Indian cultural experience
India, the land of gods and natural beauty, offers multiple cultural experiences for tourists planning to visit. The vibration of bliss can be felt in the socio-economic life of ordinary people, where most of them live in villages. Religious shrines, holy rivers, ancient texts, heritage buildings, forts and palaces, markets, fairs and festivals leave an unforgettable impression on the minds of travelers seeking the nation’s cultural heritage.
Here, children are taught to trust their own spiritual cultural practices and resist the temptation of the materialistic world. The great epics of Sanskrit literature Ramayana and Mahabharat describe the ancient culture of India. Most modern traditions and customs have their roots in ancient scriptures. The crossing of hands (Namaste) has become an internationally renowned practice to welcome others. India’s rich cultural heritage has always been a hot topic of debate among historians, scholars, and writers around the world.
Cordial relations between different communities and people of different religions make this country the perfect place to live and prosper. The myriad of cultures and traditions attract exotic tourists to this nation like a magnet attracts nails. It is a nation of sand, sea, rivers, lakes, and snow-capped mountains that offers tourism of various tastes such as cultural tourism, village tourism, adventure tourism, wildlife tourism, and heritage tourism.
Yoga experience: Yoga has been an integral part of Indian culture for many centuries. Yoga is an art of living that originated in the highest mountains near the Ganges River. The entire world has recognized the importance of yoga in making the world happier and healthier with a bond of universal brotherhood.
Religious festivals: India is a nation of God fearing people and the people here are religious from the bottom of their hearts. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, all the festivals dedicated to various Gods/Goddesses are celebrated with spirit and flavor.
The Kumbh fair which occurs once every 12 years is the largest gathering of religious people near the holy Ganges. The arrival of foreign tourists to this gala fair in search of mystery and tranquility is a growing trend in cultural tourism in India.
Indian culture is a phenomenon that is rapidly spreading across the country. Here, feeding a beggar or a stray dog is considered a pious activity, and they never feel abandoned and unloved. Here, the guest is treated as close to God. You do not need an appointment to visit any home.
In the last 1500 years many foreign powers invaded India and explored the land for wealth and returned with much. But the indigenous culture remained impervious to all oddities and onslaughts.
Democracy in Cultural Land: Culture and tradition constitute the luminous and fertile soil in which democracy flourishes. Indian culture educates the world and continues to do so for centuries to come. India is a home not only for Hindus, Muslims and Christians, but for all who are a part of it. Being a part of this nation, even in a small way, is truly amazing.
Even in this age of the new millennium, yogis and hermits are occupying the top positions in various fields and are still the standard bearers of the nation. ‘Unity in Diversity’ is the greatest asset of this nation, surrounded by the Himalayan Mountains in the north and three seas in the south.