Experience the Essence of India

“Namaste” or welcoming the guests to our house with folded hands is a daily habit of Indians. We say Namaste as a salutation to elders also. Indians believe in the benefits of eating with their hands. In India, eating with our bare hands is considered polite as well as a healthy habit. As per the dress code of Indians, this also depends upon the geographical boundaries of the people. In the South men mostly wear Dhotis while women wear Sarees. Putting jasmine flowers in their hair is also a tradition that South Indian women enjoy. Churidars, Salwars, and Kurtas can be seen mostly in the Northern states of India though saree is a preferred mode of dressing all over India. Indians earlier preferred the joint family system. Mrs. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once addressed the question of Indians living with their parents and her answer is perfect to explain Indian thought on living together as a family. “It’s fine to live with your parents, because It’s also common in India, we don’t have to take appointments from the parents to meet for dinner.” As you can see here, we have tried to give you a glimpse of the Indian culture. We at Hidden Mantra, hope to present to you more on the wide array of Indian culture that you wish to read and learn.