Civilization of India

India has been shaped by its long ancient history, unique geography, diverse demographics, and absorption of customs, traditions and religious ideas of the neighboring regions.

India is a very spiritual country and in turn has wonderful manners as:

• Regards

Greetings between men and women is different, for example if two people greet each different sex should join hands to his chest and say Namaste, however other are people of the same sex can shake hands and even hug.

• Marriage

In families which are still very traditional marriages are arranged by parents. Sometimes the couple are known only in the commitment and are exchanged rings.

Brides, elegant wear suits, besides being full of ornaments on the face, hair and hands, and the women of the family performed various rites for the welfare of the future partner.

Both before and after the wedding, they all sing and dance.

• Saris

It is the traditional clothing of women. It's like a long dress, which itself has a long cloth to be wrapped around the waist and then throws it on the man. The sari is usually very bright colors and there are several models.

• Tika

This is called a red dot worn by women on the forehead. Before symbolized power, but now is the demonstration of a married woman or a commitment, according to size, although girls also tend to use it as an ornament.

In the attire is common to see men wear beards and turbans, which are called Sikhs, which belong to an Indian religion which professes about 4% of the population in this region.

Social distinctions of India constituted a unique case in the history of the World, which was based on the law, customs and religion. Hindu society was divided into four castes: the Brahmins, the Kshatriyas, the Vaysias and Sudras.

The Brahmans.- They formed the privileged group who held the power. Priests were the repositories of knowledge. One is devoted to study and meditation, worship and teaching of the Vedas. They were considered coming out of the mouth of the creator god Brahma.

    The Kshatriyas.- Were the noble warriors, coming out of the arms of the god brahma according to Hindu mythology.

      The vaishyas.- Were formed by merchants, professionals and farmers. They considered coming out of the thighs of the god Brahma.

         The Sudras or serfs.- Descendants of the Dravidians. They thought emerged from the feet of the god Brahma. They were dark-skinned, whose main function was reduced to serve the other castes, descendants of the Aryan conquerors.

Religion

The religion of the Indian civilization was Hinduism or Brahmanism. They had three main gods: Brahma, god of creation, Vishnu or conservative, which was reincarnated several times, with his ninth incarnation Buddha and Shiva, rector of the universe, who legislated and imposed justice. This had two aspects, one renewal and constructive and the other was vindictive and destructive.

As for temples, no buildings have been found that may be associated with temples or palaces. It is thought they may have been built of wood and mud so they disappeared without a trace.

Languages

 The official language of the Union Government of Republic of India is Standard Hindi, while English is the secondary official language.

India has at least 30 different languages ​​and around 2000 dialects. Virtually all of these languages ​​belong to only four linguistic families: the Indo-Aryan, the Dravidian, the Munda and Tibeto-Burman.

In 1965 the English ceased to function as official language (along the hindi) after the attempt to continue as "additional associate official language" until in due course the transition committee decided to hindi scale, based in a periodic review. However, the system of "twin language" is still in force due to protests in several states (like Tamil Nadu, where they refuse to complete penetration of Hindi). Due to rapid industrialization and multinational influence on the economy, English is still popular and influential communication in government and in business.

Indian flora & fauna

India is a country with a vast territory with very tropical and very warm areas like the Himalayas. This makes the flora and fauna of this continent are very rich and varied.

The fig tree is the national tree of India, also officially known as Ficus bengalensis. This tree is considered immortal, for their long life and features.

For example Pakistan arid flora remains scarce and is mostly herbaceous .With the community of thorny species. Bamboos are found in some areas and the palms are the only tree. In The Ganges plain, the vegetation is much richer, with a wide variety of species. However, in the heights of the Himalayas its variety of plants is rather an arctic flora, with species of conifers like pine and cedar.

The lotus flower symbolizes divinity in India, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment, and currently its national symbol. It is associated with the goddess of wealth, Maha Lakshmi, who brings prosperity, purity and generosity. Symbolizing purity, beauty and all that is good.

The wildlife of India is also very varied and rich, because every each climate zone has its own species. The forests, plains and hills are well represented by the cats: panthers, tigers, leopards and cheetahs in the Deccan. The lions just limited to the National Park Rotate Gujerat. The tiger is the national animal; this is revered by many religions in this country.

Symbols of India

·        Go, the cow, is a symbol of the land, feeding, which always gives, undemanding provider. For the Hindu, all animals are sacred, and we acknowledge this reverence for life in our special affection for the gentle cow.

·        Kuttuvilaku, the oil lamp, symbolizes the dispelling of ignorance and awakening of the divine light within us. Susuave glow illuminates the temple or shrine room, keeping the atmosphere pure and serene.

·        Kamandalu, the water container is carried by the Hindu monastic. It symbolizes your life simple, self-contained, their release from worldly needs, his constant sadhana and tapas, and his oath to seek God everywhere.

·                 Tiruvadi, sacred sandals worn porsantos, wise and satgurus, symbolize the preceptor's holy feet, which are the source of his grace. Prostrating before him, humbly touch his feet for release give us the mundane.

·        Trikona, the triangle is a symbol of God Siva which, like Sivalinga, denotes His Absolute Being. It represents the fire element ydescribe the process of spiritual ascent and liberation spoken of in scripture

·        Nataraja is Shiva as "King of the Dance". Carved in stone or cast in bronze, Suananda tandava, the intense ballet of that, makes them dance to the cosmos into and out of existence within the fiery arch of flames denoting consciousness.

·        Ankusha, prods that held by the right hand of Lord Ganesha, is used to remove obstacles from the path of dharma. It is the force by which all the wrong things are repelled from us, the sharp sting that encourages oafish forward.

·        Vel the sacred lance is Lord Murugan's protective power, our safeguard in adversity. Its tip is wide, long and sharp, signifying incisive discrimination, which should be broad, deep and penetrating.

·        Ganesha is the Lord of Obstacles and Ruler of Dharma. Sitting on His throne, He guides our karmas creating and removing obstacles from our path. We ask for your permission and blessings in every undertaking.