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 Festivals of India
 Folk & Classical Dances
 Folk & Classical Music
 Customs & Traditions
 Religions of India
 Prayers
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Festivals of India
Indians love to celebrate, whether it's Diwali, Id, Pongal or Christmas. Every festival has its own special customs and rituals - pujas, lighting lamps, throwing colour, feasting or even fasting. To Festivals


Indian Folk and Classical Dances
Indian culture is as old as the hills and encompasses a wide range of ancient dances. Every region in India has a traditional dance that is an art handed dowm from generation to generation.
To Dances Index
To Folk Tales



Indian Folk and Classical Music
India's classical music, including Folk and Hindustani music, has a history spanning over a period of hundreds of years and, developed over several eras, remains essential to the lives of Indians today as sources of religious inspiration, cultural expression, emotional bonding and entertainment.
Bhajan
Indian Classical Music
Western Classical Music
Introduction to classical Indian music
Origin of Indian Music



Indian Customs and Traditions
India is very rich in its customs and traditions which keeps it people binding together. Take a peek in this section and find out about the various Indian customs and traditions that makes every tradition a festival in itself.
- Hindu House Warming Ceremony
(Griha Pravesh)

- Godh Bharna
- Naamkaran (Naming Ceremony)
- Chhathi Ceremony
- Punjabi Wedding Customs
- The Temple Dancers
- The Pheras
- Touching Feet
- Puja



Religions of India
India is a melting pot of religions. In this country the Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jews and many other religious sects live side by side in relative harmony. Yet it is surprising how many misconceptions abound. To Religions


Prayers of Different Religions
Your child is taught prayers in school. But wouldn't you like to teach the religious prayers that you like? Take a peek in this section and find prayers of different religions and languages. To Prayers Index


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