Traditions of India

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Traditions of India
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Traditional Dress Sari

• Wedding Sari North India

• Modern Sari South India

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Mehndi

• Mehndi the application of henna (plant dye) to
  the hands and feet, as temporary decoration,
  usually for wedding ceremonies and special
  festivals
• Pre-wedding ritual
• Fun-filled event with the brides family, held a
  few days before the wedding at the brides home.
• A professional henna tattoo artist gives the
  bride an intricate design.
• Sometimes the grooms name is secretly drawn into
  the design
• Lots of singing, dancing
• Women usually wear bright colors like yellow and
  pink.

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Arranged Marriages

• Marriage is organized by the parents of the bride
  and groom, who consult a match-maker
• Match-maker an elderly woman who is connected to
  many families
• Criteria for family
• Age, religion, family status, astrological sign,
  education, values, and physical appearance

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Arranged Marriage Customs

• Exchange of photographs
• Meeting of prospective spouses
• seeing the girl
• Mangni Engagement
• The brides family accepts engagement, brings
  gifts and jewelry to grooms family
• Divorce rate in India 1.1
• Rise of self-arranged marriages

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Indian Religions Hinduism

• Oldest living religion
• Many diverse traditions and beliefs, no single
  founder
• God believe everything is god and has divine
  energy
• Henotheistic devotion to one main god (Shiva),
  but acceptance of other gods
• Karma law of cause and effect
• Yoga meditative practices and paths to reach
  spiritual enlightenment
• Third largest religion in the world.

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Indian ReligionsSikhism

• Founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
• Realization of truth is higher than anything
  else. Higher still is truthful living.
• Monotheistic belief in one god
• Salvation humans should try to achieve a
  spiritual union with god through mindful
  meditation
• Balance of work, charity, and worship
• Fifth largest organized religion in the world

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Traditional Indian Foods
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Indian Dishes

• Mainly vegetarian food
• Hinduism
• Most common dishes
• Curries
• Paneer
• Tandoori
• Dal (lentils)
• Gobi (potatoes) Aloo Gobi
• Chana Masala (chick peas)
• Dishes are served with
• Chapati, Roti, Naan, Rice

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Indian Food Customs

• Breakfast
• Tea or coffee with roti, dosas, and a vegetarian
  dish
• Lunch biggest meal of the day
• Rice or rotis
• 2-3 kinds of vegetables
• Curd and pickled vegetables
• Sweet foods eaten after meal
• Dinner
• Much lighter than lunch
• Followed by sweets and tea

• Meals are usually eaten while sitting on the
  floor
• Food is eaten with hands
• Fingers and thumb of the right hand
• Roti (breads) are used to scoop foods
• Thali large plate with many food samplings
• Banana leaves used on special occasions or to
  serve hot food

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My Trip New Delhi
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My TripTaj Mahal
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My Trip Cooking