Did you know that you can get literally frowned upon if you take the first bite ahead of older people in Indian dining? And thats not the only unwritten rule when it comes to Indian dining. Thats why its important to learn Indian table etiquette and manners.
First rule: dress properly. Unlike in many western countries, you should NOT feel free to dress scantily when dining in India with the locals. Though almost any kind and style of clothing is allowed nowadays, it is still best to wear modest and non-revealing clothes so as not to offend anyone on the table.
Wash your hands thoroughly before eating. This is one thing that hand soap ads have been telling us since time immemorial. And you better obey it in India (along with trimming… Continue reading
Since time immemorial, mans religious devotion has been the mainspring for such art forms as music, singing, and dance. To learn Indian dances is to capture the magic of the Indian character as he venerates his gods all the way back in history.
One can even see its early origins in paintings in cave walls dating back to the 1st century.
And just like Indias huge number of languages, the Indian dance is as varied and many as the regions they came from.
Odissi
Once a temple dance, the Odissi dance from Orissa is regarded as one of the most important contributions to Indian culture. It is said that the dance is full of grace, poise and magic and that every step is like poetry in motion.
The main theme of the dance is… Continue reading
In caricatures and illustrations, we often identify Indians not only through their clothing and high-bridged noses, but also through the distinct dots on their foreheads. But do you know what such dots stand for? If you dont, then its probably time you learn Indian customs and traditions, even just a bit. So why dont we skim the surface of such traditions that have stood as symbols of India to the rest of the world. Here are some of the most common Indian practices.
HENNA TATTOOING
Youve probably seen Indians, both men and women, sporting tattoos on their bodies, especially on their hand and feet. Most often, however, these tattoos are not permanent as theyre only made from henna. Henna is a kind of tree whose leaves are ground to produce a dark… Continue reading
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