during this festival is the traditional group dance called “Garba”.“Garba”.“Garba”.“Garba”.People dressed in their traditional costumes set up a rhythmic folk dance.



Navratri Garba Dance





Holi is about making life Holi is about making life Holi is about making life Holi is about making life ccccoooolllloooorrrrffffuuuullll


DussehraDussehraDussehraDussehra

Celeberating Celeberating Celeberating Celeberating triumphtriumphtriumphtriumph

of Good over of Good over of Good over of Good over EvilEvilEvilEvilEvilEvilEvilEvil






.Baisakhi is one of the major festivals of Sikhs andis celebrated with lot of enthusiasm and gaiety in

Baisakhi Festival

is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm and gaiety inthe state of Punjab and all throughout the worldwhere there is a significant Sikh population.

For the large farming community of Punjab,Baisakhi Festival marks the time for harvest of rabicrops

and they celebrate the day by performing joyfulbhangra and gidda dance



This is one of the most popular Hindu festival. It is celebrated to honour Lord Ganesha. He is the

symbol of wisdom.

Many cultural events are organised

GaneshGaneshGaneshGaneshGaneshGaneshGaneshGanesh ChaturthiChaturthiChaturthiChaturthiChaturthiChaturthiChaturthiChaturthi

Many cultural events are organisedduring this event. This 10 day

event is ended by immersing the statues of this great idol into the

sea or river water.

This “Immersion ceremony”“Immersion ceremony”“Immersion ceremony”“Immersion ceremony” is accompanied by huge processions.



ONAMONAMONAMONAM–––– the harvest festival in Souththe harvest festival in Souththe harvest festival in Souththe harvest festival in South


BOLLYWOOD – HINDI FILM INDUSTRY� Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest centers of film production in the world

� Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai, India.

� The name is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name for � The name is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name for Mumbai) and Hollywood, the center of the American film industry.


FAMOUS BOLLYWOOD FACES


INDIA FASHION




INDIA’S GOLD JEWELRY



INDIAN HINDU WEDDINGS� Hindu wedding Ceremonies are traditionally conducted at least partially in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. The local language of the people involved is also used since most Hindus cannot understand Sanskrit. They have many rituals that understand Sanskrit. They have many rituals that have evolved since traditional times and differ in many ways from the modern western wedding ceremony and also among the different regions, families, and castes. The Hindus attach a lot of importance to marriages and the ceremonies are very colorful and extend for several days.


WEDDING GARBA DANCE






INDIAN BRIDE


“MANDAP”- WEDDING STAGE


WELCOMING THE BRIDE TO THE MANDAP


BRIDE’S UNCLE CARRYING HER TO THE MANDAP


WEDDING CEREMONY


BRIDE’S PARENTS OFFERING HER HAND TO THE BRIDEGROOM FOR LIFE-PARTNERSHIP


BRIDE’S MOTHER TIES THE KNOT OF THE WEDDING COUPLE


YOGA EXERCISE FROM INDIA SINCE VEDIC AGE


Yogic exercises recharge the body with cosmic energy facilitating:yoga postures or ‘asanas’

that aim to keep the body healthy. The mental techniques include breathing exercises or

YogaYogaYogaYoga derives from prehistoric roots, and develops out of Ancient Indian asceticism (tapas). Yoga is not a religion; it is a way of living whose aim is ‘a healthy mind in a healthy body’.

techniques include breathing exercises or ‘pranayama’ and meditation or ‘dhyana’ to

discipline the mind.

The aspirant feels rejuvenated and energized. Thus, Yoga bestows upon every aspirant the

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Seven Chakras for Yoga


AYURVEDA� Ayurveda , the science of life, prevention and longevity is the oldest and most holistic medical system available on the planet today. It was placed in written form over 5,000 years ago in India, it was said to be a world medicine dealing with both body and the spirit. Before the advent of writing, the ancient wisdom of this healing system was a part of the spiritual tradition of the Sanatana Dharma (Universal Religion), or Vedic Religion. VedaVyasa, the famous sage, shaktavesha avatar of Vishnu, put into writing the complete knowledge of Ayurveda, along with the more directly spiritual insights of self realization into a body of scriptural literature called directly spiritual insights of self realization into a body of scriptural literature called the Vedas and the Vedic literatures.


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