Asia is the largest continent of the world in terms of area and population. And India is a large country in Asia in terms of area and population. It has a prominent place in the South Asia.

India is a land of  'Sujalam' (Full of sweet water) and 'Suflam' (Full of sweet fruit and crops),  a land that has been endowed with varied heritage.

People, right from the beginning of Indus-Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) till today, have made our country rich and wealthy with their intellect, ability talents and skill. Innumerable Scholars, thinkers, artists, artisans, sages, saints, scientists and historians have contributed to the growth and development of our culture.

What differentiates mankind from other living beings is culture. Culture and Civilization are the distinguishing features of mankind. Man has made a great progress right from the primitive era to the modern day sky scrapers, jet planes and Satellite. All these can be included in our 'Culture'.

Culture is the sum total of habits, values, customs, fine arts, drawings, architecture, traditions and conduct of life-style of man. It also means achieving the highest ideals of mankind, at a particular period or time in human history. Culture is journey of man from cave (darkness) to home (light).The word 'Culture' is used with a specific meaning and incudes ideology, intellect, skill, art and noble values. The development of different branches of philosophical thinking, fine arts, religious customs and traditional paintings, sculpture and the economic development are also a part of culture.

Culture means a way of life of a particular group of people, at a particular period.

After having followed the broader meaning of Indian culture, let us proceed further.