India - Land Of Mystery And Diversity

India is one of those destinations that you must visit if you ever get the chance. An Ancient land with absorbing history. Over thousands of years, geographical, historical and religious influences have weaved the colorful fabric of Indian culture, one of the oldest known to humanity. Tall, fair skinned and green eyed Aryans, small framed Asians and dark skinned Dravidians, have all left a complex demographic profile in the society. The diversity is reflected in the 17 major languages and 900 dialects.

India is a fascinating county, it is home to thousand year ornately sculptured temples, the world famous Taj Mahal and many more.

Taj Mahal

Holi or the festival of colors is one of the major festivals of India and the most vibrant of all. The joys of Holi knows no bound. The festival is celebrated across the four corners of India or rather across the globe.
This Festival is filled with so much fun that even mentioning Holi draws smile and enthusiasm amongst the people, it celebrates the arrival of Spring. A season of Joy and Hope.

Here comes my favorite part of the post and yours too I hope, the MUSIC and FOOD!


The music of India is very diverse as well, varieties of folk music, pop and Indian classical music. India's classical music tradition, including Hindustani music and Carnatic, has a history spanning millennia and developed over several eras. Music in India began as an integral part of socio-religious life.

Indian musical instruments can be broadly classified into four categories Chordophones (string instruments), Membranophones (Drums), Aerophones (wind instruments) and Idiophones (non-drum percussion instruments).

Chikara Instrument

Sitar Instrument

Chordophones like the Sitar or the Tambura are plucked strings instruments, bowed strings instruments are used too like the Chikara and the Dhodro.

Kuzhal Instrument

Aerophones like the Pepa or the Kuzhal.

Membranophones like the Dhad are hand drums but the Kanjira is a hand frame drums they also have stick and hand drums like the Dhak,

Dhak Instrument

Idiophones like the Ghatam and the Sankarjang.

Ghatam Instrument

My favorite instrument when played is the Sitar, it is used mainly in Hindustani music and Indian Classical music.
Indian classic dancing is one of the best and most amazing traditonal dances I've ever seen.
Here is a video of the talented Anoushka Shankar playing the Sitar accompanied by a beautiful dance style called Bharata Natyam.

And now..the moment of truth .. THE FOOD! *Sparkling eyes*

Indian cuisine reflects a 5,000 year history of various groups and cultures interacting with the subcontinent, leading to diversity of flavors and yummy dishes.

The traditional food of India has been widely appreciated for its fabulous use of herbs and spices. The cooking style varies from region to region and is largely divided into South Indian & North Indian cuisine. The staple food in India includes wheat, rice and pulses with chana (Bengal Gram) being the most important one.

Indian dishes

I tried to fit as much as I could in this post about this absolutely amazing, diverse and cultural country but if I go on, I will not finish! Please do think of India as your next trip destination, you will not regret it!