India, our country is a huge
and a beautiful land full of wonders. From the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean,
from Thar desert to the snowy mountains of Sikkim, it is a country full of
beautiful sights and beautiful people. India is a unique country with diversity.
India is a country where
people change with location. Every state has its incredible beauty of heritage.
Every state has its own story. We have a
unique culture which has devolved over centuries. There is much
diversity among us. We speak many languages, worship many gods and yet we have
the same spirit, the spirit of India. We have great unity in our diversity.
Our country, because of the
many beautiful locations, is the craze of tourists. The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur-Sikri,
The Qutab Minar and The Red Fort are few of the many wonders which attract
human curiosity. Kashmir has been described as a paradise on earth. It’s a country of mountains, valleys, rivers
and lakes and is a fit abode for the gods. Ooty, Nilgiris and the temples of
south India, such as Khajuraho, Ajanta, and Ellora caves are the places we can
boast of.
Indian life - her greatest strengths
It is the religiousness
and the poise of India that has drawn people from other cultures to
her. Yoga, which is so commercialized today and taught by
anyone and everyone, is a product of the ascetic life of the sadhus. The
fitness and self-discipline regime of the sages that has been practiced over
centuries is now being sold like instant food over the counter.
The respect for life, be it a tree or a plant or an animal, is so
deep that you find them being worshiped all over the land. Elders are always
the ones who make the decisions in the families. Joint families, where the
parents, their children and grandchildren all live under one roof, are so
common. Sometimes even cousins, uncles and aunts live together.
Modesty and decorum is a virtue that was common in India
until the advent of the influence of international television and
multinationals operating in India. India has seen her share of change. Yet, she
is in her heart, the modest, respectful, spiritual and peaceful country that
she has always been.
The extravagance of
Indians can be seen on special occasions like marriages in the
family, when all that has been saved is used to treat family, friends or maybe
even entire villages. Festivals are also wonderful days to look
forward to. Festivals are colorful affairs; homes are cleaned, painted and
decorated, new clothes are worn and the whole neighborhood gets to have a share
of the sweets and the goodies that are common to all festivals. Sharing is the
reason behind festivals. Happiness shared is happiness doubled.
Art and culture in every form is given a high degree of
importance and is greatly respected. The Bharatanatyam or the dance of Bharat
is sought after and learnt by people of all cultures around the world. The
skill and beauty of these art forms is something that you have to see to
believe
India is abundantly rich in
dialects and languages. Twenty- two languages constitutionally enjoy the status
of official language, Hindi being recognized as the lingua franca of the
nation. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Nagaland to Mumbai, Hindi is
understood as the national language of India. Though different regions have
their different regional affiliation they all are Indians. People call
themselves Bihari, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Marathi, Gujarati, but feel proud to
say that they are Indians.
I love my India. Yes, its underdeveloped, but it is one country
that is and will always be on the radar of science, technology and advancement.
India has been a blessing to many nations as she has lent out her brainy sons
and daughters. The IT companies and IT-enabled companies will continue to
depend largely upon India’s people. The world can cry foul, but India has made
her mark on the world map of IT and technological advancements. India is thus,
a land of such diversity, color and life and has unique qualities that draw
visitors from all over the world. I love my India!
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