Cultural Influences : Introduction

India is a land of diversity. Today’s culture of India has been shaped after passing through a long history. India is a geographically diverse country with vast demographics and have well received the customs, traditions and ideas from some of its neighbors, yet has managed to preserve its ancient heritages right from those formed during the Indus Valley Civilization and evolved further during the Vedic age, the south Indian Iron Age, rise and decline of Buddhism; Early Middle kingdoms- The Golden age was a time of notable cultural development, Muslim conquests and European colonization also brought about many cultural transformations.

Indian culture represented prudence and struggle.

The culture of India is an amalgamation of assorted sub-cultures spread all over the country and aged traditions. Varied people, religions, climate, languages, customs, and traditions differ from one place to the other within the country. It is an abode of religious gurus, yogic preceptors, colorful festivals, age old art forms in music, dance, architecture, distinct geographic attributes.

The beautiful combination of ancient and modern cultures; made India center of attraction to the tourists from entire world.


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