Incredible India-really it is!

Incredible India is the name of an international marketing campaign by the Government of India to promote tourism in India in 2002 to a global audience. but is India really Incredible well yes it is - in sense of spirit and stature, in expanse and economy, in geography and history, in nature's beauty and technological knowledge.

The inception of India was with one of the world's Oldest civilizations. India is the seventh largest country by area, the sixth nuclear power house and one of the world's fastest growing economy. India is undoubtedly the world's largest democracy. India houses world's second largest population. Since the freedom of India in 1947 from the British government India has been a democratic country.More than 30 percent population in India is young(between the age group of 18-24, this makes 400 million young people in India of total 2.41 billion Indian population)

India has been an non-violent country and this could seen proven by the great Mahatma Gandhi.The Indian Army is the Third largest in the World in terms of military personnel, Yet India has the distinction of not invading any country in the last 100,000 years of history.

Over several millennial India has absorbed and preserved customs, traditions and Ideas from both immigrants and invader's. Not surprisingly, India is the birthplace of four religions. The land of Hinduism is also the site for the world's largest mosque, the Jama masjid. The santhome basilica- considered one of the only three tombs of Apostles to be located and preserved - is also in India.India is also one of the most diverse nation in the world in every aspect.India is also home to many cuisines in the world and is said to have a new cuisine every 100 miles of travel.
In the terms of Geographical area, India occupies only 2.4% of the world's total land area, Yet it is home to 60%-70% of the world's biodiversity. There are about 500 species of mammals in India,out of which 21 species are not found anywhere else in the world. India is home to world's largest population of tigers. In the world', tigers and lions are not found together in any one country -except in India.More than 2000 species of birds can be seen in India.

Some amazing facts:-

• The world's highest cricket ground is in chail, Himachal Pradesh,India.Built in 1893,this pitch is 2444 meters above sea-level.
• India has the largest number of post offices in the world
• The Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world.It employs over a million people.
• Until 1896,India was the only source of diamonds in the world.
• The Baily Bridge is the highest bridge in the world. It is located in the ladakh valley.

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15 August-Independence Day of India

Google doodle on Indian Independence Day

The Independence Day of India, celebrated on 15 August, is a holiday commemorating India's independence from the British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation on 15 August 1947. India achieved independence following the Indian independence movement noted for largely peaceful nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress. The independence coincided with the partition of India wherein the British Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into two new states—Dominion of India (later Republic of India) and Dominion of Pakistan (later Islamic Republic of Pakistan); the partition was stricken with violent communal riots.

The Independence Day is a national holiday in India. The flagship event takes place in Delhi where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort, followed by a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts. The day is observed all over India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. Citizens rejoice the day by displaying the national flag on their attire, household accessories, vehicles; varied activities such as kite flying, bonding with family and friends, and enjoying patriotic songs and films are seen.

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Raksha Bandhan-The Indian festival of bonding brother and sister relation

In India cousins whether male or female all are treated as Brother or Sister, a perfect example of bonding between the family ties since inception of relationships. Another example of this kind of family bonding between brother and sister could be found by a festival celebrated in India called Raksha Bandhan.This festival is mainly observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Muslims in India.

Raksha Bandhan (the bond of protection) is a festival primarily observed in India and Nepal, which celebrates the relationship between brothers, cousins and sisters. It is also called Rakhi Purnima in most of India. It is also celebrated in some parts of Pakistan.The festival is observed by Hindus, Sikhs and some Muslims.The central ceremony involves the tying of a Rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect her.

Rakhi's which are tied on brother's wrist by her sister

The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, or holy thread, which comes in many colors and designs, by the sister on the wrist of her brother. The brother in return offers a gift to his sister and vows to look after her as she presents sweets to him. The brother usually presents his sister with an envelope filled with money however, other presents such as saris and clothing can be given. The brother and sister traditionally feed one another sweets. These sweets include anything from Jalebi, Kaju Katli, and Burfi. Since north Indian kinship practices give cousins a status similar to siblings, girls and women often tie the rakhi to their male cousins as well (referred to as "cousin-brothers" in regional parlance) in several communities. Unrelated boys and men who are considered to be brothers (munh-bola bhai or adopted brothers) can be tied rakhis, provided they commit to a lifelong obligation to provide protection to the woman or girl.










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