Music of India

CLASSICAL MUSIC:

Hindustianic Music:
It is the most important genre because they are songs of devotion to the gods Rama, Krishna and Allah ...

Carnatic Music:
It is a genre that focuses more on the voice tha in the instrument. Also pays tribute to the gods.


INDIAN POP:

It is based on popular music and classical music, it is rhythmic and catchy.





There are two major types of rhythm:

1. RAGA: Music central India, for its melodic form. It is based on feeling and different moods that the musician wants to represent.

2. TALA: It is essential in time and rhythm of the song. Indian music is based on improvisation but still melodic patterns.




Top musical instruments:

-String instruments: Sitar, Surbahar, Sarod, Tambura, Vina, Sarangi, Ektara, Santur.

-Percussion instruments: Tábla, Ghátam, Srikhole, Kartal, Chenda.

-Wind Instruments: Bansuri, Shehnai.

-Other Instruments: Violin.

Globalization

The old days India was a poor country, with the passage of time it has grown, and people know it as the country that has become better, in spite of poverty, thanks to globalization people have many job opportunities.

The economy of India is the second fastest growing economy in the world, because the exportatins are very large and the products are made for everyone.
On the other hand technology in India had a very large growth, because before it was not even a minimum of the other countries.

Religions

HINDUISM

Hinduism is the predominant religious in India. It is the third largest religion in the world, with over a billion of adherents.

Hinduism has no founder, because it is not one religion,  there are several with the same name, like theism, polytheism and deism, these have different beliefs, they  can  believed in many gods or just one.

The main belief of Hinduism is a god called maia, which they believe is beyond the universe, he is the one they attributed and give him gifts the believers

BUDDHISM

Originated in northern India, for Gautama Buddha, the core belief of this religion is in the holy books, where speeches of characters and masters of the past saying what is right and what is wrong, these books are called sutras.

They also believe in karma and think that every action has an effect.

In different cities  this religion is the principal, for example in Japan, there is a sculpture of a Buddha, where they conduct their major rituals and worship of this religion,  the same happens in India having their own statues where they read holy books.

             

The colors of India

 

 

The India is a mosaic of diverse peoples and influences, with a long history and an incredible culture. Color is part of that culture, and that is reflected in society, in all its expressions.

 

WHITE

The white symbolizes the renunciation, the desire to adopt a contemplative life. Widows traditionally wear white, not black, as in Europe. White is a color associated with reliability, peace, and purity, and the bride and groom usually wear an elegant white suit.

 

 

YELLOW

Wreath of bright orange marigolds that adorn the necks of married couples evoke the fertility, and it reflects the use of turmeric in the kitchen and body paint. Turmeric and saffron are also used commonly in India cuisine. Yellow symbolizes the sanctity of marriage, the hope of fertility and the future blessing.

 

 

BLUE
Blue is the color of the skin of Lord Krishna and is treated with a special reverence. While your skin tone can vary from bright blue to almost black, symbolizes the truth, healing, and spiritual peace...Blue is also the colour of the chakra visuddha, located near the Gorge, and is associated with healing, in the traditional medicine of the India.

 

GREEN
The Green is present in the flag of India, along with the pure white of the deep saffron of purity and peace. Green is also the color of Islam and therefore the color of the second of the India's largest religious group. Kerala Kathakali dancers represent the gods with green faces. Relates this color with the Earth.

RED

Brides present themselves for their wedding ceremony in brilliant red, which symbolizes purity and passion. The architecture of Mughal style of the palaces of Rajasthan is perfectly reflected in the Red stone used for its construction and Red ceramics. Clothing and local spices also highlights the vitality of this region of the India. Red is the color of royalty in the India, and symbolizes the richness and grandeur without equal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



IMPORTANT EVENTS:

IMPORTANT EVENTS:


India representative events are different, these are some of the most important :

Elephant Festival: As the name suggests, the main protagonists of the celebrations are the elephants. Decorated for the occasion, the elephants take part in activities.


Day 26, Republic Day, the anniversary of his proclamation. Is legal holiday throughout India and New Delhi colorful parade is held.



Festival of Colors (Holi): This festival, used to say goodbye to winter and welcome the arrival of spring.


Day 25, Christmas, legal holiday throughout India.
Every year in different month according to the lunar cycle, which requires fasting and abstinence during the day.



Gandhi Birth Anniversary: ​​Every 2 October, the country honors the pacifist leader Mahatma Gandhi by religious crafts and flowers.