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Subject: Manadhi-Indian Culture-History-Festivals-Temples
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India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with som=
e of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Few countries in the=
 world have such an ancient and diverse culture as India's. Stretching back=
 in an unbroken sweep over 5000 years, India's culture has been enriched by=
 successive waves of migration which were absorbed into the Indian way of l=
ife. It is this variety which is a special hallmark of India. Here is a cat=
alogue of everything Indian. Indian religions, festivals, rituals, artifact=
s, monuments, costumes, music and dance, language and literature.
A Hindu temple, also known as a Mandir is a place of worship for followers =
of Hinduism. A characteristic of most temples is the presence of murtis (st=
atues) of the Hindu deity to whom the temple is dedicated. Some temples are=
 dedicated to several deities, and others are dedicated to murtis in an ico=
nic form. Many temples are in key geographical points, such as a hill top, =
near waterfalls, caves and rivers, as these are, according to Hinduism, sat=
tvik places and make it easier to contemplate God.Manadhi is a premier site=
 conceived and published with the objective of showcasing India - The Land =
of Temples in cyberspace.

A festival may be observed with acts of worship, offerings to deities, fast=
ing, feasting, vigil, rituals, fairs, charity, celebrations, Puja, Homa, aa=
rti etc. They celebrate individual and community life of Hindus without dis=
tinction of caste, gender or class.There are so many festivals like Makara =
Sankranti,Maha Shivaratri,Ugadi,Holi,Dussera,Diwali .


An imperative part of Indian art culture is dominated by sculptures in Indi=
a. Indian sculptures started from bronze and other stones. Sculpture of Ind=
ia has its roots from the planet=92s oldest Indus Valley Civilization to gl=
obally celebrated modern Indian sculpture art. Their impact added beauty to=
 complex carvings, caves, Stupas and other sacred buildings.=20
The culture of India refers to the Dharma, beliefs, customs, traditions, la=
nguages, ceremonies, arts, values and the way of life of India and its peop=
le. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and cus=
toms differ from place to place within the country. Its culture often label=
ed as an amalgamation of these diverse sub-cultures, spans across the India=
n subcontinent and includes traditions that are several millennia old. Many=
 elements of India's diverse culture, such as Astrology, Telugu Panchangam,=
 Kolam or Muggulu Designs, Devotional Slokas and Mantras.
Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional cuisines native to In=
dia. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural choic=
es. Some of food items which usually use in festivals as Ugadi Pachadi, Uga=
di Padi Annam, Chegodilu, Polelu, Sabudana Payasam, and Sakinalu and so on.
 Indian culture, Temples and Indian Festivals, have had a profound impact a=
cross the world. The North Indian States were influenced by the medieval In=
do-Persian culture, exemplified by its musical, culinary and architectural =
designs such as the Indian Temples while the culture of South India .Manadh=
i will provide complete details about Indian culture -History-Festivals -Te=
mple=92s .For more Details please Visit http://www.manadhi.com