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Physical Location
Physical Features
India, with an area of 3.3 million sq. km, is a
subcontinent. The peninsula is separated from
mainland Asia by the Himalayas.
The country lies between 8°4' and 37°6' north
of the Equator and is surrounded by
The Himalayas on the North,
The Bay of Bengal in the East,
The Arabian Sea in the West and
The Indian Ocean to the south.
The Himalayas form the highest mountain
range in the world, extending 2,500 km over
northern India.
States of India
29 States & 6 Union Territories
National Flag
The Indian flag was designed as a symbol of freedom.
The late Prime Minister Nehru called it "a flag not only of freedom for
ourselves, but a symbol of freedom to all people."
The flag is a horizontal tricolor in equal proportion of
- Deep Saffron (for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation) on the top,
- White (for purity and truth) in the middle and
- Dark Green (for faith and fertility) at the bottom.
In the centre of the white band, there is a wheel in navy blue to indicate the
Dharma Chakra, the wheel of law in the Sarnath Lion Capital.
National Anthem
Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya hey,
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata
punjaba-sindhu-gujarata-maratha dravida-utkala-banga
vindhya-himachala-yamuna-ganga ucchhala-jaladhi taranga
tava subha name jage tava subha ashisha mage
gahe tava jaya gatha.
Jana-gana-mangala dayaka, jaya hey,
bharata-bhagya-vidhata,
java he, jaya he, jaya he, java jaya jaya, jaya he
The following is Rabindranath Tagore's English rendering of the
stanza:
Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people, dispenser of India's destiny.
The name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sind, Gujarat and Maratha, of the
Dravid and Orissa and Bengal; it echoes in the hills of the Vindhyas and
Himalayas, mingles in the music of the Yamuna and Ganga and is
chanted by the waves of the Indian Sea.
They pray for thy blessings and sing thy praise.
The salvation of all people is in thy hand, thou dispenser of India's
destiny. Victory, victory, victory to thee.
National Emblem
The motto 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem
in Devanagari script means ‚ Truth alone Triumphs '
National Symbols
National Animal - Tiger National Bird - Peacock
National Flower - Lotus
National Fruit - Mango
National Tree – Banyan Tree
National Languages
Major Languages
Assamese
India has 17 major languages and 844 different Bengali
dialects. Gujarati
Hindi
The Sanskrit of the Aryan settlers has merged with Kannada
the earlier Dravidian vernaculars to give rise to new Konkani
languages. Malayalam
Manipuri
Hindi, spoken by about 45 per cent of the Marathi
population, is the National Language. Oriya
Punjabi
English has also been retained as a language for Sanskrit
official communication. Sindhi
Tamil
Telugu
Urdu
Belief Systems
Hinduism – 85% of the Indian population
Islam – 12 %
Christianism – 2 %
Others – 1%
* Sikhism
* Jainism
* Buddhism
Cultural Diversification
India is probably the only country with the largest and most diverse
mixture of races.
All the five major racial types - Australoid, Mongoloid, Europoid,
Caucasian and Negroid - find representation among the people of India.
India celebrates Festivals all round the year irrespective of its
Diversification. Few among them are:
Christmas
Holi
Diwali
Makarsankranti
Dassehra
Id
Food
South Indian Food
North Indian Food
Multi-Cuisine Indian Sweets
Clothing
Kurtha Leghnas
Sarees Salwar
Arts
Traditional Dances
Kathakali
Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Odissi
Music
Music Instruments Eminent Musicians
Flute
Tabla
Mrindangam Dholak
Hindustanic Music
Famous in North India
Veena Carnatic Music
Famous in South India
Handicrafts
Traditional Culture
Jewellery
Mehanthi-Decorations on Hand & Feet
Typical for Brides
Eminent Indian Personalities
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru
(Father of the Nation) (First PrimeMinister)
Subash Chandra Albert Einstein and Tagore, Dr.RadhaKrishnan
Bose (Founded INA) in New York, 1930.
Nobel Laureates from India
Mr.Rabindranath Tagore Sir C.V. Raman Mother Theresa
(for Literature – 1913) (for Physics – 1930) (for Peace – 1979)
Mr.S. Chandrasekar Mr. Amartya Kumar Sen
(for Physics – 1983) (for Economics – 1998)
Indian Scientists
Mr. Vikram Sarabhai
(Cosmic ray - Nuclear Scientist) Sir.S. Chandrasekar Dr.J.C. Bose
(Astrophysics Scientist) (Biologist) Dr.P.C. Ray
(Chemist)
Mr.Homi Bhabha
(Nuclear Scientist) Mr. Kasturirangan
Mr. Abdul Khalam (Space Scientist )
(Nuclear & Missle Scientist )
Currently Indian President.
Mr. Satyendranath Bose
(Physicst- worked with Albert Einstein )
Indian Philosophers & Saints
Lord Gurunanak
(1469-1539 AD) Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
Adi Sankaracharya (1836-1886 AD)
(788-820 AD) Mirabai
Sri Ramana Maharishi
Lord Mahavira
(1879-1950 AD)
(599-490 BC)
Lord Buddha
(6th Century) Swami Vivekananda
(1863-1902AD)
Beauties from India
Aishwarya Rai Yukta Mookhey Sushmita Sen
Miss World-1994 Miss World-1999 Miss Universe-1994
Reita Faria
Miss World-1966
Lara Dutta
Diana Hayden Priyanka Chopra Miss Universe-2000
Miss World-1997 Miss World-2000
Latest Indian Talent
Dr. Arun Netravali heads the world-renowned Bell Labs
Mr. Vinod khosla was the Co-founder of Sun Microsystems
Mr. Vinod Dham known as the Father of Pentium,
is the CEO of Silicon Spice Inc.
Mr. Sabeer Bhatia , Co-founder of ‚Hotmail‘ Dotcom
Glimpses of India
North India
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Mountain expeditions - Himalayas
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Skiing in Shimla
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Skiing in Shimla
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Peaks of Himalayas
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Boat House, KASHMIR
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Tal Lake, KASHMIR
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Taj Mahal, AGRA
One of Seven Wonders of the World
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Parliament House, NEW DELHI
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India Gate, NEW DELHI
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Red Fort, NEW DELHI
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Lotus temple, New Delhi
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Bride costume in North India
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Golden Temple, PUNJAB
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Bhangra - Punjabi Dance
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Thar Desert, RAJASTHAN
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Sand Fort, RAJASTHAN
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Palace of Wind , RAJASTHAN
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Rajasthan man
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East India
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Buddhist Monastries
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Buddhist Temples in North-East India
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Manipuri Dance
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Victoria Mahal, KOLKATA
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Hang Gliding River Rafting
Over Gangetic plains in Ganga River
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Religious Procession, ORISSA
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Sun temple, Konark - ORISSA
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West India
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Religious Procession, MUMBAI (Bombay)
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Gateway of India, MUMBAI
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Ellora caves, MAHARASTRA
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Colva Beach, GOA
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Palolem Beach, GOA
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South India
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Jog falls, KARNATAKA
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Brindavan Gardens, KARNATAKA
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Kalaripayattu -Martial art,
KERALA
Kathakali, KERALA
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Beaches, KERALA
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Backwater Locations, KERALA
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Backwater Locations, KERALA
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Snake Boat-Sport festival, KERALA
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Onam festival, KERALA
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Charminar House, HYDERABAD
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Villages: TAMIL NADU & ANDRA PRADESH
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Jallikattu – Bullock chase sport,
Part of Harvest Festival,
TAMIL NADU
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Elephant safari, Mudhumalai (TAMILNADU)
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Mahabalipuram, TAMIL NADU
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Madurai Temple, TAMIL NADU
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Kanyakumari, TAMIL NADU
Southern tip of INDIA
Quotes About India
We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how
to count, without which no worthwhile scientific
discovery could have been made.
- Albert Einstein
Quotes About India
If there is one place on the face of earth where all
the dreams of living men have found a home from
the very earliest days when man began the dream
of existence, it is India.
- French scholar Romain Rolland
Quotes About India
India is, the cradle of the human race,
the birthplace of human speech, the mother of
history, the grandmother of legend, and the great
grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and
most instructive materials in the history of man
are treasured up in India only.
- Mark Twain, Historist
Quotes About India
India conquered and dominated China culturally for
20 centuries without ever having to send a single
soldier across her border.
- Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA
India's Contribution to the World
When many cultures were only nomadic forest dwellers
over 5000 years ago, Indians established Harappan culture
in Sindhu Valley (Indus Valley Civilization)
Although modern images of India often show poverty &
lack of development, India was the richest country on earth
until the time of British invasion in the early 17th Century.
Christopher Columbus was attracted by India's wealth.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
The World's first university was established in Takshila
in 700BC. More than 10,500 students from all over the
world studied more than 60 subjects.
The University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC
was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India in
the field of education.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
India invented the Number System. Zero was invented
by Aryabhatta.
Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from India.
Quadratic equations were introduced by Sridharacharya
in the 11th century.
The largest numbers the Greeks & the Romans used
were 106 whereas Indians used numbers as big as 1053
with specific names as early as 5000 BC.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
The value of "pi" (π) was first calculated by Budhayana,
and he explained the concept of what is known as the
Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the 6th
century long before the European mathematicians.
Bhaskaracharya calculated the time taken by the earth to
orbit the sun, hundreds of years before the astronomer
Smart. Time taken by earth to orbit the sun: (5th century)
365.258756484 days.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
The place value system, the decimal system was
developed in India in 100BC.
The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was built
in Saurashtra.
The art of Navigation was born in the river ‘Sindh’
6000 years ago. The word Navigation is derived from the
Sanskrit word NAVGATIH. The word navy is also
derived from Sanskrit 'Nou'.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to
humans. Charaka, the father of medicine consolidated
Ayurveda 2500 years ago. Today Ayurveda is fast
regaining its rightful place in our civilization.
Sanskrit is the mother of all the European languages.
Sanskrit is the most suitable language for Computer
Software.
Chess (Shataranga or AshtaPada) was invented in
India.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600 years ago he &
health scientists of his time conducted complicated
surgeries like cesareans, cataract, artificial limbs,
fractures, urinary stones and even plastic surgery & brain
surgery.
Usage of anesthesia was well known in ancient India.
Over 125 surgical equipment were used.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
India's Contribution to the World
According to the Gemological Institute of America, up
until 1896, India was the only source for diamonds to the
world.
USA based IEEE has proved what has been a century
old suspicion in the world scientific community that the
pioneer of wireless communication was Prof. Jagdeesh
Bose and not Marconi.
Quote:- Forbes magazine, July 1987.
Past - India
Being influenced by all sorts of invasion and
conquering, India has undergone tremendous
changes – but fresh from Originality.
Gained experiences from all these influencing
factors.
World looked India as wealthy treasure and
exploited Her.
Past is now in HISTORY.
Today INDIA is...
Aiming for Permanent seat in United Nation
Organisation.
Testing Her Scientific & Technical skills for the
human welfare.
Fighting against terrorism & spreading world
peace.
Preparing Herself for the future with current
world changes.
Future - India
With huge Human Resources, She will work for
the Prosperous and Peaceful World.
Will continue Her peace keeping effort with
Time.
Looking ahead of Time & Space for the Oneness
of the World.
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