India is very beautiful and crowded country. Billions of people live in India. It’s one of the most crowded countries in the world. People speak 15 languages and there are different religions in India.

A Hindu Temple
 RELIGIONS
There are different beliefs and religions in India. Hinduism, Islam, Budism are some of the religions in India. The most usual event is that ,in the Hinduism , cows can walk on the streets like a person. They are valuable and many Indians don’t eat meat. There are many feasts and holidays in this country. Holi is one of these festivals.
Holi (Colour) Festival



It’s the most enthusiastic festival in India. People celebrate the beginning of the spring. Indian people paint themselves with different colors. They burn bonfires at nights. People wear the worst clothes and when the festival finish, they throw those clothes away and never wear them again.


SIGHTSEEING PLACES
Taj Mahal
If you go India, you should visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar,Amber Palace.Delhi,Amritsar,Goa,Mumbai are the most famous cities in India. Golden Triangle is very important place, too. You can see historical and architectural places here. 
Taj Mahal is one of the most famous places in the world. Many people visit Taj Mahal every year. It was built in 20 years. It’s in Agra.


CULTURE

India has a very rich culture. There are different languages, religions and nationalities in this country. Music is very famous all around the world. They have upbeat music. There are many traditional dances in India. People wear colorful clothes and they dance together. 


You can see these dances in Indian films. Many people watch Indian films all around the world. Indian cinema is called   “Bollywood”. Amir Khan is one of the most famous Indian actors.


KITCHEN CULTURE
There are many kinds of spices in Indian kitchen culture. People use curry, black cumin, mustard seeds and ginger in food. The kitchen culture isn’t same in India. You can find different food in regions. Rice and coconut are the most popular food in this country. Many Indian don’t eat meat. Because cows are holy for their religion. Fish is very important in Goa and Kerala. People eat many kinds of fish.
Tandoor
Tandoor is very delicious food, too. It is  made with chicken and lamb. It’s a traditional flavor. People don’t use oil in this food .


Nimbu-pani is a famous alcohol-free drink. It is  made with sugar, salt and lemon. It’s sour and delicious.


By Betül Ebrar GÜLCAN