What are some Indian family traditions?

12 Unique Customs and Traditions in India That You Should Know

• The Aghori sadhus of Varanasi.
• The Hola Mohalla warriors of Punjab.
• The Buddhist chanting of Ladakh.
• Chhau dance of Odisha.
• Thimithi aka the fire-walking tradition of Tamil Nadu.
• A festival to worship snakes: Nag Panchami.

What are the traditions of Indian culture?

Hindus celebrate Diwali, Holi and Makar Sakranti, Muslims observe Eid, Baisakhi (crop harvesting) is a Sikh festival, Jains commemorate Mahavir Jayanti and Buddhists mark Buddha’s birthday. Christmas and Good Friday are celebrated by Christians too. Then there are festivals to honour saints, public figures and gurus.

How is Indian culture similar to American culture?

No two cultures are the same. The American and Indian cultures have very vast differentiation between them.. While the culture of America is a mixture of different cultures, the Indian culture is unique and has its own values. While the Indians are very much family oriented, the Americans are individual oriented.

What were some characteristics of American Indian cultures?

American Indian culture emphasizes harmony with nature, endurance of suffering, respect and non- interference toward others, a strong belief that man is inherently good and should be respected for his decisions. Such values make individuals and families in difficulty very reluctant to seek help.

What is the most popular tradition in India?

India is considered the birthplace of some of the world’s major religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. Today, other religions such as Muslim and Christianity have worked their way into the population as well, though Hinduism remains the most popular.

What do India and America have in common?

Both are complimentarily large, the US in terms of area and India in terms of population. Both countries have long coastlines and together they are adjacent the major oceans of the world: Pacific, Artic, and Atlantic including the Gulf of Mexico; and, Indian including the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

Is Diwali a tradition in India?

Diwali,or Deepawali, is major Indian and Nepalese festive holiday, and a significant festival in Hinduism and some of the other faiths which originated in India. Numerous traditions revolve around family and the lighting of candles and lanterns – which signify bringing light into the world and warding off evil spirits.