India has retained its diversity from ancient time up till date. Being a large country with a large population, India presents endless variety of physical features and cultural patterns. It is a land of diversity in race, religion, caste, language, landforms, flora and fauna. In short, India is the epitome of the world.
Cultural unity amidst various diversities is found in India. In spite of differences in languages, religions, dresses and manners, Indian culture is homogeneous. In ancient time, the rock architecture of the Mauryan period found its impression throughout India. The Gandhara school of Art and Mathura school of Art also flourished. The Indo – Islamic Art and architecture were alike in every nook and corner of India.
Several inscriptions found in different parts of the country bore uniformity in many aspects, though the events and narratives were different. Similarly, many festivals like Holi, Diwali, Dusshera, Raksha Bandhan, Eid, Shab – e – Barat, Christmas, Good Friday are observed throughout the country, with their colourful texture.
Further, the Kumbha fair at Allahabad, Haridwar and Ujjain are attended by people from different parts of the country. Similarly many rites like birth – rite, funeral – rite, etc. are observed throughout the country. The caste system, family sanctity, modes of offering several social ceremonies are found to be almost in a similar manner in different parts of the country. Thus, the cultural unity amidst diversities in India is a unique phenomenon.
