The Culture of IndiaHeir to a diverse array of traditions, the Indian subcontinent boasts customs that are distinguished by a constant juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. The omnibus culture that has resulted from a rich history reflects an accommodation of ideas from across the globe and over time. This inviting narrative examines the tapestry of major events and beliefs that imbue everyday Indian life with vitality, and it presents the remarkable achievements in writing and the arts that have influenced individuals throughout the world. |
Contents
14 | |
21 | |
CHAPTER 2 INDIAN LANGUAGES AND WRITING SYSTEMS | 53 |
CHAPTER 3 HINDUISM | 85 |
CHAPTER 4 OTHER INDIGENOUS INDIAN RELIGIONS AND INDIAN PHILOSOPHY | 122 |
CHAPTER 5 INDIAN VISUAL ARTS | 184 |
CHAPTER 6 INDIAN MUSIC | 240 |
CHAPTER 7 INDIAN PERFORMING ARTS | 267 |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
20th century ancient architecture artistic ascetic Bangla Bengal Bharata Bharhut Brahmans British Buddha Buddhist called carved caste cave centre century BC classical dance dancers decorated deities Delhi Devanagari developed dialects Digambara distinct divine drama Dravidian languages drum dynasty early elaborate example festival first flourished Gobind goddess Gujarat Gupta Guru Hindi Hindu Hinduism Hindustani images important Indian art Indian music Indo—Aryan Indo—European influence Islamic Jain Jainism Karnataka Khalsa Krishna large number Maharashtra major Mathura ment monks movement Mughal Munda Muslim Nanak North northern India ofthe one’s Orissa ornament painting performed period Persian played popular practice Pradesh Punjab raga Rajasthan reflect region religion religious ritual sacred Sanchi sanctum Sanskrit script sculpture Shah shikhara Shiva shrines Shvetambara Sikhs Sindhi Singh social songs South Indian spoken Stupa style subcontinent tala Tamil Nadu temple texts theatre tion Tirthankaras tradition ture tury Vedas Vedic village Vishnu worship