Life in a different country-india, ,India,india,The subcontinents biggest countryIndia is the worlds second largest populous country, has rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. India is the largest country in South Asia, covers an area of 298 square kilometers, ranks seventh in the world. Indias population of 1.215 billion people (2012), is second only to the Peoples Republic of China in the worlds second most populous country,South part of asia nationai embiem,NATIONAI FLAG,Manners and customs,Indians meet with friends is very polite and usually crossing their hands, said. When crossing their elders should be high, and equals should be flat, for the young generation is low, with, respectively, with respect, reciprocity and concern. Greeted guests laid wreaths.,India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with some of the most deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion still plays a central and definitive role in the life of most of its people.,Jainism,Jainism is an ancient religion from India that prescribes a path of non-violence for all forms of living beings in this world. Its philosophy and practice relies mainly on self-effort in progressing the soul on the spiritual ladder to divine consciousness.,Buddhism,Buddhism is a religion and a philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Buddha. The Buddha is recognized by adherents as an awakened teacher who shared his insights to help sentient beings end suffering, and escape what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth.,Dance in India covers a wide range of dance and dance theatre forms, from the ancient classical or temple dance to folk and modern styles. There are hundreds of Indian folk dances and special dances observed in regional festivals .India offers a number of classical Indian dance forms, each of which can be traced to different parts of the country. The presentation of Indian dance styles in film, Bollywood, has exposed the range of dance in India to a global audience.,Indian classical dance,Indian classical dance is a relatively new umbrella term for various codified art forms rooted in Natya, the sacred （神圣的）Hindu musical theatre styles, whose theory can be traced back to the 400 BC.,Folk dance,Indian folk and tribal dances are simple dances, and are performed to express joy. Folk and tribal dances are performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals. On most occasions, the dancers sing themselves, while being accompanied by artists on the instruments. Each form of dance has a specific costume（服装）.,Cuisine of India,Food is an important part of Indian culture, playing a role in everyday life as well as in festivals. Indian cuisine varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse subcontinent. Generally, Indian cuisine can be split into five categories: North, South, East, West India and North-eastern India.,When the Indians eat among themselves, they eat generally with their hands but if they are eating with people that are not from India or in a restaurant, they eat with silverware because they do not want to make people uncomfortable.,marriage ritual.,Some families still practice arranged marriages but nowadays according to Indians， marriage between two people is a sacred relationship.,Khajuraho,Be famous as Hindu temper. Consist of 22 tempers. Be listed in World Heritage in 1986. There are lots of different kinds of sculpture（雕塑） which based on woman in it.,Nalan-da,The site of Buddhist holy lands. There is the biggest Buddhism college in the world in 5 A.D. The famous monk Xuan zang in Tang dynasty studied in here. China built a Chinese style building-Xuangzang Memorial in here with India.,Taj Mahal,It was built for the wife of the king-Shahjahan in Mughal dynasty. It was under the name of the title of the concubine .It means the first woman in Palace. 20，000 people built it from 1632 to 1652. It was an outstanding typical case in Muslim building art. Be listed in World Heritage in 1983.,Taj Mahal,Gandhi Tomb,The tomb of Indias nation father-Gandhi. Its the place where Gandhis body was cremated.,food,Word of advice: Avoid street food. Try to score an invite to a local dinner table rather than settle for street vendors. Many locals are vegetarian, but Indian cuisine includes a variety of delicious meat and seafood. Grilled minced lamb, seekh kebabs, are the staple of Tandoori cooking, while the nations coastal regions are renowned for masala (spiced) fish or prawns. Natives advise caution when eating seafood during the monsoon months of June to August due to the increase in water-borne diseases.,While India conjures up images of curries, local specialties are worth digging around for. In North India, never say no to chaat or paani-puri. These delicious crispy crackers are d