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Welcome Welcome Welcome Welcome
to to to to
India India India India
Namaskar Namaskar Namaskar Namaskar!!!!!!!!
Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction
India is a land of rich
cultural heritage and
myriad facets.
India is the biggest and
most ancient
experiment where
almost all racial and
ethnic groups of the
world have met and
mixed.
India is situated in
Southern Asia, between
Burma and Pakistan.
India is a peninsula
flanked by the Arabian
Sea in West , Bay of
Bengal in East & Indian
Ocean in South
Location on World map Location on World map Location on World map Location on World map
India comprises of 27
states & 7 union
territories
India is a quasi federal
political system wherein
each state acts
independently as well as
there is a central govt. to
control the political unit
India India India India ––––a Political Unit a Political Unit a Political Unit a Political Unit
This free flow of
thought, life style from
times immemorial has
been taking its own
course and the end
result has been shaping
the humanity and the
rich cultural heritage of
India
India India India India ––––Cultural heritage Cultural heritage Cultural heritage Cultural heritage
Cultural heritage Cultural heritage Cultural heritage Cultural heritage - ---Language Language Language Language
India is cradle of 416
different languages
•Official language
Hindi/English
•Two major language
families are
–Indo-Aryan
(North India)
–Dravidian (South
India)
Literature Literature Literature Literature ––––Poets & Epics Poets & Epics Poets & Epics Poets & Epics
•Indian literature is generally
acknowledged as one of the
oldest in the world.
•It is Inspired by music ,
religion & rich traditions.
•Famous poets like Rabindra
NathTagore& Kalidas were
born here.
Literature Literature Literature Literature ––––Poets & Epics Poets & Epics Poets & Epics Poets & Epics
•Great epics like Ramayana
and Mahabharata belong to
the land of India
•These epics serve as folk
epics of other Asian
countries like Thailand,
Malaysia and Indonesia too
Performing Arts Performing Arts Performing Arts Performing Arts ––––
Music & Dance Music & Dance Music & Dance Music & Dance
•Includes variety of
folk, popular, pop
and classical music
•Diverse regional
dances like Bhangra
in Punjab , Bihuin
Assam , Ghoomarof
Rajasthan, Kathakin
U.P, Bharatnatyam
in Tamil nadu
Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts ----Painting Painting Painting Painting •India has rich heritage of
Rock paintings (older than
550 B.C.)
•Cave paintings in Ajantaand
Elloratestify love of God
•Freshly made colouredflour
design (Rangoli) is coomon
Different types of painting • Madhubanipainting
• Mysorepainting
• Rajputpainting
• Mughalpainting
Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts Visual Arts ––––
Sculpture & Architecture Sculpture & Architecture Sculpture & Architecture Sculpture & Architecture
•India is famous for Stone
and bronze carvings, Temple
carvings,Pinksandstone
culture of Mathura,Fatehpur
Sikri,TajMahal,QutabMinar,
Red Fort , Victoria
Memorial ,Lotus temple
•The white marble TAJ
MAHAL is amongst the
SEVEN WONDERS OF THE
WORLD
Recreation & Sports Recreation & Sports Recreation & Sports Recreation & Sports
•India sports numerous
indigenous as well as
international games like
kabaddi, chess, cricket ,
hockey etc.
Clothing Clothing Clothing Clothing
•India has given birth to a
variety of clothing and has
been the hub of innovation
•Various ensembles like
saree, salwaarkameez,
dhoti , kurtaas well as
western outfits are
fashioned by Indians
Cuisine Cuisine Cuisine Cuisine
•India has given birth to the
use of spices and herbs that
has given birth to Ayurveda,
Homeopathy used for
treating ailments
Various preparations like
chutneys and pickles are
Indian speciality
Cinema Cinema Cinema Cinema
Indian cine industry popularly
called Bollywood(Hindi
movies) produces max.
movies and ranks #1 in
terms of no. of tickets sold
Movies are also made in
various other languages like
Kannada, Tamil, Marathi.
Religion & Philosophy Religion & Philosophy Religion & Philosophy Religion & Philosophy
India is a home of diverse
religions in the world were
born in India like Hinduism,
Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism,
Islam ,Christianity ,
Zoroastrianism, Judaism.
India is a living exampleof
UNITY in DIVERSITY
Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan ––––
the Great Indian desert the Great Indian desert the Great Indian desert the Great Indian desert
•Rajasthan is the largest state
of India
•It is a colorful state with
multi facet culture
•Jaipur–pink city is the
capital
Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan ––––
the Great Indian desert the Great Indian desert the Great Indian desert the Great Indian desert
•Rajasthan is also known as
“The Great Indian Desert”as
the western region
comprises of Thardesert
•This state has lakes in
Udaipur, desert in
Jaisalmer, vegetation in
Ganganagar, mines in
Bhilwara& palaces & forts
all across the length &
breadth
Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan ––––
fairs & dance fairs & dance fairs & dance fairs & dance
•Celebration for every
religious occasion, every
change of season, every
harvest almost round the
year
•Part of life in Rajasthan
•Lively and exhilarating
•Famous dance is ghumar
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur––––the pink city the pink city the pink city the pink city
•Jaipur, the pink city was
founded in 1727 by Maharaja
Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha
Rajput, who ruled from 1699-
1744.
•Jaipuris the first planned city of
India and the King took great
interest while designing this city
of victory. He consulted several
books on architecture and
architects before making the lay
out of Jaipur
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur––––Splendid city Splendid city Splendid city Splendid city
• In 1853, when Prince of Wales
visited Jaipur, the whole city was
painted in Pink colorto welcome
him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-
out avenues, painted in pink provide
a magical charm to the city.
• Jaipuris rich in its cultural and
architectural beauty, which can be
traced in the various historical and
aesthetic places that reside in the
city.
• This city of victory really wins the
hearts of the people with its splendid
charisma
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur----Monuments Monuments Monuments Monuments
•Jaipurhas various
monuments which are
famous all over the world
for majestic grandeur.
•Famous among them are
HawaMahal, Jantar
Mantar, City Palace, Amber
Fort etc.
Hawa HawaHawa Hawa Mahal Mahal Mahal Mahal
JalJalJal Jal Mahal Mahal Mahal Mahal
City Palace City Palace City Palace City Palace
Amber Fort Amber Fort Amber Fort Amber Fort
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur––––Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals
•Elephant Festival
commences
with a parade of decorated
Elephants marching towards the
ground.
• Different competitions are
organized to enjoy the festival to
its full. Elephants engaged in
races, polo-matches and tug-of-
war with men make the
spectators spellbound.
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur––––Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals
•Teej
Festival is one of the most
popular festivals of India. Festival
of Teejis widely celebrated, but
its real charm can be found only
in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej
celebrates the arrival of
monsoon, after the scorching
sun of summers.
•Kite Festival
is celebrated in
January when kites of different
colorsare flown in sky
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur––––Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals Fairs & Festivals
•Gangaur
is a significant festival of
Jaipur, especially meant for the women.
Gangaur festival is widely acclaimed and
celebrated throughout the state of
Rajasthan.
• The festival of Gangaur starts with the
subsequent day of Holi and persists for
about 2 weeks.
• Gangaur is celebrated in the honor of
Goddess Gauri, who is considered as the
symbol of virtue, devotion, fertility and
a perfect married woman
Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur Jaipur––––Specialties Specialties Specialties Specialties
•Jaipuris renowned all over
the world for semi-precious
stones , camel leather items,
jewellery, blue pottery ,
block printing, carpets etc.
•To conclude , I would
like to invite u all to the
city of palaces &
splendour –Jaipur
•Come to feel the
magnificance!!
It was a presentation by
Smriti Smriti Smriti SmritiGangwal Gangwal Gangwal Gangwal!!!!!! !!
BharatiyaVidyaBhavan’s
Vidyashram
Jaipur, India
Shukriya!!