The essence of what defines India is due to how it was shaped in ancient times and not because of anything post-independence, as many would have you believe.
Tag: Culture
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What is culture?
In Indian culture, spirituality permeates life; spirituality is the pivot around which all other activities revolve.
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Legacy of Muslim rule in India – Music & Architecture
The desire for a composite culture notwithstanding, the history of Hindu-Muslim encounters tells a story that modern Indians won't be comfortable with.
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Breaking Colonial Mind-cuffs – How language has controlled the Hindu psyche
The multi-tier colonial legacy which India has inherited through language has been increasingly tough to dismantle.
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The Infinite Lotus
The Lotus is ubiquitous in the iconography and literature of India. Exploring the diverse contexts in which it is used throws light on its very deep significance and convergence of meaning.
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Mythological Reality
The mythological and historical perspectives define the impact that a particular culture has, often crafted as a means to exert dominance.
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माघी मुक्तसर दी (Makar Sankranti & Lohri in Punjab)
माघी मेला और लोहड़ी न केवल सांस्कृतिक दृष्टिकोण से बल्कि ऐतिहासिक रूप से भारतवर्ष के अतिमहत्वपूर्ण त्यौहार हैं।