In terms of area and population, India is one of the largest countries in the world. It has a prominent place in the South Asia. India, the land of 'Sujalam' (Full of sweet water) and 'Suflam' (Full of sweet fruit and crops), is blessed with varied cultural heritage. Since the time of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) till today, individuals have made our country rich and wealthy with their intellect, ability talents and skill. Numerous Scholars, artists, artisans, thinkers, sages, saints, scientists and historians have contributed to the growth and development Indian culture and heritage.
Indian culture and heritage differentiate India from rest of the world. Culture and Civilization are the distinguishing features of mankind. India has achieved a tremendous progress right from the primitive era to the modern day sky scrapers, jet planes and Satellite. All these can be incorporated in our Indian culture.
It is strongly believed by the historians and thinkers that India is the country from where the ray of culture emerged and great thoughts are propagated. Indian culture is the only culture in the world that spreads awareness of 'sat' (truth) 'chit' (concentration) and 'anand' (pleasure). Indian culture visualizes life with a rare vision and something auspicious.
Indian culture incorporates justice and morals, love and non-violence, mercy and compassion, mutual understating and harmony. The Himalayas, the river Ganga, the Yamuna, the Saraswati, the Sindh and the Kaveri makes a prominent place in the Indian culture and heritage.
The sole goal of Indian culture is to achieve 'Dharma'(righteousness) 'Artha' (material possession),'Kama' (physical pleasure) and 'Moksha' (salvation). India, as a country, is known for peace and tolerance. In Indian culture, there is no place for war, battle or strife. The culture of India aims at paying special attention to peace all around.
With vast geographical and physical conditions, there is a varied Indian culture and heritage. The history of India is more than thousands of years old. Numerous foreigners who invaded India were victorious, settled down here and merged in the ocean of Indian culture. With this regard, Indian culture and heritage is a precious gift from our ancestors. Indian heritage is both natural as well as man-made. The development of cultural heritage of India has taken place since the historic eras. Cultural heritage of India is linked with places, provinces or regions. It is also associated with families and communities.
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