| "India is the cradle of the human race, the | | | | around the family and it is of extreme importance |
| birthplace of human speech, the mother of | | | | that all the members of the family have the |
| history, grandmother of legend, and great grand | | | | same respect and love towards each other. In |
| mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most | | | | fact, culture is more like a legacy which is passed |
| instructive materials in the history of man are | | | | over from generation to generation. |
| treasured up in India only." | | | | Another aspect of India's culture can be seen |
| - Mark Twain (American Author 1835-1910) | | | | when some one is facing deep trouble. |
| In sociological terms, culture is defined as the | | | | Irrespective of the class, tribe or religion, |
| social and political force that influences the growth | | | | everyone will step forward to provide help and |
| of human being as a whole. When it comes to | | | | support. |
| India, o culture is a cluster of mannerisms and the | | | | Culture in India is a dimension which has been |
| way different social groups communicate with | | | | composed by its long history and its unique way |
| each other. Over the years, India has changed a | | | | of accepting customs and traditions, right since |
| lot in terms of living standard and lifestyle, but | | | | the Indus valley civilization took birth. If one takes |
| even then the value and traditions are still intact | | | | a proper look at the various aspects of Indian |
| and remain unchanged. | | | | culture, then it can be found that it has been |
| "Atithi devo bhaava" is a prime example of the | | | | influenced a lot over the ages by the Vedas, the |
| richness of India's culture. It means that Indian | | | | Muslim rule and to a certain extent the British |
| culture treat the guests as Gods and serves | | | | colonization. This blending up of various cultures |
| them as they are from the same family. The | | | | made it unique on its own. The diversity found in |
| deep respect and devotion towards the elders | | | | the living practices, languages, customs and |
| and the patriarch of the family cannot be found | | | | traditions has vastly shape the growth of this |
| any where else. In India, everything revolves | | | | great civilization. |