Indian cultures

ndia's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food and customs differ from place to place within the country.Regarded by many historians as the "oldest living civilization of Earth", the Indian tradition dates back to 8000 BC. elements of India's diverse culture is yoga,Ayurveda. India is the birth place of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures.The religion of 80% of the people is Hinduism. Islam is practiced by around 13% of all Indians.traditional Indian culture is defined by a relatively strict social hierarchy.arranged marriages have been the tradition in Indian society though men and women have always had the choice of who they want to marry. Even today, the vast majority of Indians have their marriages planned by their parents and other respected family-members, with the consent of the bride and groom. Arranged matches are made after taking into account factors such as age, height, personal values and tastes, the backgrounds of their families (wealth, social standing), their castes and the astrological compatibility of the couples' horoscopes.Generally this is done to reduce culture shock for the bride and groom as most families are extended families.India, being a multi-cultural and multi-religious society, celebrates holidays and festivals of various religions.In Hinduism, the cow is regarded as a symbol of ahimsa (non-violence), mother goddess and bringer of good fortune and wealth. For this reason, cows are revered in Hindu culture and feeding a cow is seen as an act of worship.The cuisine in India is classified into three major categories. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Satva which stand for balance, Rajas stands for passion, and Tamas stands for indulgence. Food is consumed according to the lifestyle of the person.Traditional clothing in India greatly varies across different parts of the country and is influenced immensely by local culture, geography and climate. Popular styles of dress include draped garments such as sari for women and dhoti or lungi for men; in addition, stitched clothes such as churidar for women and kurta-pyjama and European-style trousers and shirts for men