Heritage in India The thing that strikes you most about India is its vibrancy and color. With people from various communities, the country is a land of myriad fairs and festivals. This apart, the land offers a mosaic of cultures, faith, languages, customs, traditions and rituals. Each of them has something to discover and learn from. Heritage in India and its grand past is something that sets it apart from the rest. It is something that defines the country, its character and individuality. The country happens to be ranked as one of the oldest civilizations globally. In addition, it is the land of scientists, artists and researchers that brought introduced the concept of zero, yoga, Vedic cures, Buddhism and the prehistoric sound “Om”. The present day Indian Heritage Mulling over the present day heritage in India in the 21st century, you would find it creating a separate segment for itself that of an economic superpower. The Maharajas who belonged to the yester years had given rise to few of the richest tycoons that are renowned globally. Over the past years India has recorded phenomenal heights of success in internet technologies, missiles, education, media, space and aeronautical technologies, real estate, cinema, science and technology and many more. In addition to that, the country has become the centre of Information technology in the south Asian regions. This is due to its unlimited resources of English-knowing technical skilled manpower! India is an enchanting country that exhibits a huge treasury of architecture, art, philosophy, classical music and dances. In addition to that there are mesmerizing monumental grandeur such as the Taj Mahal, beautiful landscapes such as the Ganges, the mighty Himalayas, the dry and arid Thar desert, tropical dense rainforests, Cape where the three seas mingles, peacocks, rich fauna-snakes, lions, and Royal Bengal Tiger. The country has all of this and many more. Traditions in India India has also been the birthplace of traditional health, Vedic cures and medicines. The country also records its roots in ancient treatise such as Charak Sanhita and Ayurveda. There have been several experiments done in similar fields by our ancient Indian gurus. These ancient health remedy systems are not only meant to cure people from various ailments but they also work towards cleansing the body, mind and soul. Going by facts and history, these health systems apply greater emphasis on prevention of diseases than its cure. Traditional health sciences belonging to various India parts primarily branches out from Ayurvedic System of Medicines. One more important way of life that helps in keeping your body, mind and soul healthy is Yoga. It is still practiced by saints, common people and other spiritual seekers in India. You will find that the cultural heritage of India, originates from various elements of culture, namely dances, musical heritage, sculpturing and other types of fine arts, languages spoken, festivities, traditional customs and beliefs and customs, and so on. It is these aspects and their significance making Indian heritage most vibrant.

Cultural Heritage of India

ndia with its centuries old civilization is perhaps one of the few nations, which has a cultural heritage that is rich, diverse and unique. The richness and diversity of the Indian culture has its roots in its history. The history of India is testimony to the fact that foreign invasions influenced the polity and culture of India. Right from ancient times when Alexander invaded India and brought with him Greek influences till the coming of the British in the 16th century, India was constantly targeted by many invaders. These invasions from outside made India the melting pot of different faiths and cultures. With these invasions came the art and architecture, different beliefs and customs of the invaders to India. The cultural heritage of India is not limited to the art and architecture that we see today in the form of many architectural wonders that dot many Indian cities but it traverses beyond that. Cultural heritage of India is the embodiment of all things beautiful that make one stand and take notice. For example a music concert in the backdrop of the Taj Mahal or a dance festival at the famous Konark Temple leaves visitors enthralled and spellbound. This is exactly what one feels when on a heritage tour of India. Be it music, dance, fine arts, cuisine, customs or festivals, the cultural heritage of India touches you in more than one way. Experience the age-old customs and traditions followed by Indians on your cultural heritage tour to India. Enjoy the sounds, sights and taste of India with Heritage in India. Musical Heritage of India "Music knows no boundaries" so says a popular proverb and perhaps no country symbolizes this fact better than India does. India is not only the land where people of different faiths and religions live in harmony but it is also the land where diverse musical notes and strings produce riveting symphony. Musical heritage tour of India is a unique kind of experience that takes one beyond the obvious. Musical heritage of India touches the inner core of a tourists' heart and takes them to a higher plane. There are so many aspects of the musical heritage of India that one needs a lifetime to understand the nitty-gritty of Indian music. But it takes just a few notes of the Sitar or Santoor to sway one. India has a musical heritage that believes in touching the soul. Come on the musical heritage tour of India and get swayed by the soothing power of the rich musical heritage that India is endowed with. Indians seem to have an uncanny knack for music and one could find music for every occasion in India. Be it a child birth, wedding, or death, music is an important part of the Indian way of life. So much so, the musicians here have different ragas for different times of the day. One could even listen to raga Megh Malhar especially sung to please the Rain Gods and raga Deepak to light the lamps. There is an interesting tale associated with these ragas, it is said that during the reign of Akbar, his famous court musician Tansen was believed to have lit lamps by singing the raga Deepak and brought the rain showers by singing raga Megh Malhar. The kind of music one gets to listen to in India varies from classical, semi-classical, folk and film music. There are two main forms of music prevalent in India, North Indian Hindustani music and South Indian Carnatic music. Hindustani Film music is perhaps what most people like in India but there are certain pockets of the country where folk or traditional music holds sway. Every year a number of music festivals take place in different corners of India. Most of the times, the venues for these festivals are some important heritage monument, such as the Taj Mahal, Konark Temple, Humayun Tomb etc. These festivals not only provide an opportunity to listen to some of the most respected names in Indian music but also offer a chance to see these performances in the backdrop of some beautiful monuments. Some of the music festivals that take place every year include Sangeet Natak Akademi's festival, New Delhi, Tansen Festival, Gwalior (December), Sur-Sringar Festival, Bombay (November), Tyagaraja Festival, Tiruvayyaru, near Tanjavur (January) and Shanmukhananda Music, Dance and Drama Festival, Bombay (December). Coincide your tour to India with some of these festivals and enjoy the musical heritage of India with Heritage in India. Dances of India India is endowed with a rich cultural legacy of art and architecture. The numerous beautiful temples and other monuments bear testimony to the rich Indian cultural heritage of art and architecture. The Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, the Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, Konark Temple in Puri, Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu and the Taj Mahal in Agra are some of the beautiful monuments that reflect the rich architectural heritage of India. Indian Handicraft is another of form of art that has made a mark among tourists in India. Heritage tour of India is one of the best ways to discover the Indian arts and crafts. Indian art and craft has a number of different aspects to it. These aspects of Indian art and craft vary from region to region. And every region has a unique art form attached to it. The art and crafts of India includes painting, sculptures and handicrafts. Painting as an art form was quite popular during ancient times and the Ajanta Ellora caves and Khajuraho temples are classic examples of this form in ancient times. Indian paintings can be divided into two main categories as the murals and miniatures. Murals are referred to large works of art on the walls and solid structures while miniature paintings are the works of art executed on a small scale like on the paper or cloth. Rajasthani and Mughal paintings are the two examples of miniature paintings. Some of the popular painting forms include the Tanjore Painting of Tamil Nadu, Madhubani Painting of Bihar, Kalamkari Painting of Andhra Pradesh and Pithoro Painting of Gujarat. Another hallmark of Indian art and craft is the sculptures that adorn many temple walls. The sculptures in various places in India reflect the talent and creativity of Indian artisans. The rock cut art of sculpting was believed to be perfected by the Buddhists and followed by Hindu rulers. The sculptures that we see in many temples and other historic places are made of granite and terracotta. Handicraft is another feature of the rich Indian art. There are a number of handicraft items that one can shop when on a tour to India. Some of the handicrafts items that are popular in India are carpets, marble table tops, hand made leather items and hand block printed items, blue pottery, semi-precious stones and Kundan jewellery. Art, Crafts and Sculpture in India India is endowed with a rich cultural legacy of art and architecture. The numerous beautiful temples and other monuments bear testimony to the rich Indian cultural heritage of art and architecture. The Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, the Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh, Konark Temple in Puri, Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu and the Taj Mahal in Agra are some of the beautiful monuments that reflect the rich architectural heritage of India. Indian Handicraft is another of form of art that has made a mark among tourists in India. Heritage tour of India is one of the best ways to discover the Indian arts and crafts. Indian art and craft has a number of different aspects to it. These aspects of Indian art and craft vary from region to region. And every region has a unique art form attached to it. The art and crafts of India includes painting, sculptures and handicrafts. Painting as an art form was quite popular during ancient times and the Ajanta Ellora caves and Khajuraho temples are classic examples of this form in ancient times. Indian paintings can be divided into two main categories as the murals and miniatures. Murals are referred to large works of art on the walls and solid structures while miniature paintings are the works of art executed on a small scale like on the paper or cloth. Rajasthani and Mughal paintings are the two examples of miniature paintings. Some of the popular painting forms include the Tanjore Painting of Tamil Nadu, Madhubani Painting of Bihar, Kalamkari Painting of Andhra Pradesh and Pithoro Painting of Gujarat. Another hallmark of Indian art and craft is the sculptures that adorn many temple walls. The sculptures in various places in India reflect the talent and creativity of Indian artisans. The rock cut art of sculpting was believed to be perfected by the Buddhists and followed by Hindu rulers. The sculptures that we see in many temples and other historic places are made of granite and terracotta. .