"It is impossible not to be astonished by India. Nowhere on Earth does humanity present itself in such a dizzying, creative burst of cultures and religions, races and tongues. Enriched by successive waves of migration and marauders from distant lands, every one of them left an indelible imprint which was absorbed into the Indian way of life. Every aspect of the country presents itself on a massive, exaggerated scale, worthy in comparison only to the superlative mountains that overshadow it. It is this variety which provides a breathtaking ensemble for experiences that is uniquely Indian. Perhaps the only thing more difficult than to be indifferent to India would be to describe or understand India completely. There are perhaps very few nations in the world with the enormous variety that India has to offer. Modern day India represents the largest democracy in the world with a seamless picture of unity in diversity unparalleled anywhere else..."

The Discussions of Bharat Mata:

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Daily Life

Indian Cuisine
Fashion in Ancient India
Women in India
India in the News

People and Land

Extraordinary people
Jammu & Kashmir
Flora and Fauna
Resources on India
Warfare in Ancient India
Travels in India

Indus Valley - the History

Vedic Period
Golden Age of Indian Arts & Sciences
Indus & Saraswati Civilizations
Mauryan Period
Muslim Invasions
Kingdoms North and South
Trade Routes
The Mughals

Arts of India

Indian Sculpture
India Dances
Vaastu: Indian Architecture
Poetry and Literature
Bollywood Corner
Art Gallery
Indian Music
Indian Painting

Changing, Unchanging India

Society

Spiritual India

Sikhism
Symbols & Icons from India
Hindu deities
Sacred Texts
Jainism
The Tantras
Festivals
Yoga path

Yagna - our meeting place

Favourite Indian quotations
Announcements & Suggestions
Namaste: welcome to Bharat Mata
The Bengal Tiger Lounge