There is no shortage of color when it comes to India and its culture.
If you have been to India, watched Indian movies or eaten Indian food, I am sure you have noticed the infusion of rich color in almost every aspect of life.
Indian colors are so deep and soulful that we couldn’t resist presenting them to you in photos:
Did you know: Four of the world’s major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism originated in India.
Hinduism is the main religion in India, practiced by close to 80% of the population; followed my Islam (14%) and Christianity (2%).
Beauty and Color in Everyday Life
Different colors carry a specific significance in the Indian culture, which is diversified and unique with all these different customs and traditions.
Red for example signifies purity and prosperity; blue which is associated with the sea, stands for peacefulness; it also signifies goodness, determination and bravery; Yellow is associated with learning, knowledge and sanctity, and also light and warmth; green which represents the natural world represents tranquility, peace and harmony.
Streets of India
India, population 1.3 billion, has the world’s second largest population (after China).
New Dehli is the capital city of India. Other major urban cities include Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai.
In the nutshell: Most of our culture and tradition originates from the great ancient Indian scriptures and texts, which have continued to dictate the way of life in India for thousands of generations. India is the most popular tourist destination for spiritual seekers, yogic culture and meditation. (IndianCulture.com)
In 2018, India received some 18 million visitors. No surprise, considering the variety of sights and sounds, the warm smiles of its people, its incredible diversity and all round spectacular places that India has to offer. Would you visit India?