1. Namaskar !!
Welcome to
India

2. Introduction
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
India is the biggest and most ancient experiment where almost all racial and ethnic groups of the world have met and mixed.

3. Location on World map
India is situated in Southern Asia, between Burma and Pakistan.
India is a peninsula flanked by the Arabian Sea in West , Bay of Bengal in East & Indian Ocean in South
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

4. India – a Political Unit
India comprises of 27 states & 7 union territories
India is a quasi federal political system wherein each state acts independently as well as there is a central govt. to control the political unit
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

5. India – Cultural heritage
This free flow of thought, life style from times immemorial has been taking its own course and the end result has been shaping the humanity and the rich cultural heritage of India
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

6. Cultural heritage - Language
India is cradle of 416 different languages
Official language Hindi/English
Two major language families are
Indo-Aryan (North India)
Dravidian (South India)
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

7. Literature – Poets & Epics
Indian literature is generally acknowledged as one of the oldest in the world.
It is Inspired by music , religion & rich traditions.
Famous poets like Rabindra Nath Tagore & Kalidas were born here.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

8. Literature – Poets & Epics
Great epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata belong to the land of India
These epics serve as folk epics of other Asian countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia too
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

9. Performing Arts – Music & Dance
Includes variety of folk, popular, pop and classical music
Diverse regional dances like Bhangra in Punjab , Bihu in Assam , Ghoomar of Rajasthan, Kathak in U.P, Bharatnatyam in Tamil nadu
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

10. Visual Arts - Painting
India has rich heritage of Rock paintings (older than 550 B.C.)
Cave paintings in Ajanta and Ellora testify love of God
Freshly made coloured flour design (Rangoli) is coomon
Different types of painting
Madhubani painting
Mysore painting
Rajput painting
Mughal painting
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

11. Visual Arts – Sculpture & Architecture
India is famous for Stone and bronze carvings, Temple carvings,Pink sandstone culture of Mathura,Fatehpur Sikri,Taj Mahal,Qutab Minar, Red Fort , Victoria Memorial ,Lotus temple
The white marble TAJ MAHAL is amongst the SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

12. Recreation & Sports
India sports numerous indigenous as well as international games like kabaddi , chess, cricket , hockey etc.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

13. Clothing
India has given birth to a variety of clothing and has been the hub of innovation
Various ensembles like saree, salwaar kameez , dhoti , kurta as well as western outfits are fashioned by Indians
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

14. Cuisine
India has given birth to the use of spices and herbs that has given birth to Ayurveda, Homeopathy used for treating ailments
Various preparations like chutneys and pickles are Indian speciality
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

15. Cinema
Indian cine industry popularly called Bollywood (Hindi movies) produces max. movies and ranks #1 in terms of no. of tickets sold
Movies are also made in various other languages like
Kannada, Tamil, Marathi.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

16. Religion & Philosophy
India is a home of diverse religions in the world were born in India like Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, Islam ,Christianity , Zoroastrianism, Judaism.
India is a living example of UNITY in DIVERSITY
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

17. Rajasthan – the Great Indian desert
Rajasthan is the largest state of India
It is a colorful state with multi facet culture
Jaipur – pink city is the capital
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

18. Rajasthan – the Great Indian desert
Rajasthan is also known as “The Great Indian Desert” as the western region comprises of Thar desert
This state has lakes in Udaipur , desert in Jaisalmer, vegetation in Ganganagar , mines in Bhilwara & palaces & forts all across the length & breadth
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

19. Rajasthan – fairs & dance
Celebration for every religious occasion, every change of season, every harvest almost round the year
Part of life in Rajasthan
Lively and exhilarating
Famous dance is ghumar
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

20. Jaipur – the pink city
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from
Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

21. Jaipur – Splendid city
In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city.
Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city.
This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

22. Jaipur - Monuments
City Palace
Hawa Mahal
Amber Fort
Jal Mahal
Jaipur has various monuments which are famous all over the world for majestic grandeur.
Famous among them are Hawa Mahal , Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Amber Fort etc.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

23. Jaipur – Fairs & Festivals
Elephant Festival commences with a parade of decorated Elephants marching towards the ground.
Different competitions are organized to enjoy the festival to its full. Elephants engaged in races, polo-matches and tug-of-war with men make the spectators spellbound.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

24. Jaipur – Fairs & Festivals
Teej Festival is one of the most popular festivals of India. Festival of Teej is widely celebrated, but its real charm can be found only in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej celebrates the arrival of monsoon, after the scorching sun of summers.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony
Kite Festival is celebrated in January when kites of different colors are flown in sky

25. Jaipur – Fairs & Festivals
Gangaur is a significant festival of Jaipur, especially meant for the women. Gangaur festival is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout the state of Rajasthan.
The festival of Gangaur starts with the subsequent day of Holi and persists for about 2 weeks.
Gangaur is celebrated in the honor of Goddess Gauri, who is considered as the symbol of virtue, devotion, fertility and a perfect married woman
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

26. Jaipur – Specialties
Jaipur is renowned all over the world for semi-precious stones , camel leather items, jewellery , blue pottery , block printing, carpets etc.
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

27. Come to feel the magnificance !!
To conclude , I would like to invite u all to the city of palaces & splendour – Jaipur
Come to feel the magnificance !!
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony

28. It was a presentation by Smriti Gangwal !!
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Vidyashram
Jaipur, India
Shukriya!!
India is a land of rich cultural heritage and myriad facets.
The cultural heritage of India has a number of aspects to it as history, traditions, culture , languages etc.
Let me take u on a journey to India where u can see amalgamation of various cultures, habits , festivals , art & craft and how ,1000,000,000 ( 1 billion ppl) live in harmony