Introduction: - India is a country full of many diversity. To understand Indian society it is necessary to know the various social institutions. All these organizations, though different, are closely intertwined. Which is a prominent feature of Indian society.
Cultural Diversity of India: -
Festivals
Language
Costume
Food
Ways of subsistence
Explanation:
Festivals: -
Festivals, festivities are celebrated with great enthusiasm in every region of India.
Religious festivals like Diwali, Holi, Dussehra, Eid, Christmas, Pateti, Buddhapurnima, Mahavir Jayanti etc. are celebrated.
Festivals like Bihu of Assam, Pongal of Tamil Nadu, Onam of Kerala, Baishakhi of North India etc. are celebrated with enthusiasm.
Language: -
22 languages have got constitutional status in India.
Language sustains culture, linguistic diversity is the hallmark of India.
Dialects are also found along with languages. That is why it is said that 'twelve villages change the dialect'.
Attire: -
In India, there is also variation in dress according to region, caste.
As the Punjabi of Punjab and the Gujarati century of Gujarat introduces the style region.
Varieties like burqa, rida, turban etc. are also found depending on the religion
Food: -
Grain production affects food by region.
Rice and fish are the staple food on the coast.
There are also regional food variations such as Punjabi food, Gujarati food, South Indian food etc.
Religious matters also create diversity in food.
Such as Jain Paubhaji, Swaminarayan Thali.
Ways of living: -
Human needs are met on the basis of economy.
There are many ways to make a living.
The person earns a living according to his skills
For this they also migrate. So that cultural diversity arises.
An example of this is Gujarat's Garba and Kite Festival going global.
● Conclusion: - From the above point, the cultural diversity of India can be understood.