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Indian art & culture

Indian Culture Holidays is considered to be amongst the world's oldest, richest and most diverse cultures. Many travelers and wanderers have come here and been enchanted by its natural beauty, splendor, beliefs, philosophies and practices. India is one country all men long to see, and having seen it once, would not give up that glimpse for all the wonders of the world, or so said American writer Mark Twain.


The Indian Dances
It all started with the Natya Shastra, said to be written 2000 years ago by Bharat Muni, and is considered to be the seminal source book for dancers and performers. Legend has it that the Gods had vanquished Asuras (Evils) and were relating the happenings to Lord Brahma, the god of creation...
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Indian Music
The basis of Indian music is nature. Encompassing human beings' relationship to each other, to the Gods and to the elements. Prevalent notes of seasons and times of day find their resonance in the relevant Ragas.
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Indian Arts
The arts reached high levels in India even before the time of Christ. They developed differently in each part of the country. As a result, Indian arts include a wide variety of forms and styles.

Indian paintings include two major kinds: wall paintings and miniatures. Most wall paintings such as those in the caves at Ajanta, extend around the walls of a room and tell a story. Miniature paintings, done on small pieces of paper, reached high levels during year 1500 to 1800. These paintings generally show life among the ruling classes of India, or scenes from Hindu legends.


Literature
Each language spoken in India has its own literature. Classics in Sanskrit date from about 1500 B.C. They rank among the great achievements of world literature. They include the Rig-Veda, the earliest collection of hymns ever made; and two epic poems, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Others are the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical dialogues; and the Panchatantra, a collection of fables.