India Culture
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Sacred Places
Petr Liška Wrote 28.01.2013:
Sacred places can be found almost throughout India. However, the most important ones are along the river Ganges.
Petr Liška Wrote 28.01.2013:
India due to the large number of nations, philosophy and religion offered an unbelievable number of cultural experiences.
Typical life
Petr Liška Wrote 28.01.2013:
The typical life can be found mainly in rural and remote mountain areas. For travelers it is very interesting as living in remote parts of Ladakh.
Festivals and Celebrations
Petr Liška Wrote 28.01.2013:
There are a variety of festivals in different parts of India, so there is a relatively good chance to attend some during your travels.
- Kumbh mela the most monumental festival in the world is Maha kumbh mela in Allahabad, which takes place once every 144 years. Smaller version is kumbh mela, during which millions of people meet and it takes place once every 12 years.
- Buddhist festivals: They take place mainly in Ladakh. Renowned as Ladakh festival culminating with great polo match
- Diwali: The best known holidays are Diwali, a five-day festival, during which small lamps Divas are lit in the evening. Next Diwali begin November 7, 2015.
Ceremonies and traditions
Petr Liška Wrote 28.01.2013:
- Varanasi: The ritual burning of dead Varanasi is also interesting for tourists.
- Opening borders: The world's most famous indian ritual is the daily opening and closing of the border with Pakistan in Wagah-Atari.
