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  Culture of India -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The culture of (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947) India is one of the oldest cultures known to humanity.
Indian painting is an old tradition, with ancient texts outlining theories of color and anecdotal accounts suggesting that it was common for households to paint their doorways or indoor rooms where guests resided.
Indian audiences expect full value for their money; they want songs and dances, love interest, (Light and humorous drama with a happy ending) comedy and dare-devil thrills, all mixed up in a three hour long extravaganza with intermission.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cu/culture_of_india.htm   (1202 words)

  
 St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture: The Indian
One of the earliest outlets for disseminating the image of "the Indian" was the outpouring of "Indian captivity narratives," which began in the early eighteenth century.
In it, a white hero or heroine was abducted, underwent sufferings and even torture, was initiated into Indian society, but was finally and miraculously delivered once again to his or her own people, through the grace of God.
To stand alongside the "bad Indian" of the captivity narratives, Americans also invented a "good Indian" or "noble savage." The good Indian was handsome, strong, gentle, kind, brave, intelligent, and unfettered by the artificiality and various corruptions of "civilized" life.
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 Encyclopedia: Indian culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
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 Bodybuilding & Muscle Control in India
One of the most popular forms of weight that was used through the centuries was the Nal, made of rough stone with a hole through the centre and very often with a handle.
It is often considered that the British Rule in India started a period of decline in Physical Culture and general health amongst the Indian population.
Burmese by birth but living in Calcutta, Chit Tun was a noted Indian Muscle Controller in the early part of the last century.
www.sandowplus.co.uk /India/india.htm   (414 words)

  
 Category:Indian culture - Free Encyclopedia of Thelema
Thelema makes use of ideas, practices and rituals from different cultures.
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