INDIA-JAPAN: General comparison

81.25 years male: 77.96 years female: 84.7 years

60.4 years male: 61.8 years female: 59 years

Life expectancy

GMT +9 hours. GMT +5 ½ hours. Time Zone

29,751 km 7516 kms Coast line (Km)

332.5 324Population density (person/Km2)

127,463,611 (July 2006 est.) 1,065,070,607 (July 2004)Population

3,091 sq km 314,400 sq kmArea-Water (sq km)

374,744 sq km 2,973,190 sq km Area-Land (sq km)

377,835 sq km3,287,590 Area-Total (sq km )

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India: Unity in Diversity

It has 29 states and 6 union territoriesThere are 18 official languages, 114 languages, and 900 dialects in India.Hindi: National language. English: commonly used for national, political, commercial & educational purposes7th largest country, 2nd most populous (1.06 billion). 1 out of 5 people in the world = Indian

Courage and sacrifice

Peace

Faith and Fertility

Mahatma GandhiFather of Nation

Non-violence, Truth,Vegetarianism, Simplicity,

Freedom Struggle,Unifying Hindus & Muslims

Religions In India

4 major religions of the world have originated from India: Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism & Buddhism.

Hindu Temple Jain Temple

Sikh Gurudwara Buddhist Pagoda

Religions of India

Bahai Lotus Temple Parsi Fire Temple Jewish Synagogue

Christian church: St. Paul's Cathedral

Muslim mosque: Nakhoda Mosque

Dances of India

The cultural richness of India is reflected in her numerous classical & folk dances.

The cultural richness of India is reflected in The cultural richness of India is reflected in her numerous classical & folk dances.her numerous classical & folk dances.

Bharatnatyam is one of the seven major classical dance forms, which originated in India. It originated in the state of Tamil Nadu

Kuchipudi,Andhra Pradesh

Odissi may be the earliest classical dance style of India. Odissi is nurtured in the state of Orissa

Manipuri dance originated in Manipur. The love of Lord Krishna and Radha is the dominant theme of this dance

Mohiniyattam,Kerala

Kathak,north India

Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world. It originated in the state of Kerala

Yakshagana is theatre forms originated in Karnataka. Normally played from night to day break and all parts are managed by men

Folk Dances

Dandiya - A folk dance of Gujarat.Popular all over India

Bhangra – This folk dance from Punjab is characterized by vigorous movements. Bhangra is a rage in India

Bihu is the folk dance of Assam

Classical Music

Indian classical music has a rich tradition. The earliest musical compositions are attributed in the Samveda more than 4000 years ago. Indian musical instruments like sitar, tabla & sarangi are popular throughout the world today.

Musical Movies

Music & Dance are inseparable elements of Indian movies.

Wildlife

Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India. Its habitat is the mangrove forest of the Sunderbans.

Peacock is the national birdof India.

Indian Elephant

Snake charmerWorshiping Snake God

Snakes

CobraKing Cobra

Monuments: Taj Mahal (In Agra)

The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahanin the 17th century in memory of his wife Mumtaz. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful constructions in the world. It is a symbol of Love.

Rastrapathi Bhavan – Official residence of President

Kutub-Minar

India Gate – In the memory of Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Afghan Wars and World War I

NEW-DELHI

Gateway of India (in Mumbai) - built to commemorate the visit of King George VI and Queen Mary to Bombay,

Festivals: Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is an important festival In India. It is celebrated every year around September – Worshiping the God with elephant face

Festivals: Durga Puja/ Dusserha

The Durga Puja is celebrated in Kolkata and allover India every year around October. Called as Dusserha in Mysore – Celebrated for 10 days

Festivals: Diwali

Diwali-the festival of lights-is a popular festival in India. It is celebrated throughout the country in the month of November.

Festivals: Holi

Holi–the festival of colors-is celebrated all over India.

Costumes: Costumes: SareeSaree

Lady in a Saree

Sindhoor for married woman

bindhi

bangles

Golden waist chain

Lady in a Ghagra Choli

Costumes: Ghagra Choli

Lady in Churidar

Costumes: Salwar Kameez;Churidar

Lady in Kameez

TRIBAL COSTUMES

Bridal Dress

Mehendi(dye made fromplants)

Costumes: Turban, Kurta ..

A Sikh in a TurbanMen wearing Kurta

Rajastani Dress

Marriage

An Indian marriage ceremony.

Indian Marriage Scenes

INDIAN FOODS

Indian food is as varied as India's geography, climate, religion & culture.

Indian Spices

Idli

Dosa

Pulav

Indian Spices

Sambar

Naan

Chapati

Roti

Puri

Naan

Coconut Water

Biriyani

Tandoori Chicken Chicken Kebab

Indian Market

Transportation in India

Education system in India

Nursery – Alphabets and Numbers (English and Local Language

Primary – Three Languages, Science, Mathematics, Social sciences, general Knowledge, Computer

Secondary – Further division of subject; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra, Geometry, History, Civics, etc

Higher Secondary (Pre-University) – Specialization Science or Arts or Commerce. Polytechnique education

Graduation (University) – Specialized subjects; Professional course

Post-Graduation – Masters degree, Doctoral degree

What They Study?

Dhanyawadh(Thank You)