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	South Indian culture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The South Indian Culture is essentially the celebration of the eternal universe through the celebration of the beauty of the body and motherhood.
		South Indian coffee is generally quite robust, and coffee is a preferred drink throughout the Malabar region.
		The South Indian culture is celebrated in the elaborate dance forms of South India - Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Theyyam, Ottamthullal, Oppana, Kerala Natanam and Mohiniaattam which literally translates as ‘the dance of the enchantress’and Yakshagana.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Indian_culture (1402 words)

	Welcome to South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		South African chef extraordinaire, Alexis Kriel, is an expert on North Indian fare.
		It seems that "Lexi", as she is fondly known, fell in love with Indian culture decades ago.
		She says: "The exploration of South African/Indian culture will be richly rewarded for its diversity and its uniqueness in relation to this beautiful country with so much to teach of value to anyone in the world," she says.
	www.southafrica.net /index.cfm?SitePageID=14064 (891 words)

	Indian Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Indians, even today, are highly influenced by the traditions and values of yesteryear despite the recent movement toward westernization.
		In fact there are 35 Indian languages, each spoken by more than a million people - and these are languages with their own scripts, grammatical structures and cultural assumptions, not just dialects (and if we're to count dialects, there are more than 22,000).
		Indians still largely remain endogamous, and a Bengali is easily distinguished from a Punjabi.
	www.pennyjohnson.com /web/India/culture1.htm (2650 words)

	Ancient Indian Culture
		The main Indian musical instruments are the Sarod, the Veena, the Sarangi, the Tambora, the Harmonium, the Ghata, the Tabla, the Tanpura, the Satar, etc., As compared to art and architecture Indian music has had less impact on the outside world.
		Indian influence is clearly evident in the paintings at Bamiyan in Afghanistan and in Miran and Domko in Central Asia.
		In Indian folklore and legend, the God of Dance is himself shown to be dancing in a form called the Tandava.
	www.crystalinks.com /indiaculture.html (3091 words)

	Carnatic Sangeet (Karnatic Sangeet) the South Indian system of Music (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Although South Indian music is extremely sophisticated, there has not emerged an artist with the worldwide recognition that North Indians, like Ravi Shankar, have been able to generate.
		South Indian scales allow chromatic forms that are not allowed in Hindustani sangeet.
		The south Indian tals are defined by a system of clapping and waving, while this is much less important in the north.
	chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/carnatic_sangeet.html (980 words)

	INDIAN CULTURE - Cultural Symbols of India - Vastu / Vaastu shastra & Indian Astrology
		The Indian Poets have used the Lotus as a simile in praise of the feet of the Gods and Goddesses.
		Indian Siddhants say that the center of the Swastik represents the uterus, the origin point of the Universe, the vertical line, Shiva and the horizontal line, the female organ.
		According to Indian mythology, The mouth of the Kalash represents Vishnu, the throat - Lord shiva, Lord Brahma adores the base and at the belly all Goddesses are established and thus in a small pot they established the presence of all gods and goddesses.
	www.indianmirror.com /culture/cult.html (3982 words)

	Cambodia Culture
		The Cambodian religions on the whole are strongly influenced by early Indian and Chinese cultures.
		The culture and art of the early kingdoms of Funan and Chenla were central to the evolution of Angkorian art and architecture.
		The official Cambodian language, called Khmer, is part of the Mon-Khmer family, enriched by the Indian Pali and Sanskrit languages and influenced by Thai and French.
	www.world66.com /asia/southeastasia/cambodia/culture (1159 words)

	INDIAN MIRROR - CULTURE - Personal Culture
		The Indian cuisine is as diverse as its culture.
		North Indian meal mainly consists of Chapathis and rotis and parathas accompanied by dals, vegetables, curd, chutneys and pickles.
		South India is also known for its Idli- which are steamed rice cakes, Dosa- rice pancakes, vada-made of fermented rice and dal.
	www.indianmirror.com /culture/cul9.html (1650 words)

	Consulate General of Brazil - THE CULTURE OF THE INDIAN PEOPLE
		The material culture of the Indian people expresses to the other sectors of society, their vision of the universe and, almost always, carries out a utilitarian function in the daily routine of the tribal community.
		The process of destruction of the cultural values of the Guarani-Kaiowas was due, in great part, to the presence of various protestant sects which penetrated the group with the intent of giving them assistance.
		This migration was forced, in part, by the fact that the indians felt the need to have their own people capable of understanding the language and behavioral codes of the white people and thus be able to fight for their own interests.
	www.brazilsf.org /culture_indian_eng.htm (1359 words)

	Texas Almanac 2006-2007 \| TexasAlmanac.com \| Culture & the Arts
		These Indians were part of the mound cultures that surround the Gulf of Mexico from the Yucatan to the less-developed groups of the southeastern United States.
		These Indians are a primary example of those who became enculturated, and their descendants still live in South Texas.
		Today there are about 20,000 urban Indians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the majority of the other Indians in Texas are living and working in urban environments, although most counties number a few American Indians among their citizens.
	www.texasalmanac.com /culture/groups/indian.html (1768 words)

	Explore most exiting tour trip in South India, for more details click on www.makemytrip.com
		The largest of such parks in South Asia, it is also one of the finest in the country.Large enclosures bordered by moats, facilitate free movement.
		Among the biggest draws at the park are the Lion safari, the nocturnal animals enclosure, the reptile enclosures and the Aviary.
		Chennai being the gateway to the south is connected by excellent roads to all parts of the south.
	us.makemytrip.com /destination/chennai/south-india-tour.htm (990 words)

	Early Tamil Cultural Influences in South Asia - S.J.Gunasegaram
		The earliest inscription discovered at Prom Is in the South Indian Kadamba script of the 5th Century A.D. In the 5th and 6th centuries, however, Burma became the centre of Southern Buddhism.
		The contact of South Indian merchants with Burma in the early centuries of the Christian era is attested to by Ptolemy, who had noticed that, large ships used to sail from the East coast of South India to Burma.
		The earliest archaeological evidence in Borneo is a Sanskrit inscription fully and decidedly South Indian, referring to the conquest of Mulavarman, a Pallava king.
	www.tamilnation.org /heritage/earlyinfluence.htm (6051 words)

	South Indian Cuisine
		South Indian cuisine has also been influenced by the climate of the region, as well as geography and coastal influences.
		South Indian cuisine differs from other regions in several ways, with their dals and curries tending to be more soupy, and a much more common use of coconut milk appears in cooking.
		South Indian cuisine offers a wide variety of taste experience of Indian subcontinent, from its coastal regions to tropical areas.
	chetday.com /southindianfood.htm (583 words)

	South Indian Cuisine. The cuisines of South India
		South Indian chutneys are made of tamarind, coconut, peanuts, dal, fenugreek seeds, and cilantro.
		South Indian dals and curries are more soupy than North Indian dals and curries.
		The South Indian food is a brilliant blend of flavors, colors, seasoning, nutritional balance, fragrance, taste, and visual appeal.
	www.indianfoodsco.com /Classes/SouthIndian.htm (1520 words)

	Native American Indian Cultures - Mexico, South America
		In South America, not only are the cultures and traditions in danger of disappearing, but some of the Indians themselves are in danger of actual extinction.
		Also, many of the Yanomamo tribe are losing their members and culture by assimilation, literally as slave labor, into the society of the South American gold miner.
		If their art and culture are not protected and recorded, they may soon disappear forever.
	indian-cultures.com (584 words)

	Tamil Kolam, Kolam, Decorative Artwork, Rangoli of South India, South India Rangoli, South Indian Culture, Tamil-Nadu ...
		Undoubtedly, Kolam can be called a most essential part of South Indian culture and it serves to embellish the doorstep and make it look more inviting.
		The original Tamil Kolam merely consists of white dots around which the intertwined lines are drawn, whereas the North Indian "Rangoli" is made up of various colours.
		It is a time old cultural tradition of South Indian families.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /tamil-nadu/arts-crafts/kolam.html (652 words)

	American Indian Culture Research Center of the Dakotas
		In 1966 there evolved from the schools and from the inspiration of the students the AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE RESEARCH CENTER at Blue Cloud Abbey.
		The principal purpose of the Center is to inform the general public of the world view, the philosophy of life, the spiritual insight of Native Peoples.
		There are over five hundred distinct American Indian Nations in the present United States.
	www.bluecloud.org /dakota.html (245 words)

	Culture & Language in South India: Global Crossroad
		Join one week of language and cultural immersion program in the bustling and happening city of Bangalore, also known as "Silicon Valley of India” before you begin your volunteering journey in South India.
		The one week language and culture program offers learning opportunities to our volunteers with time enough to explore the fascinating city and its majestic surroundings.
		An outstanding example of Indian temple architecture is found in Halebid.
	www.globalcrossroad.com /southindia/culturelanguage.php (528 words)

	Madurai, Temple Town of South India. Cultural capital of Tamilnadu.
		One of South India's great temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple.
		Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old.
		Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD.
	www.madurai.com (148 words)

	South Indian Film Industry, South India Films - India Travelog
		South Indian Film Industry - Experience the different moods of South India as you go through the dramatic films of South India.
		It was great to know about the South Indian Film Industry, as the movies reflect the cultural heritage of the South India.
		He always used to talk about movies as at one point of time he wanted to become a South Indian film star He told me that when cinema appeared in South India, it created a space for itself in which all castes could come to gather, purchase a ticket and watch a common entertainment.
	www.indiatravelog.com /chennai/south-indian-film-industry.html (348 words)

	Architecture & Archeology (South India) \| India \| architecture \| archeology \| spiritual \| cultural
		He will give a special presentation on South Indian traditional architecture and give us a personal tour of the school which is small but very interesting.
		Hyderabad is an important center of Islamic culture and central India’s counterpart to the Mughal splendors of the northern cities.
		The tombs of the Bahmani sultans lie in two groups and the tomb of the Chisti is two stories high with a highly decorated painted dome and a mother of pearl canopy over the grave.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/7636.html (2905 words)

	About India,Indian Culture,Indian heritage
		You will experience a completely different way of life if you are inquisitive enough to understand the fine shades and nuances of the lives of hundreds of tribes who live in different parts of the country.
		The beaches of the south is sure so set your mind sailing far away from the worldly worries.
		Indian spicy curries are extremely popular throughout the world and it is a matter of time before you will find that you cannot live without it.
	www.travelgoindia.com /about-india.htm (503 words)

	Culture Specific Ministries
		TRIAD (Team Response: Indians Against Defamation) is an American Indian organization whose purpose is to confront misrepresentations and stereotypes of American Indian and other native peoples in the North America.
		HONOR (Honor Our Neighbors Origins and Rights) is an inter-faith, American Indian advocacy organization with roots in the fishing rights controversy in Wisconsin.
		The mission of the White Earth Land Recovery Project is to facilitate recovery of the original land base of the White Earth Indian Reservation, while preserving and restoring traditional practices of sound land stewardship, language fluency, community development, and strengthening our spiritual and cultural heritage.
	www.elca.org /culturespecific/com_amindian.html (404 words)

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		In the Indian culture, it is very common to show respect to elders by addressing them as “aunty” or “uncle.” Many Indians will address their parents’ friends with this greeting.
		The food is quite distinct among the regions especially between the north and the south.
		The South Indian culture places great emphasis on education.
	garnet.acns.fsu.edu /~hjk5410/bigi.html (242 words)

	south India tours, south India tour packages, south India travel
		Indian wildlife:- Offers complete information and organizes South india Toursto Elephant Safari, India Tailoremade Tours, South india tour packages, travel packages of south india, South India Wildlife Sanctuary, Temples in South india and other festivals in South india.
		Also see details about South Indianultural Tour,cultural tours to india, Kerala Tourism, Holidays in Kerala, Vacation in South india and other with attractive tour packages.
		Indian Wildlife » Indian Culture » South India Tours
	www.indianwildlife.com /india-cultural-tours/south-india-tours.htm (305 words)

	Culture of India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While the religious influence is quite evident in the "classical" Indian culture mostly found in smaller towns and villages, the urban India is now widely influenced by globalization.
		Urban women mostly women wear the shalwar: free-flowing pants topped by a long shirt, often worn with a scarf draped around the neck.
		Indian movies have a regular plot, with songs and dances interspersed to add to the entertainment value of the movie.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indian_culture (4675 words)

	South India - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		South Indian dynasties conquered Sri Lanka and Srivijaya and had great cultural influences which can still be seen today.
		Software exports from South India grossed over Rs 64000 crore in fiscal 2005-06.
		Politics in South India is dominated typically by a mix of regional parties and larger national political parties like the Congress (INC), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Indian (5937 words)

	Indian Heritage - info on Indian art & culture
		Indian Heritage is a non-commercial site, wherein I attempt to collect and provide information on all topics relating to Indian art, culture and tradition in my spare time.
		I make no claims that I have provided all the details on Indian Heritage and Culture.
		I am aware that there are several important topics that I have not covered, but this is not out of indifference to the subject, but lack of time to collect and cross check the information.
	www.indian-heritage.org (161 words)

	South Asia - Culture
		Indian Heritage - excellent links to many great sites and images
		Indian Art - many, many images (Berger Foundation)
		South and Southeast Asian Art (L. County Museum of Art)
	www.historyteacher.net /GlobalStudies/SoAsia_Culture.htm (459 words)

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