India English 2004

India : A Splendour In Cultural Diversity .........What attracts anoutsider from India is the kaleidoscopic view of its art, craft and architectureas reflected in the country's numerous monuments, secular approach of the IndianGovernment towards its diverse religious groups, colourful festivals andceremonies observed by the followers of seven religions, and regionaldifferences in the marriage rituals and practices. Sir Paulias Matane, a seniorstatesman from Papua New Guinea, visited India in March 2003. Accompanied by M LAhuja, a Delhi-based Indian, he visited Delhi, Agra, And Jaipur. Together, theyhad been to temples, gurudwaras and mosques. They met people of diversereligious groups, participated in some marriages and festivals. This book is theoutcome of their keen observation and prolonged discussion with the people theymet. The bok is a repository of information for the Indians living within thecountry, non-resident Indians living outside India as well as others tounderstand this sub-continent in its proper perspective. It should also beuseful for the younger generation to know about our rich cultural andtraditional values.