India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some   
   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 life. It is this variety which is a   
   special hallmark of India. Here is a catalogue of everything Indian. Indian   
   religions, festivals,   
    rituals, artifacts, 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 (statues)   
   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 iconic form. Many temples are in key   
   geographical points, such as a hill top, near waterfalls, caves and rivers, as   
   these are, according to Hinduism, sattvik 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,   
   fasting, feasting, vigil, rituals, fairs, charity, celebrations, Puja, Homa,   
   aarti etc. They celebrate individual and community life of Hindus without   
   distinction of caste, gender or    
   class.There are so many festivals like Makara Sankranti,Maha Shi   
   aratri,Ugadi,Holi,Dussera,Diwali .   
      
      
   An imperative part of Indian art culture is dominated by sculptures in India.   
   Indian sculptures started from bronze and other stones. Sculpture of India has   
   its roots from the planet’s oldest Indus Valley Civilization to globally   
   celebrated modern Indian    
   sculpture art. Their impact added beauty to complex carvings, caves, Stupas   
   and other sacred buildings.    
   The culture of India refers to the Dharma, beliefs, customs, traditions,   
   languages, ceremonies, arts, values and the way of life of India and its   
   people. India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and   
   customs differ from place to    
   place within the country. Its culture often labeled as an amalgamation of   
   these diverse sub-cultures, spans across the Indian 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   
   India. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religious and cultural   
   choices. Some of food items which usually use in festivals as Ugadi Pachadi,   
   Ugadi Padi Annam, Chegodilu,    
   Polelu, Sabudana Payasam, and Sakinalu and so on.   
    Indian culture, Temples and Indian Festivals, have had a profound impact   
   across the world. The North Indian States were influenced by the medieval   
   Indo-Persian culture, exemplified by its musical, culinary and architectural   
   designs such as the Indian    
   Temples while the culture of South India .Manadhi will provide complete   
   details about Indian culture -History-Festivals -Temple’s .For more Details   
   please Visit http://www.manadhi.com   
      
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