Cultural heritage of india

India is a popular destination and boasts a cultural heritage that is worth exploring.The enticing unity represented by the people of the country who display a wide range of religions, culture, customs and languages. As the time passed, different shades of traditions and rituals have been adding to the Indian culture and heritage resulting in a multi hued culture which India proudly boasts of.People following different caste and faith coming from various region and state have made a nice amalgamation of diverse culture enriching the Indian culture even more.

The rich and varied heritage happens to be one of the many sources of pride of the nation. The mysterious ways of the people, their lifestyles and the inseparable culture of India cannot be done solved in words but can surely be enjoyed with experience. The diversity of the land is immense to make us realize the number of years that have gone into beautifying each aspect of culture. India’s culture is like a rainbow of multiple facets which accommodates music, performing arts, paintings and literature in itself which have gained recognition and fame from every corner of the world. The arts and crafts, music and dance, architecture and people all are instances of the culture and its rainbow of India.

Art and Crafts

The talent of the Indian artisans’ is till date visible in the age-old monuments / constructions. The sculptures boast of their creativity and hard work. The numerous sculptures on temple walls are all hewn out of hard rock & last to date. Rock-cut architecture was perfected by the Buddhists, and was followed by several Hindu rulers. In Southern India Pallavas excelled in this art form.The sculptures or idols in temples are made of granite & the Utsava murthis are made of bronze & panchaloha. Apart from these, there are the huge Iyyanar statues & horses exist in South Indian villages.

Music

Classical music of India has its roots beliefs of the people and an amalgamation with other systems has not erased this source. Careful intonation has always been at the core of Indian classical music. The chanting of sacred words and phrases like Om required total precision because these chants were part of what it took to maintain the order of the universe. Music in various folk art forms play an important role in the life of people. It provides the best medium to express their feelings and emotions through these folk art forms.

Dances

India offers a number of classical dance forms, each of which can be traced to different parts of the country and representing the culture of a certain region or a group of people. The beginning of the contemporary styles of classical dances can be traced to the period 1300-1400 A.D.The dance forms range from temple dances like Bharatnatyam, oddissi and mohiniyattam, to kathakali, symbolizing the victory of truth over falsehood. Kathak and Kuchipudi are means to recite religious and mythological tales to the accompaniment music, mime and dance. Manipuri, and Dandiya Raas represents the celebration of Radha-Krishna’s togetherness.