This is known to be one of the most vibrant and mystical cultures that still exist. This absorbed trends from neighboring countries, thus creating that heterogeneous culture, and all these can be seen reflected in gastronomy, custom, architecture, art and even religion. It became one of the most interesting countries in the world to visit, and opens its doors to millions of tourists.
Religión
Hinduism consists of 4 religions mainly, and make up 80% of the population and which are:
- El Sijismo: (1.7%)
- El Jainismo: (0.4%)
- El Budismo: (0.7%)
Other religions that are present and complete the other 20% are:
- El Islam: (14%)
- El Cristianismo:(2.3%)
Hindu fashion
Rakhi: A traditional bracelet that symbolizes love, something like the wedding ring.
The bindi: It is used elaborated with sandalwood and is used as a sign of social status.
The dowry
Apart from being one of the countries with a very interesting culture, you also have strange customs such as:
- Sati: It is a ritual that the government tried to avoid, which consists in the delivery of the widowed wife to the stake in which the husband was incinerated
- Marriages of children with animals (and trees): In order to remove the evil eye.
- The Carnival of the Cows (or Gopastami): In this one cleans and adorns all the cattle of India in representation of respect.
Fuerte Amber: Construction began in 1592 on ruins of other buildings and has been receiving renovations for over 150 years and has become one of the most visited sites.
Red Fort of Delhi: It is considered so because of the color it has, product of the sandstone with which it was built.
Thekkady: This is an animal refuge, in which you can appreciate different species.
Kanha National Park: In this national park, the main attraction, are the various tigers that can be easily observed and very close
Dudsagar Waterfalls: They are located in Goa and are one of the largest in India.
Fort Kochi: Very little known, these are left to the south of India, where you can appreciate its exotic culture.
Akshardham: It is a complex of Hindu temples in New Delphi.
New Delphi Lotus Temple: So called because of its design. This is a cult site.
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