INDIA By: Barry, Scott, Arline, Asma, Carm, and Denisse

PREVIEW History/Geography Comparisons Religion Marriage Historical Places Indian Cuisine Traditions/Clothing Music in India

GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY

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Geography & History India fronts the Bay of Bengal on the southeast and the Arabian sea on the Southwest India covers 1.2 sq mi(3.1 sq km) Population of India is 1.1 Billion The capital of India is New Delhi India has a diverse culture and many languages

Geography & History Agricultural products include : rice, wheat, cotton, sugar cane, coconut, spices, jute, tobacco, tea, coffee, and rubber India is a republic with two legislative houses; its chief of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister.

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Geography & History British conquests in the 18 th and 19 th centuries led to the rule of the British East India Company, and direct administration by the British Empire began in 1858.After Mohandas K. Gandi helped end British rule in 1947, Jawaharal Nehru became India’s first prime minister, and he, his daughter Indira Gandi, and grandson Rajiv Gandi guided the nation’s destiny for all but a few years until 1991

Geography & History The subcontinent was partioned into two countries-India, with a Hindu majority, and Pakistan, with a Muslim majority-in 1947 A later clash with Pakistan resulted in the creation of Bangladesh in1971 In the 1980s and 90s, Sikh sought to establish an independent state in Punjab, and ethnic and religious conflicts took place in other parts of the country as well

Geography & History The kasmir region in the northwest has been a source of constant tension

COMPARISONS Introduction In India, the schisms of race and religion, poverty and wealth, cleave the countryside and the cities. For many, coping is a struggle. Identity and heritage are sacred. These are portraits of ordinary people in India who strive for opportunities to better themselves and their communities. And the story of an American descendant of Indians who faces misunderstanding bred of ignorance.

Comparisons Statistics In America (Indian-Americans): Population: 1.6 million Median age: 30.3 Married: 67 percent Average household size: 3.06 Median family income: $70,708 Poverty rate: 9.8 percent In India: Population: billion Median age: 24.9 years Literacy rate: 61 percent of population over 15 can read and write GDP per capita: $3,139 Population below poverty line: 25 percent Unemployment rate: 7.8 percent

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RELIGION

The Religions of India: Indias Religious Statistics Hindus 827,578, % Muslims 138,188, % Christians 24,080, % Sikhs 19,215, % Buddhists 7,955, % Jains 4,225, % Others 6,639, %

Hinduism BCE -Indo Aryan Migration into India, Intermixed with the current population. -The Sacred Vedas - Non-Orthodox, too complex and complicated for organization. -Caste system -Karma -Reincarnation -Most of all, MOKSHA

Buddhism -Siddhartha Gotama born in Nepal, 560 BCE -Left home to become a samana -Gave up samana life to take middle path -Obtained enlightment. -Four Noble Truths -Noble Eightfold Path

Jainism -Founded by Mahavira, BCE -24th Tirthankara -Story towards enlightenment in similar to Buddha’s. -Ultimate goal is Moksha/Salvation/Nirvana, etc. -Extreme Pacifism, NO LIFE MUST BE HARMED -Jiva: Eternal Soul -Punya: The good deeds -Asrava: The evil deeds (sin)

Sikhism -Founded by Guru Nanak, CE -Multicultural following, preached and recruited Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Muslims. -The Ten Gurus -Monotheistic -Reincarnation -Against the caste system -The Five K’s: Kesa, Kangah, Kacha, Kara, Kirpan.

MARRIAGE

Marriage Weddings in India Wedding marks the coming together of two individuals. It is a bond not only between two individuals but also between two souls. Indian marriages are clad with rituals and customs. It is an elaborate concept in every Indian community. Nowadays Hindu weddings are celebrated on a large scale. Family and friends get together to celebrate the occasion. The marriage ceremony includes various pre wedding and wedding functions. Most of these functions take place mostly at the bride's place and some at the groom's place. The main wedding ceremony usually takes place at the bride's home.

Marriage On the main day of the function a mandap is erected and the interior is beautifully decorated with flowers, colorful personal adornment, and decorative items. Mostly the wedding is held on a garden, courtyard of the bride's house, a blocked-off street or square. It is an elaborate affair. After the marriage rituals the guests are served with lavish dinner. Indian wedding is all about fun and feast. According to Indian custom the bride and groom are showered with gifts and attention. Their family and friends treat them royally. In Hindu wedding rituals are performed in front of the Hindu deities and joining the bride and groom in an eternal bond of love and commitment.

PLACES

Taj Mahal

Red Fort

Angra Fort

Hawa Mahal

The Ajanta Caves

Umaid Bhawan Palace

City Palace Jaipur

Mysore Palace

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Match Historical Site to Thumbnail Taj Mahal Red Fort Agra Fort Umaid Bhawan Palace The Ajanta Caves Hawa Mahal Mysore Palace City Palace Jaipur

Match Historical Site to Thumbnail Taj Mahal Red Fort Agra Fort Umaid Bhawan Palace The Ajanta Caves Hawa Mahal Mysore Palace City Palace Jaipur

INDIAN CUISINE

Indian Cuisine Foods of India The food available in India is as diverse as its culture. The essence of good Indian cooking revolves around the appropriate use of aromatic spices. Besides all the spices that are used, the other main ingredients of Indian cooking and meals are milk products and curd. Lentils are also common across the country, and the vegetables do differ across the region and varies upon the seasons. Although there is a number of different religions that exist in India, the two cultures that have influenced Indian cooking and food habits are the Hindu and the Muslim traditions. Also the Portuguese, Persians, and the British have made important contributions to the Indian culinary scene. Overall the Indian food can be said to lie between two dietary extremes; vegetarian and meat – eating. India is probably perceived as a vegetarian country, but religious beliefs dictate what a person cannot eat. Islam forbids pork, Hindus do not eat beef and the Jain faith does not eat meat at all, they even avoid onions and garlic.

Indian Cuisine So in fact, food from one region may actually be totally different to a person from another region. The common thread that runs through most Indian food, is the use of numerous spices to create the flavor and aroma. Throughout history India has been invaded and occupied by other cultures and each one has left its own mark on Indian cuisine. One has been the British which gave India its love of tea. Indians do take their food very seriously. Cooking is considered an art and mothers usually show and tell their daughters how to cook at a young age. It use to be the food was made by scratch, but change is happening and Indians are starting to enjoy ready to eat, pre-made meals. Here in our country we have plenty of restaurants where we can all try a meal of Indian food.

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TRADITION

Traditions Diverse Prominent Features –Greeting –Aarti –Hospitality –Touching the feet –Respect for Women –Funeral Ceremony

CLOTHING

Clothing –Women’s Fashion Sari Salwar Kameez Ghagra Choli –Men’s Fashion Sharwani Kurta Dhoti

Sarees

Salwar Kameez

Ghagra Choli

Men’s Sherwani Kurta Dhoti

MUSIC Irshad Khan is one of the greatest sitar players from India

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CONCLUSION IN CONCLUSION History/Geography Religion Marriage Historical Places Foods of India Traditions/Clothing Music in India

Quote from Ghandi Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. Mahatma Gandhi

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