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This report delves into the diverse cultural facets of India, shedding light on the ancient Vedas, which are the sacred texts of Hinduism and embody the beliefs of Aryan tribes. It explores the vibrant Indian fashion, notably the sari as a traditional garment for women, along with the temporary art of mehndi. The document also touches on Indian sports - highlighting chess, hockey, and the Olympic achievements of figures like Anju Bobby George. Additionally, it examines the historical significance of Indian art and the implications of the caste system on society.
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Learning About India By: Tyler Mosher 5/4/10 Global Project
Topic 2 – The Vedas • The most ancient sacred literature of Hinduism. • Represents beliefs of Aryan Tribes • Called the gods to recite the hymns aloud (Rig) • Most important of ancient text • Not popular
The Vedas/ The Harappan Civilazation • No pictographic symbols • No alphabet • Borrowed Ideas • Mesopotamia
Topic 3 – Indian Fashion • Varies from village to village • Vibrant in colors • Bold colors from inventive drapes • India Sari – Traditional clothing for women • No stitching • All sewing
Indian Fashion • A piece of clothing that raps around your body and it can vary in size. • Mehndi is a temporary skin decoration.
Topic 4 – Sports in India • Chess, Snakes, Ladders, Playing Cards, Polo, Karate • Further modernized in other countries • These games have something to do with today's Olympic games • Hockey is the national sport • Baseball with sticks instead of bats.
Sports in India • Anju Bobby George was a Olympic long jumper • She won a bronze medal
Indian Art • First Harrappan • Vishnu and Shiva had some of the same ideas • Earliest man creations were made of clay • Dating back well over 10,000 years • Very popular in the early ages
Topic 7 – The Caste System • Status of people • For centuries the caste – less were denied access to temples, water, and other civil amenities
Bibliography • http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCINDIA/VEDAS.HTM Date: 5/5/10