India and its culture (Capital, Ganges, Taj Majal, castes, clothes, Film Industry, main cities)

India and its culture (Capital, Ganges, Taj Majal, castes, clothes, Film Industry, main cities)

India is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the south-west, and the Bay of Bengal on the south-east, it shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma and Bangladesh. Capital - New Delhi, the largest city - Mumbai. Official languages - Hindi, English. President - Pratibna Patil.

Taj Mahal - is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." It's style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles. There are 2 graves in it (Emperor and his wife). Building: 1630 - 1652. The height is 74 meters.

Ganges - great river of the plains of northern India. Although officially as well as popularly called the Ganga in Hindi and in other Indian languages. From time immemorial it has been the holy river of Hinduism. For most of its course it is a wide and sluggish stream, flowing through one of the most fertile and densely populated regions in the world. Despite its importance, its length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) is relatively short compared with the other great rivers of Asia or of the world. This river is also known to be the dirtiest river in the world. Varanasi is saint religious city (like Vatican for Catholic). A lot of people come to die there. They are cremated and remains are put in the river, but some categories like (poor, unmarried girls, children) are just put to the river without cremation.

The Caste System in India is a system of social stratification, social restriction.

Untouchables are not allowed to take water from the wells of other castes and to visit their houses. They can't even step the shadows of people of other castes.

Sudras eat meat, they are farmer workers and they play big role in policy. Indians believe in reincarnation and thing that affording to all rules will help you to get better position in next life.

Clothes - Saris made out of silk are considered the most elegant. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is one of India's fashion capitals. In some rural parts of India, traditional clothing is worn. Women wear a sari, a long sheet of colorful cloth with patterns. This is draped over a simple or fancy blouse. This is worn by young ladies and women. Little girls wear a pavada. Bindi - Traditionally it is a dot of red color applied in the center of the forehead close to the eyebrows, but it can also consist of a sign or piece of jewelry worn at this location

Film Industry - Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). Masala - is the genre of Indian Film Industry that includes in it action, detective and love story and comedy. Music is also very important for them. Films: Aladin, Gandhi, Black (popular all over the world). In Russia - Zita and Gita:)

Also name " Slumdog Millionaire" 2008 (Миллионер из Трущоб)

Main Cites. Calcutta, Mumbai, Delhi, Agra.

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