INDIA


Exploring India

The Indian culture, often labeled as an amalgamation of several various cultures, spans across the Indian subcontinent and has been influenced and shaped by a history that is several thousand years old. Throughout the history of India, Indian culture has been heavily influenced by Dharmic religions.                        


 Indian handicrafts is an art of making crafts by hand in India is called Indian handicrafts, in ancient India people lived in colonies called tribals.They were used to make utility items for their daily need, that art of making the crafts called handicrafts, and the items called handicrafts goods.

  • Gujarat famous for its beaches, temples, archaeological sites and many more is located in Western part of India.


  • West Bengal has a unique heritage Bengali folk music known as BAUL. Mainly it is known for Indian Classical Music.


  • Shikaras are a common feature in lakes and rivers across the Kashmir valley. The Dumhal is a famous dance in the Kashmir valley, performed by men of the Wattal region.

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