DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL RANIPUR, HARIDWAR
INTER-HOUSE QUIZ 2023-24
ANUSHRUTI – THE ECHOES OF INDIA
MODULE 4
In Module 3, we get to know about the mesmerising and mysterious temples of India. India is a vibrant and
diverse country located in South Asia. It is a land of many cultures, religions, and languages because of its rich
history and varied landscapes. It has amazing beauty and diversity, as well as an abundance of natural resources.
The outstanding diversity of religions, languages, and cultures is unique and unmatched. It has beautiful green
crops that fill our land with greenery. It also has many rivers flowing through fertile soil and a variety of flowers,
plants, and animals. The Himalayas decorate India like a majestic crown. In earlier modules we have gone through
how India has always been one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world.
Not only have our ancient inventions and technology stunned the world, but our country is vast and stunning, with
wonderful places. The Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, the Thar Desert to the high mountains of Sikkim, it is a
country with diversity and uniqueness. Each state has its own wonderful heritage beauty.
Did you know? India was the land of the holy saints and once an island. Later it connected with the Asian
continental plate. The Indian Empire was the richest empire in the history of the world. Despite its rich culture and
customs, religions and ethnicities, India has several strange facts that are little known or unheard. Let us know
about some amazing places.
1. Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand – It is situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is accessible only for
a few months in a year, i.e., from mid-May to the last week of September. For the rest of the year, it is covered
with snow. But in summer, the snow starts to melt. The dormant seeds start germinating, and by the month of July,
the valley is splashed with colours with hundreds of flowers in bloom. More than 600 different types of flowers
are found in the Valley of Flowers, like the Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, Cobra Lily etc. It is said that the Valley
of Flowers changes its colours almost every day! It was declared a national park in 1982 and a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO in 2004. It is believed that Lord Hanuman brought the magical herb to save Lakshman from the
Valley of Flowers. The locals say that the area is a playground for fairies. When humans are not around, it is said
that the fairies come to this valley.
2. Vasudhara, Uttarakhand – It is one of the most captivating places, situated at a height of 13,500 feet above
sea level at a distance of 8 kms from Badrinath on the banks of the river Alaknanda. ‘Vasu' refers to "Lord
Vishnu" and ‘Dhara’ (in Sanskrit) means "path of the river". So the name refers to "the path of Lord Vishnu". It is
also the place where Sage Veda Vyasa divided the Vedas into four parts- Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharva.
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The amazing part is that the water of this spring does not touch the bodies of sinners. It only falls on the person
who is pure at heart (a virtuous soul). It is said that, the one on whom the water falls attain salvation, and because
of this, devotees stand under this holy waterfall. This spring is considered to have a nectar flavour because its
water has been enriched by ayurvedic herbs, such that the person on whom it falls becomes healthy. The Pandavas
passed through on their way to the Swargarohini Yatra. Sahadeva gave up his life near Vasudhara.
It is believed that Vasudhara Falls still blesses those who visit with pure intentions. Those who offer prayers with
pure hearts are believed to be blessed with prosperity and abundance in their lives.
3. Banaras, Uttar Pradesh - It is also known as Varanasi or Kashi and is situated on the banks of the holy river
Ganga. It is one of the oldest living cities in the world. In fact, it is believed that this place was once the home of
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is the only place in the world with 84 ghats, making it the city with the highest
number of river banks in the world. It is also home to over 23,000 temples. Banaras Hindu University is one of the
biggest universities in the world, offering studies in Indian scriptures (the Vedas). It is the place where the
marriage of frogs is carried out with a lot of excitement. Hundreds gather at Ashwamedha Ghat every year for this
event.
4. Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya - These bridges have been built for centuries by the local (Khasis and the
Jaintias) people. They have also been used by these people to cross the overflowing rivers during the monsoon
season. These are naturally built bridges mainly built by initially planting two rubber trees on either side of a
river. These trees usually take about a decade to grow. Some of the root bridges are over 100 feet long and take 10
to 15 years to get the perfect shape.
The fully grown roots last for as long as 500 years. While some of the roots decay due to their constant contact
with water, others grow and substitute for the damage, providing the bridge with the necessary stability.
Of all the Living Root Bridges in Meghalaya, the double-decker root bridge in Cherrapunji and the single-decker
root bridge in Shillong are the unique bridges in the world.
5. Loktak Lake, Manipur – It is located in Moirang, district. It is the largest natural freshwater lake. It is known
for its unique floating islands, known as phumdis in the local language. It is the only floating National Park in the
world called Keibul Lamjao. It is the home and last natural shelter of the endangered Sangai – the state animal of
Manipur.
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6. Lonar Crater, Maharashtra – It is located in Buldhana district, near Aurangabad. The crater was formed
50,000 years ago after a comet or an asteroid hit the area at a speed of 90,000 km per hour. It is a rare water body
not only in India but in the world, as the lake's water is both saline and alkaline in nature. Here is no vegetation in
the mud belt, which is due to the alkaline content. But at the southern end of the lake, there is sweet water well.
You will be amazed that there are two distinct water regions in the lake, but they do not mix with each other. The
monitor lizards are the most prominent reptiles found here.
7. Bada Imambara, Uttar Pradesh – It is one of the most magnificent structures in Lucknow, primarily known
for its Bhool Bhulaiya. It was constructed by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula to deal with the famine in the state. Food was
scarce for both the common men and the nobility. But the Nawab started the construction of Bara Imambara to
generate income for the poor and unemployed. The famine lasted for almost a decade, as did the construction. It is
said that in the morning the labourers used to build the structures, and at night the noblemen destroyed it, so that
the labourers were never out of work during the famine. The central hall was built without any supporting pillars.
Iron has not been used anywhere. And to bear the load of the ceiling, it was made hollow, and the Bhul Bhulaiya
was built. It is said that there is a passage leading to an underground tunnel going all the way to Delhi, Faizabad,
and Allahabad. These tunnels were later sealed by the British after they did not find the royal treasure.
8. Magnetic Hill, Ladakh – It is located 30 kilometres from Leh and is famous for its gravitational properties.
The vehicles on this hill move uphill even when the engine is turned off. The most common one is that the hill has
a strong magnetic force that pulls the vehicles. The force is so strong that planes of the Indian Air Force avoid this
route so that they do not face magnetic impact on their devices. The Magnetic Hill is marked by a yellow
signboard that reads "The Phenomenon That Defies Gravity". It also instructs you to park your vehicles in the box
marked with a white point on the road, which is known as the Magnetic Road. Vehicles continue moving forward
after parking in the specified location.
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9. Jatinga Valley, Assam – It is located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. This place is known for the
mysterious suicides of birds during the months of September and October. Every year, migratory birds travel here
from distant lands to perform mass suicide on moonless nights. Earlier, the villagers had the concept that the evil
spirits were responsible for this. But the scientist has stated that some of the species of birds commit suicide during
the later monsoon as most of the places are flooded. They lose their natural habitat. And this place falls on their way
of migration (seasonal movement of one place to another).
10. Sandakphu, West Bengal - It is the highest peak in the Darjeeling district. It is situated in the Singalila
National Park on the West Bengal - Nepal border. It is known as the 'mountain of poisonous plants' because of the
abundance of Himalayan Cobra Lilies. The snow-capped Kanchenjunga peaks are distinctly visible all year. When
viewed from straight it looks like a huge human being in a reclining position. The formation resembles the head,
face, upper body, and feet of Lord Buddha. Hence, it is referred to as the "Sleeping Buddha".
11. Jantar Mantar, Rajasthan - It is one of the five observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - the
founder of Jaipur. He was a brilliant astronomer and mathematician too. He has built five Jantar Mantars in India
in New Delhi, Mathura, Jaipur, Varanasi, and Ujjain. The one in Jaipur is the largest of them all. It was built to
study time and space. It has the world's biggest stone sundial, called the Brihat Samrat Yantra. This instrument
gives the local time with an accuracy of two seconds. There are nineteen architectural astronomical instruments in
the Jaipur complex that are still running and being used for calculations and teaching. Some of the structures here
were built in stone, marble, and bronze.
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12. North Sentinel Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands – It is one of the Andaman Islands, which are regarded
as one of the world’s forbidden (prohibited) islands. It is home to a native group of people known as the
Sentinelese. These people have remained isolated from the outside world for thousands of years and strongly
opposed any contact with outsiders. To this day, there has only been one friendly meeting with the tribe, in 1974.
The Indian government has prohibited anyone from going within three miles of North Sentinel Island.
13. Rani ki Vav, Rajasthan - This 900-year-old structure is located about 125 kms from Ahmedabad, in Patan.
The western part of India has a dry climate, and thus, people had to dig massive wells for storing water. While the
entire world considered wells just a source of water, India thought to decorate them with carved sculptures. It was
designed like an inverted temple with seven levels of stairs and intricately carved sculptures of gods and
goddesses. Under the last step of the well, there is a gate that opens to a 30-metre-long tunnel that leads to a town
near Patan called Sidhpur. It is said that this tunnel was used as a secret passage to escape during wars or
invasions.
14. Mattur, Karnataka - It is located on the banks of the Tunga River. Mattur is famous as the ‘Sanskrit village’
of India. It is the only village in India where most of the residents use Sanskrit as their medium of communication.
The residents here have managed to keep alive the ancient language through their day-to-day communication in
Sanskrit, even though the official and native language of the state is Kannada.
15. Langza, Himachal Pradesh – It is located in the Spiti Valley. Langza village is famous for the huge
quantities of fossils found here; hence, it is also known as the "Fossil Village". It is believed that Spiti was once
submerged under the Tethys Sea, and due to this a large quantity of these marine fossils are found here. These
fossils are around a million years old.
16. Gue village, Himachal Pradesh – The mummified body of a Buddhist monk named Sangha Tenzin was
found after an earthquake in 1975. It is basically different from those of Egyptian mummies. It is claimed to be the
outcome of Sokushinbutsu, a natural self-mummification process that removes the body of fats and fluids. The
process could take up to ten years. The monks go into slow starvation with a diet of poisonous nuts, roots, herbs,
and tree sap. Seated in a meditative posture, the monks die without any moisture in his body but with all their
essentials preserved. The mummy of Sangha Tenzin is seated in a temple today, with his mouth open, his teeth
visible, and hollow eyes.
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17. Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra – Did you know? There is another valley of flowers in Maharashtra. The Kaas
Plateau, or Kaas Pathar, is located in the Shayadri range. More than 850 species of flowering plants are found on
the plateau. It is a declared UNESCO biodiversity heritage site. Many common species of plants also flourish here
because of the volcanic rock soil of the plateau. It turns into a ‘valley of flowers’ just after the monsoon season.
18. Unakoti, Tripura – It is located in the Jampui Hills near Agartala. The word ‘Unakoti’ means ‘one less than
a crore’. It is also called the "Lost Hill of Faces". The hills of Unakoti had less than a crore rock-cut images of
Gods and Goddesses. The Ashokastami Mela is held during the month of April.
According to legend, Lord Shiva spent a night here in this spot on his way to Kashi. He was accompanied by
99,999 gods and goddesses, which is one less than a crore, hence the name Unakoti. Lord Shiva woke up the next
morning while everyone else was still asleep. Thus, Lord Shiva put a curse on all the other gods and goddesses
present there before leaving for Kashi. Lord Shiva put the curse on them that they would be turned to stone, and
this is how this site came into existence. The most famous sculpture in the entire Unakoti is Unakotishwara Kal
Bhairav (an incarnation of Lord Shiva), a huge image of Lord Shiva. The image’s height is nearly 30 feet. There is
also a sculpture of Nandi - the bull, just before the sculpture of Lord Shiva.
Another legend says the sculptures were made by Kallu Kumhar, a great devotee of goddess Parvati. He asked to
accompany Devi Parvati and Lord Shiva on their journey to Mount Kailash. Then Devi Parvati suggested him to
build one crore stone sculptures of Lord Shiva and other gods and goddesses to appease the Lord. But he had only
one night to do so. Kallu Kumhar managed to make almost one crore sculptures, falling short by one. Hence the
place came into existence.
19. Dwarka, Gujarat – The sacred city of Dwarka is located on the banks of the Gomati River. It is said to be
the ancient and legendary capital of Lord Shri Krishna. The Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir, is
dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped here as the ‘King of Dwarka’. It is one of the Char Dhams. It is one
of the Sapta Puri (the places where the gods in different avatars are born). The Sapta Puris are Ayodhya (Lord
Rama), Mathura (Lord Krishna), Haridwar (Lord Vishnu), Varanasi (Lord Shiva), Kanchipuram (Devi Parvati),
Ujjain (Lord Shiva), and Dwarka (Lord Krishna).
It is said that when Lord Krishna shifted from Mathura to Dwarka along with the Yadava clan, Lord Krishna
ordered Lord Vishwakarma to build a city. Lord Vishwakarma said that it was only possible if Samudra Devi
offered them some land. Lord Krishna then prayed to Lord Samudra Devi. Then Lord Vishwakarma gets 12
Yojnas (96 square kilometres) of land and builds the city in just 2 days. This city was known as Suvarna Dwarka
because it was studded with gold, emeralds, and many jewels.
It is believed that Lord Krishna’s original residence was at Bet Dwarka, from where he administered his entire
kingdom. According to a legend, when Lord Krishna was meditating under a tree in a forest at Bhalka Tirtha, he
was accidentally shot by an arrow, and he left for his heavenly abode. After Lord Krishna's death, there was a
flood in the city, and everything submerged into the ocean.
Bet Dwarka, also known as Sankhodhar, is an inhabited island situated 3 km off the Okha coast. The underwater
ancient city has been proposed to be developed as a scuba diving site. It is believed to be the first effort anywhere
in the world to explore a submerged city for tourism.
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20. Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh – It is a sacred site in Mathura. The temple is named after Nidhi, which means
‘treasure, and Van, meaning ‘forest’. The amazing thing about forests is that the roots, branches, and trunks of
trees are hollow, and they remain green throughout the year.
It is said that Lord Krishna comes here every night and performs Raasleela with Radharani and all his gopis. If
anyone tries to see these activities, the concerned person becomes dumb, deaf, and even blind. Inside the temple,
there is a statue of Lord Krishna and Radha that is beautifully decorated. The surrounding park of the temple is
covered with small trees known as Vana Tulsi. Inside the Rang Mahal, every day the priest puts toothbrushes
(daatun), sarees, bangles, betel (paan) leaves, and some holy water in a jug with a few sweets and a ready
sandalwood bed after aarti in the night. In the morning, everything is scattered as if someone has used it. So after
evening, no one is allowed inside the premises. Even the monkeys leave the Nidhivan temple after the evening
aarti.
The natives and the people who stay nearby are well aware of the miracles. After the evening aarti, the windows in
front of the Nidhivan temple get closed until the morning. It is said that some people have heard the sound of
Ghungroos at night. The mysterious facts of Nidhivan are that the shape and size of the trees covering this place
are short and intertwined (knotted) with each other. The trees are of the same size and height. It is believed that the
trees are Gopis. The trees are devoid of bird nests and insects.
21. Kongthong Village, Meghalaya – It is located in the East Khasi Hills. It is also called the singing or
whistling village. Each villager has two names - a regular name and a song name. Each newborn in Kongthong
village is assigned both a regular name and a distinct melodious tune at the time of birth by their mother. This
tune, along with their name, will become the identity of this child. This beautiful tradition is called Jingrwai
Lawbei, meaning ‘the Song of the Clan’s First Woman’. No two tunes are similar. Even when a person passes
away, the tune is not given to anyone else or replicated. This village is home to over 600 people, which means
there are more than 600 unique tunes! And while walking along the main road in this village, you will hear a lot of
shouts and whistles. The shouts are mainly used to call children to return home for dinner or to call each other out
while playing on the streets.
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22. Shetphal Village, Maharashtra – It is located in Solapur district. It has a unique tradition where the villagers
live with snakes under one roof without any fear. There has yet to be a report of snakebite. The villagers claim that
the snakes are harmless. Snakes are considered pets by the residents of the village, and no one is afraid of them. In
fact, the villagers have created a specific corner in their homes, especially for the cobras, where they can come and
reside at any time.
Indian Traditions and Customs and the Science Behind it
Customs and manners are the expressions of ethics and social conduct in a society.
Indian culture is dominating the whole world today because of its rich traditions. When the whole world is
suffereing under the Pandemic threat, western countries are adopting Indian traditions, which include many forms
of greeting and etiquette like washing hands and feet before entering the house. Each of them was tagged with
cultural beliefs that had scientific reasoning behind them.
Every tradition or custom would not have been practised without significance. Our heritage is so rich that the
whole world is attracted to our customs. We have been following our customs and traditions for ages, and science
is embedded in these traditions and customs. Countless rituals and traditions have been performed in Indian homes
for centuries. At first, they were considered superstitions, but we should know that our forefathers were more
visionary and intelligent than we are. With the advent of science, the realisation of the underlying scientific basis
behind these traditions became clear and is being carried forward. Traditions and customs were taught at a very
young age and followed as part of life.
There will be no exaggeration if we say that Indian culture is the storehouse of all human qualities because
Indian culture believes in the mantra 'Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’, meaning ‘may all become happy’, and from this
arises the great welfare mantra ‘Vasudev Kutumbakam’, meaning ‘the whole world is one single family’.
India is a land of culture, tradition, and customs.
1. Significance of ringing a bell and blowing a conch - It is believed that by ringing the bell, there is a
vibration in the atmosphere. Due to the vibration, all the bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms that come into
its area are destroyed, which purifies the environment and removes negative energies.
It is also found that by regularly blowing the conch, speech can be corrected for children who stammer. It also
helps clear heart blockages and improves the respiratory system. When the water stored in conch is used, it
helps to cure many skin diseases, allergies, indigestion, etc.
2. Customs and Manners -
Namaskara - In Indian tradition, when people meet, they greet each other with their palms joined together.
This gesture symbolises respect for all living beings and also a feeling of oneness. The word 'Namaha’ derives
its roots from the Sanskrit word ‘namas’, which means ‘to bend down’. When we bend down in front of
others, we overcome our ego. The science behind this is that while we join both our palms, it ensures we do
not have physical contact with the other person, helping us to avoid transmission
of germs or virus through contact or touch.
Secondly, when the tips of all the fingers are together, they represent the five elements, wherein the thumb
represents fire; the index finger represents air; the middle finger represents space; the ring finger represents
the earth; and the little finger represents water. Hence, pressing the fingers denotes that the pressure points of
our eyes, ears, and mind are activated.
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Charan Sparsh (Touching the feet) - The word charan denotes the ‘feet’ and sparsh means ‘touch’. Together,
they mean ‘to touch one’s feet’. The scientific basis is that, the human body releases vibrations and also
receives from those person who comes close. This helps with the flow of energy in the body.
3. Etiquette - The habit of washing the hands and feet before eating a meal or entering the house has science
behind it. The human body is a powerhouse of energy, called 'chakras'. When we are asleep, our chakras
stop generating energy; hence, we are inactive for some time when we wake. That’s why we wash our faces
and take a bath to cleanse these chakras.
When we travel from one place to another, many germs attack us through our hands and feet.
So Indians follow the tradition of leaving their footwear outside the house and washing their hands and feet to
keep away the negative energy before entering the house. It also relaxes and releases our body from stress.
4. Importance of applying Henna/ Mehandi - At the time of marriage, henna is applied to the bride’s hands
and feet. It is not just a means of dressing, which gives a beautiful colour to the hands and feet, but it also has
many medicinal properties. During the marriage, the bride is much stressed and experiences tiredness.
Because of the cooling effects of henna, it helps keep the nerves relaxed. It also helps prevent headaches and
protects the hands and nails from viral and fungal infections.
5. Importance of Tilak/Kumkum /Sindhur on the forehead - As part of Indian tradition, both men and
women put a Tilak or Bindiya on their foreheads. This particular spot between the eyebrows is believed
to retain energy in the human body and control the various levels of absorption of heat by making it cool. It
also helps to overcome headaches and balance hormones. Kumkum is prepared by blending turmeric, lime,
and the metal mercury. Mercury is known for removing stress and strain, lime gives a cooling effect, and
turmeric is an antibiotic.
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6. Importance of Jewels/ Ornaments - Indian women wears ornaments not only to adorn themselves but also as a
symbol of marriage.
Mangalsutra - The science behind this is that the mangalsutra is worn above the heart with the hollow side
facing the body so that the positive energies are attracted towards the empty space, which helps to regulate the
blood circulation in the body. The black colour of the beads is claimed to soak up all negative vibrations.
Bangle - It is a symbol of luck and prosperity for married women who undergo many mental and physical
changes in their lives. The pulse beat of the wrist is used to diagnose the majority of dis
diseases. The friction of
the bangles promotes wome The sound generated by the glass bangles keeps negative
omotes blood circulation in women.
energies away.
Anklet - The anklet is a piece of jewellery worn by women that is made of silver. It prevents swelling of the
soles of the feet and cures inflammation of the heel by regulating blood circulation. Silver, being a conductor of
energy, makes a woman more energetic while sending the negative energy to the Earth through the foot.
7. The significance behind Indian Food etiquette - The specialty off Indian food and drink is different from that
of any other country. Different types of dishes are prepared in every state, and the method of serving them is
also different. Our forefathers emphasised
emphasis that we should start with spicy food and end with sweets. sweet The
significance behind this is that starting with spicy food activates our digestive juices and ensures that the
digestion process goes smoothly, and in the end, sweets are to be taken because they reduce digestive power.
All the spices used in Indian food play a key role in good health. Not only they add aroma to the food, but they
also act as antibiotics and turmeric helps to control cholesterol and blood pressure
nd antiseptics. Regular use of turmeric
and reduces the risk of heart disease. Pepper is a detoxifying
detoxifying agent that helps the body to improve the good
immune system. Cardamom and cloves act as mouth fresheners and help in the digestion of food. Curry leaves
help maintain sugar levels and the proper functioning of the liver. The use of ghee in our food helps
help balance the
excess acid found in the stomach and is a rich source of vitamins A and E and a good antioxidant.
From the olden days until the present, food is served in banana leaves sitting on the floor. It is not just a symbol
of our culture but also has health benefits. Banana leaves have natural antioxidants and also have the property
of killing germs. There is a type of waxy coating that melts when served hot food and gives a different taste to
the food.
There are many benefits of eating food while sit ting on the ground in sukhasana. When we sit in this asana on
sitting
the ground, it promotes our digestive power along with peace of mind and, at the same time, relieves the
problem of the spinal cord.
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The practice of eating betel (paan) leaves after food is prevalent in India. As it has a mixture of six juices,
which help the food digest quickly. It has many medicinal properties, so it is used in large quantities by
ayurvedic physicians. It has great cooling effects. Also, it is used for curbing coughs, reducing diabetes,
reducing the weakness of the veins, constipation, etc.
8. We Pierce Ears - Ear piercings can boost our intellect, power of thinking, and decision-making. It is believed
that the more we talk, the more our energies get drained. Piercing ears can restrain our speech, which also
prevents our disrespectful behaviour. The practice also frees our ear canals from disorders. This tradition is now
accepted everywhere across the globe.
9. Offering water to Sun God - The Sun is worshipped as the god of energy. We chant prayers to the Sun by
offering water; during this practice, we look at the Sun's rays through the water. This is good for the eyes, as it
improves our vision. Moreover, we get up early in the morning and complete all our rituals in the morning. The
reason behind this tradition is to use maximum sunlight.
10. We apply haldi - Haldi, or turmeric, is a natural herb with the best antiseptic properties. Its application to the
body ensures that all germs on the skin are killed. Moreover, turmeric absorbs all dirt from the skin and gives
it a glow.
11. The Toran Decoration with Mango leaves - Fresh green leaves filter the air and make the surroundings neat
and clean. A hygienic atmosphere is necessary for an auspicious occasion like a wedding or puja. The long life of
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mango leaves helps them generate oxygen. And this property of the leaf helps it absorb carbon dioxide and infuse
fresh oxygen. Therefore, people tie torans made of mango leaves at the entrance of their residences.
12. Gayatri Mantra is chanted in prayers - Chanting the Gayatri mantra produces almost 110,000 different
kinds of waves per second. It boosts our health immensely if we chant the Gayatri mantra. This could be the
reason why the radio station in Paramaribo (part of South America) broadcasts this mantra from 7 p.m. onwards
every day.
Conclusion
India is like a deep tunnel, where you could dig in, to explore deeper and still you find something new, every
moment. You can visit from North to South and find so much to explore. As every place has its own story, we all
need to embed that new story and add some freshness into our lives while manifesting something new.
India's natural heritage invokes a sense of pride in each and every citizen of this country. The diversity adds
beauty and richness to this country.
In our country, morals and values play an imperative role in our value system. Here guests are treated as Gods and
are welcomed with love and respect. Indian families consider the presence of their grandparents as a blessing in
their family.
Every ritual, custom, traditions known as Samskara are not just beliefs but it is performed with an objective
of imparting positive potentials in a person. These religious beliefs are analyzed scientifically which will help
in bringing tradition and science closer. The real purpose of the customs followed in our day to day lives; carry
the possible scientific reason which we got convinced with. Our ancient customs or traditions have magnificence
of living.
It is our duty to pass on this heritage of traditions to our future generations for a peaceful life.
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Today, there is a need to approve it again and there is a call to assimilate it. While culture and science separately
give rise to a kind of fundamentalism in society, together they create a kind of positivity, where culture
strengthens our roots while science gives us the sky to fly. Religious beliefs when analyzed scientifically help in
bringing tradition and science closer.
We are living in an era of the scientific revolution. Science is involved in raising money, power and material
comfort for man. Tensions and disputes are feared in rapidly changing societies, so there should be harmony
between scientific progress and culture i.e.; the beauty and morality. With this, our life can be filled with real joy.
Indian culture has an amazing ability to teach the ideal to all human beings of the world. To overcome
today’s nuclear storm, we have to adopt the cultural strength of our past, which has been preferred for ages.
ALL THE BEST !!!
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