1. INDIA
A land of diversity

2. - MARK TWAIN
“INDIA is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the
mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grandmother of
tradition. Out most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of
man are treasured up in India only”

3. Where in the world is India?
INDIA

4. Culture
Art Language Cuisine Religion Customs
What constitutes culture?

5. Indian culture - A
historical perspective
• India has a long and rich history
• External influences on culture
a) The Indus Valley settlements
were built on the trade routes
between China and
Mesopotamia
b) India has been ruled by several
different dynasties. Each having
left their mark
• Internal differences
a) The geographical diversity of the
country, from the Himalayas in
the north to the Indian Ocean in
the south, has led people to
adapt differently and have
different cultures

6. Unity in diversity
• There is no national language or
alphabet; a dozen languages and
scripts appear on the ten-rupee
• There is no Indian race
• There is no typical Indian diet
• Over x types are religions are
practiced with over y gods
• Despite this, the cultural
differences can be broadly
classified into
• East Indian culture
• West Indian culture
• North Indian culture
• South Indian culture

7. East Indian culture

8. East Indian culture

9. East Indian culture

10. East Indian culture

11. East Indian culture
1. The sun temple at Konark built
duing the 13th century
2. Manipuri youths in traditional
attire on the occasion of Bhogali
Bihu, the harvest festival of the
state of Assam
3. A royal bengal tiger which after
nearing extiction are improving in
numbers
4. A typical meal in Bengal which
includes fish and rice
5. Festivities on the occasion of
Durga puja
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12. West Indian culture

13. West Indian culture

14. Western Indian culture

15. West Indian culture

16. North Indian culture

17. North Indian culture

18. East Indian culture

19. South Indian culture

20. What makes up culture?
Culture
Art Language Cuisine Religion Customs
A historical
perspective