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From time since
immemorial, India has been considered to be a land with rich cultural
heritage. Centuries after centuries, this country has seen rulers like
Rajputs, Moughals, English, Portuguese. Besides, various religions also
flourished at different times in this country like Buddhism, Jainism
etc. All these factors have played their role in making an impact on the
culture of this country. One can find the traces of different cultures
in Music, dance, architecture, festivities, languages spoken,
traditional beliefs and customs, food and many more like these. It is
the development in these aspects of life that makes the heritage of
India one of the most vibrant and most exhaustive.
We believe in the
continuity and dynamism of Indian cultural heritage and it is our
endeavor to help people from world over get acquainted with same. And
there can not be a better way to understand this than to experience it.
Travel to India with our cultural tour packages and understand why this
heritage has withstood thousands of years and still going strong.
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.
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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
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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.
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