India has a history of cultural diversity spanning thousands of years. People have been living in India since the Stone Age. People from different regions of the world came to India. They became one with the Indian culture. This has led to the development of the entire Indian culture. We are all Indians living in different parts of the country. Though we have diversity in our languages, literature and art, as Indians we are all one. This diversity has created a sense of unity among Indians. This diversity has enriched our social life.
Indian Languages: Many languages are spoken in India. Hindi and English are the two languages used in our country. Marathi is the state language of Maharashtra.
Festival Celebrations: Different people live in India like Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, Jains and Parsis etc. Various festivals in India are celebrated with great joy and happiness. Agriculture is the main occupation in our country.
Many of our festivals are related to agriculture and the environment. Dussehra, Diwali, Holi are celebrated in Maharashtra, Baisakhi in Punjab, IruvakPunnam in Andhra Pradesh, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Onam in Kerala. Ramzan - Eid, Christmas, Buddha Pornima, Samvatsari and Patti are also important festivals. Be it any religious festival, all Indians take part in it happily. They greet each other, this increases a sense of unity among them.
Costumes and Food: We find diversity in the clothing and food habits of Indians. The clothing depends on the climate, physical characteristics and traditions of the respective regions. Our food habits are also diverse due to climatic conditions, crops and other geographical factors. For example, the people of Punjab eat dal-tom while the people living in the coastal areas eat rice and fish. Shelter: There is also diversity in the construction of houses.
