INDIA 

India is one of the most spiritual places in the planet. some of the religions and philosophical movements most influential in history were invented there.

Religion:

*the hinduism:is considered the most old religion in the world, it doesnt have a founder, it doesnt have “church” or centralized authority,the hinduism it is rather a set of ideas and religious practices, philosophical and cultural, is a religión mayority. this faith is called ‘Sanatan Dharma’,which means “the faith”, “the religion” or “the eternal rule”. has no less than  330 million gods.

-Rama, Krishna, Ganesha (the well known elephant god)

-Hanuman (monkey god)

-Brahma (the creator)

-Vishnu(the protector)

Om" symbolizes the essential, the unit with the supreme, the Trinity hindu.





   *Islam: about the 13% of the people of India are muslims, it contains the teachings dictated by Alá, the only god, to the prophet Mahoma. it was founded in the year 622 in the Mecca and reach the India acroos merchandiser in the VIII century, which last to the end of the empire mongol in the XVI century. At present, the islam is the religión with the highest number of practitioners in the world.

*Christianity:2.5% of India's population practices Christianity is a monotheistic religion that follows the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, Son of God. His precepts are contained in the Bible. Most Indian Christians are Catholics, it is a much more widespread religion in the South than in other regions.

*Sikhism: In India there are about 20 million Sikhs, which means 2% of the total population, it is a young religion, originated in India in the fifteenth century, His temples are called gurdwaras, believe in one god Guru Granth Sahib.

*Buddhism: Practiced by over 8 million people, Buddhism is the religion of about 1% of the Indian population. The teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Buddha, the V century BC were initiated in India. It encourages us to train and develop our minds to try to better understand the universe or reality, which develops another important concept, karma. Buddhism has different schools or variations and is a widespread religion in the world, not only in Asia but also in Western Europe or the United States.

*Jainism: make up around 0.5% of India's population, which means about 5 million people.

Jainism was founded in India in the sixth century BC by Mahavira, Stands out as a non-theistic religion, which means they do not accept the Hindu Vedas. His conception of the world and the universe is the eternal, unattainable to our understanding. To sin is a Jain harm a living being or nature. They are strict and faithful advocates of non-violence, constant detachment from the material, as a way to unload your soul in future reincarnations vegetarians.

Territorial extent

whose area covers 3,287,263 km.

and has a population of 1.173 million people,

Its capital is New Delhi, but also has important cities such as Bombay aka Mumbai, Calcutta, Madras known as Chennai, Bangalore or Hyderabad, the

second most populous country in the world.

LANGUAGE

Hindi and English are the official languages ​​(However, the latter is not widely spread outside of urban areas and those associated with tourism). Also each state has its own languages ​​and dialects. Overall, the country has dozens of them.

CURRENCY

The currency of India is the Indian rupee (INR)

This currency converter you can find its exchange rate relative to other currencies.

POLICY

India is a federal union of states. The Constitution states that the Republic of India is a secular socialist state. The system of government that governs India is a Democratic Republic, Sovereign Socialist Secular India also has a bicameral parliament. Because India is supreme sovereign and independent it is. "It is a socialist Because there is social and economic equality of all its Citizens.

THE MORE TRADITIONAL

AREAS MOST REQUESTED (TOURIST AREAS)

Agra

Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna River and is a popular tourist destination as the home turned the magnificent Taj Mahal. The stunning beauty of the building and worth making a visit to this city.

Hyderabad

this city is itself a cauldron where different lifestyles and cultural aspects of indian mix.It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country, focuses on the beauty of the customs and architecture.Also known as the "city of pearls" is an important historical site that also has the largest Botanical Garden of India and therefore a very interesting exotic place to visit..

Mathura

Mathura is known culturally for being the birthplaceof the hindu deity known as Krishna. it is a center that has a strong presence of the former civilization and for being so tied to the religious city is a center of pilgrimage for Hindus, Like holy city.

Kutch

Kutch is a city characterized by stories, legends and traditions that surround it. Add to this extremely impressive landscapes

Chennai

Chennai is known worldwide for its ancient synagogues and its beautiful beaches. This destination offers lots of variety when it comes to visit and activities to tourists and therefore is the third most visited city of the India by tourists.

Kolkata

  Kolkata is known as a shopper's paradise and rises as a European expansion in the India. History and culture, larger and modern buildings mingle and make an essential destination when traveling to the East. Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhavan, the marble palace and the botanical garden are some of the most interesting points of the city and therefore the tourist centres par excellence.

Jaipur

The beauty of Jaipur is one of the highlights when travelling to India. Full of ancient fortresses, palaces, markets and museums, the city combines the past and the present and becomes a very special and beautiful destination to visit. There you can appreciate the beautiful culture of the India and also the Mughal culture. One combination more than interesting for those who travels in search of knowledge and new experiences.

Delhi

Delhi a city that mixes the two faces of the India. Upright as a cosmopolitan city, it combines a bit of antiquity with modernity that gives the money that moves there and buildings and attractions that the city offers.

Mumbai

 

Mumbai is another of the Western cities of India. It is a place that is characterized by no sleep never and offer a fairly active nightlife. The attraction of this city is in see this range of adaptations and cultural influence in its maximum expression.

Benares

 

Banares is the most exotic destination of India. Center for spiritual development and cradle of mysticism, this city is full of color, people, history and especially of spirituality. In her ancient temples, exotic markets and lots of culture can be found in the streets

 Anthem

 

JANA-GANA-MANA-ADHINAYAKA, JAYA HE

BHARATA-BHAGYA-VIDHATA

PUNJABA-SINDHU-GUJARATA-MARATHA-

DRAVIDA-UTKALA-BANGA

VINDHYA-HIMACHALA-YAMUNA-GANGA

UCCHHALA-JALADHI TARANGA

TAVA SUBHA NAME JAGE

TAVA SUBHA ASHISHA MAGE

GAHE TAVA JAYA GATHA.

JANA-GANA-MANGALA DAYAKA, JAYA HE

BHARATA-HBAGYA-VIDHATA,

JAYA HE, JAYA HE, JAYA HE,

JAYA JAYA JAYA, JAYA HE

 

 Anthem

You are the ruler of the minds of all, the fate of the India dispenser. Your name awakens the hearts of Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat and Maratha, of the Dravida and Orissa and Bengal; It reverberates in the mountains of Vindhya and Himalayas, mingles with the music of the Yamuna and Ganges and it is sung by the waves of the Indian Ocean. They pray for your blessings and sing your praises. It is in your hands the salvation of all, donor of the fate of the India.
Victory, victory, victory for you!

Flag:

Saffron (orange): The band of orange or saffron at the top of the flag represents the abandonment of the material things. People from the India considers its leaders should not look triumph to receive material benefits, but simply to be dedicated to his work. It encourages the display of courage and sacrifice. Also called color Bhagwa, who is a hindu symbol.

White:The white stripe in the center represents the light. It represents the honest path that guides people to good behavior. It symbolizes peace, unity and truth, the white strip Guide to the Indian people toward positivity.

Green:Showing the relationship of the country with the Earth and soil. Green also stands for fertility and clearly shows the Indian culture and his love for agriculture.

Blue wheel ashoka: It is synonymous with movement and inspire peaceful change. The power to move on and live life is expressed with this symbol.

 what does it mean: A poem that honors God.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh26zOjIh9I
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