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Top 5 Facts About India That Might Surprise You

Published Jun 4, 2023
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1.India has 22 recognized languages.

Santali, Kashmiri, Bengali, Tamil, and Urdu are just a few of the many languages that are spoken in India.   However, Hindi and English are the official tongues.  Since most Indians speak their own regional language in addition to English for ease of communication, India also has the second-largest population of English speakers in the world (the first is the United States).  

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2.Most Indians eat with only their fingers

Eat everything with your fingers in India, including grains, sauces, meats, and veggies. Some claim that eating an Indian curry with your hands is necessary in order to experience it in its entirety.

When you're in India, don't be scared to try finger cuisine instead of using a fork, knife, and spoon; just observe how the people eat.

Why People Eat With Their Hands In South India - Boldsky.com

3. The Origin of Ayurveda and Yoga 

Ayurveda, which is frequently dated to be roughly 5,000 years old, developed during the time of the Vedas as a holistic medical system. The Vedas contain documentation of medical knowledge passed down from gods to sages to doctors and healers, including significant discussion of plants and medications. Asana practice as a physical component of the yoga path first emerges in the 11th century. Hatha yoga poses help the nervous system become calm and lay the groundwork for deep meditation. Both ancient texts and hatha yoga's physical practice are the foundation of modern yoga.  

Varanasi is well recognized for being the holiest city in India and for being the birthplace of the ancient healing systems of Ayurveda and Yoga.

The Expansion of Ayurveda and Yoga: Their Value for India and the World ...

4. India has the current tallest statue in the world

The Statue of Unity is now the tallest statue in the world, at 600 feet (182 meters) tall. The statue honoring independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is situated in Gujarat, a state in western North America. Patel was born there.

For reference, this statue is 305 feet or 93 meters tall, about twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty. It weighs around 67,000 tones and has more than 12,000 bronze panels.

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5.Gandhi is one of India’s most famous icons

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is revered around the world. his peaceful philosophy of passive resistance, was referred to by his devote followers as Mahatma, or "the great-souled one."

He was also frequently called "Bapu," which is Hindi for “father.”He rose to prominence in the years after World War I in India's quest. for independence from Britain.

He persisted in promoting harmony between Hindus and Muslims after Partition in 1947 till his murder in Delhi in January 1948 at the hands of a Hindu fanatic.

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dhanush_07 6/5/23, 7:06 AM
ஹிந்தி is not official language
pooja.kumar 6/5/23, 7:26 AM
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