Encyclopaedia of Indian Culture (In 2 Volumes)

Indian culture is rich and diverse and as a result unique in its very own way. Our manners, way of communicating with one another, etc. are one of the important components of our culture. Even though we have accepted modern means of living, improved our lifestyle, our values and beliefs still remain unchanged. In this comprehensive attempt we present exhaustive and elaborate details about various civilisations, cultures, myths, Gods, faiths, religions, art, music, dance, paintings, architecture, literature and many more aspects of Indian society–ancient, medieval, as well as modern. Indian culture tells us to multiply and distribute joy and happiness and share sadness and pain. It tells us that by all this we can develop cooperation and better living amongst ourselves and subsequently make this world a better place to live in. Indian society, as we see it today, has come through the ages. In this long journey towards development and progress it has transcended ancient, medieval periods and running through to the modern period. During this process of transcendence, the culture and civilisation of each period had great bearing on Indian society. Many civilisations became extinct in this developmental process but their art, archaeology and cultural heritage still remains and reminds us of those golden days of history.