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Indian Culture Questions and Answers (Q&A)

What are the ways to greet elders in Indian culture?
G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Sep 03, 2018
There are many ways to greet someone in Indian. The handshake used in Western culture is not one of the accepted forms when greeting anyone on the street. The greeting that replaces it is the...Read More

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What does it mean when Indians say, "Atithi Devo Bhava"?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Aug 23, 2018
This is a Hindi phrase that roughly translates to “the guest is equivalent to God.” It is taken from the Hindu scriptures, and it is a way of describing the relationship of a host to...Read More

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Why is it said that we should respect our elders in Indian culture?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Aug 23, 2018
The tradition of respecting your elders if India comes from the fact that those who are older than you have learned things the hard way. They have wisdom to pass on, and often feel more inclined...Read More

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Why is Kerala called the cultural capital of India?
Sreelakshmi SK, Student
Answered: Sep 27, 2019
I am from Kerala, so I can answer this question. God's own country Kerala is well known for its diverse forms of arts. Kerala has been one of the most cultured and peace-loving states in India...Read More

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Why is Indian culture overrated?
H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Aug 31, 2018
Indian culture is not overrated. It’s simply been represented in some distasteful ways in a few movies that have become rather popular. The Indian culture is as full of nuance and tradition...Read More

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Why is Indian culture so diverse?
Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Sep 10, 2018
The best reason to explain why Indian culture is so diverse is because India has been around a lot longer than some of the other countries in the world, including most of the western world. India...Read More

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Why do foreigners like Indian culture so much?
G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Sep 03, 2018
I can’t generalize for all foreigners, but the reason I like Indian culture so much is that it’s different from what I grew up with. By birth, I’m American, and I have not been...Read More

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How many festivals are there in Indian Culture?
H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Aug 17, 2018
India is a country known for many interesting religious and cultural sites, sounds, colors, tastes, and especially its festivals. The website for the government of India’s Ministry of...Read More

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Has Indian tradition changed?
Malcolm Carneal, Digital Nomad
Answered: Aug 23, 2018
Disclaimer: I have done my research, but I have not gotten opinions from those living in India. From what I can tell, not much has changed in terms of the political and social views of India....Read More

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Why is Indian culture obsolete?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 03, 2018
I wouldn’t go so far as to say that Indian culture is obsolete. I would say that some aspects of a culture are obsolete, such as divorce and abortion being completely and totally illegal....Read More

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Why are the mughal gardens opened only once a year?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 03, 2018
According to what I could find online, it seems there are only a few mughal gardens that are only open once a year. This would most likely be to keep the gardens original integrity and design...Read More

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What part of Indian culture you hate the most?
D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Aug 23, 2018
Disclaimer: This answer comes from research I have personally done, and may not reflect the feelings of someone from India. I live in the USA, and I have never been to India. That said, I love...Read More

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Does Indian culture allow second marriage?
H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Aug 17, 2018
I believe it is illegal in India to have two wives if you are a man and you belong to the Hindu religion. (There are also Muslims in India and polygamy is legal for them). It’s unfortunate...Read More

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How is Indian work culture?
Danny R. Glover, Editor
Answered: Sep 10, 2018
Indian work culture is rather different from that seen in the United States. However, it is incredibly difficult to completely generalize what a business in India sees as importance, since it may...Read More

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Is abortion and divorce illegal in Indian culture?
G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Sep 03, 2018
This is a touchy subject for those in India, but here it goes. Up until the last couple of decades, divorce was hard to obtain, and a safe abortion even more so if the child was a boy. There are...Read More

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