First of all, I am very sorry that I have committed to write about this topic in my last blog of ‘Cultural and Natural Heritage of India’, in which I have described the natural heritage of India but it was delayed due to my 10 Std. preparation. So, I am writing about this today.
India has gifted to the world a diverse and rich heritage. Cultural heritage is a manmade heritage. Whatever is received or created by a human with his tact, wisdom, art, and skill is known as cultural heritage. Starting from Aryans, Kshatraps, Kushans, Huns, Persians, Turks, Arabs, Mughals, Britishers, French, etc. castes, and tribes came to India. Indian culture from an exchange between all this has become rich.
The people of India from the pre-historic period have contributed to the people of the world. The art of architecture and sculpture are 5000 years old. The remains of Indus Valley Civilization are evidence of this. On looking at the remains of the figures of Gods and Goddesses, humans, animals and several toys as well as a sculpture of a bearded man and statue of a dancer, one feels pride and self-esteemed in seeing the Indian cultural heritage.
The figure of bullock or lion on the inverted Lotus of Mauryan Era, the statues of Gautam Buddha in meditative form, the Kalkhand statues of Jain Tirthankars, the caves of Ellora of Rahtrakuta dynasty, and by seeing the rich heritage Indians feel proud, glad and also respect it.
Indian cultural heritage accommodates palaces, buildings, sculptures, stupas, viharas, chaityas, temples, mosques, tombs, forts, and gates. Even historical places of the Indian freedom movement like Sabarmati ashram, Dandi, Bardoli, Wardha, Shantiniketan, Delhi, etc. can also be considered as a part of the Indian cultural heritage.
Besides, language, script, the discovery of zero, mathematics, calendar, astronomy, iron, literature, religion, warship, chariot, political science, zoology, botany, vastushastra, judiciary, legislation, environment protection, etc. are the important discoveries of India.
I request if you can give your feedback/suggestion/comments to improvise my knowledge and understanding.
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