India by manuela castro osorno

INDIA

LUISA MANUELA CASTRO OSORNO

THE FLAG

The Indian flag was designed in three colors of equal proportions. Saffron is at the top, white in the middle, and green in the bottom. Also called Tiranga,  it was created during a meeting of the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947, less than a month before India's independence from Britain. The flag is also the flag of the Indian Army.

Culture and History

The official lenguages in India are Hindi and English ; the religions in India are, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

The people in  India use to greet the word NAMASTE  and they use the hands in front of chest, it is inappropriate to  kiss or hug between people of different sexes, but it is normal between people of the same sex.

In Indian tradition, it has always been a habit to adorn the forehead with different signs and symbols with different shapes and purpose. This is called bindi or tika. The oldest practice consist in make up with ash. Ash is a sacred element symbolizing renunciation of the world. It means,that  it´s used as a symbol that the woman is married or engaged, or simply as an ornament so devotees make up her forehead or may even cover their whole body. You can have many shapes and colors depending on your  imagination. Can be color sari or dress, teardrop shaped, diamond circle

Most women in india wearing a garment called sari, which is the typical national dress and is it placed around the waist and over the shoulders or head.

The sari is made of silk or very fine cotton. with bright colors and beautiful embroidery. It can be one color, or decorated with flowers, or embroidered with gold thread, and can end in tasseled edges and lace.

It is very common to see some men in the crowd wearing a large turban and a beard. Those who dress like that are the Sikhism, which is one of the religions of India.

Yuo can visit different places

Delhi

Delhi, the capital , it has a varied architecture where skyscrapers are combined with many traditional buildings . There, you can go shopping in Silver Street and also take a tour of the museums and forts.

Taj- Mahal

In the city of Agra, you will be pleased to visit the Taj -Mahal. Aformer monument with a unique style, symbol of eternal love. The mausoleum is surrounded by large rectangular gardens, reflecting pools and fountains. they have a perfect symmetry.

Varanasi

In Varanasi, one of the main pilgrimage centers, you can enjoy bathing in the Ganges.

Keral

India has beaches to relax. located south of India. Which have spas where you can enjoy a irresistible massage sessions to revitalize your body and mind.

-The Raita is a cold sauce that is typical in the Indian cuisine. Although Raita is sometimes 

used as an entree or salad. Also used as seasoning for other dishes of Indian cuisine.

-The curd, known in other countries as milk curd. Is one of the essential ingredients of the cuisine of India . The curd is used in the India as a base for vegetarian dishes and to lower the level of seasoning and spices in some food.

-The Chapati is a flat Indian bread (similar to pita bread). The Chapati is usually used as a replacement fork since it allows to catch food. Also is used as an accompaniment to soup.

-Samosa Vegetaria

This dish is like a filled mass tuber and other vegetables, is seasoned with different spices, and accompanied by a fresh chickpea dip. It is very popular in India as an input.

-The lassi is a typical soft drink in India. Based lean homemade yogurt with mango . The lassi is the most refreshing.

Lassi to keep the body cool as this evaporates and is absorbed by the body more quickly, It can be taken with honey, mango, strawberry, and even the drink has spices. This time with cardamon seed.

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