Indian culture is known worldwide as one of the most vibrant and mystical cultures that exist today, this fabulous Asian expression is the result of a fascinating fusion of different elements. For me it is one of the most fascinating in the world and I have always loved and been very curious It is a great cultural mix that creates a majestic cultural dynamic that is reflected in aspects ranging from religion to architecture, art, gastronomy or customs. Now let´s talk about some history obout India.
The ancient history of India is divided into the Vedic period and the Brahmanic period. The first is the oldest of the year 3000 B.C., when the civilization of the Drávidas had a developed culture, with the bronze industry, agriculture and small communities, in addition to a polytheistic religion. The Brahmanic period came when the Brahmins, a caste from the Caspian Sea area dominated the territories creating small kingdoms. However, after its main domain and despotism, the people rebelled and gave rise to Buddhism.
The most current history speaks of invasions of diverse cultures, from the Persians to the Arabs, Portuguese or English. It is a very broad summary, but it gives us an idea of all the influences that this entrenched Indian culture has been receiving throughout history.
About the Religion is a very important part of Indian culture, and today there are four religions of Indian or Dharmic origin. Hinduism is the most popular religion, and the third largest in the world. Within it there are many different schools and traditions, and it is the religion that follows the tradition of castes. Its main gods are Rama, Shivá, Visnú, Krisná and Kali.
On the other hand is Buddhism, the fifth most important in the world, founded by Sidarta Gautama, son of the raja of the kingdom of Sakias, who renounced everything and became a beggar, calling himself Buddha, which means The Enlightened One. It is based on the practice of good, charity, love and other virtues and is non-theistic. There is also Yainism, similar to Buddhism, and Sikhism, a monotheistic religion halfway between Islamism and Hinduism.
The musical expression is also a rich mix of folk and classical sounds, which have led to the creation of exotic and typical country dances. However, there are 8 Hindu dances that have been classified as classics, and which have been incorporated into a traditional teaching system due to their status as traditional Hindu classical expression. It is taught at the prestigious National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama, and includes the dances of: bharatanatyam, kathak, kathakali, mohinyattam, kuchipudi, manipuri, odissi and sattriya. These are dances of extraordinary narrative forms that also include incredible mythological elements.
There is also folk music that is still manifesting in some parts of the country. There is the Bauls in Bengal, the Bhangra music in the north or the Quawwali in the Pujab.
Indian food is known for its delicious curries, and for the sophisticated use of various spices, always based on rice and corn. Many of the different spices that we consume today such as black pepper, are native to here, so Hindus have an extraordinary handling of them
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