Indian Traditions

Indian's are known for their rich traditions. Some of the practices have reached the far ends of the planet and many others are looked down at. Why? The same indians who are praised all over the world for the discovery of the numerical system and practice of yoga are also ridiculed by the world for practices like caste system.

This series of articles is going to drill down into the reasons behind many practices that Indian's take for granted in their day to day life.

1. Health
   
   1. Why do Indians pray to god?
   
   


2. Marriage
   
   1. Why do married Indian women wear toe rings?
   
   


3. Home Improvements
   
   1. Why use Indian style water closet (toilet)?
   
   
   2. Why are Rangoli drawn in front of the house?
   
   


4. Hindu Religion
   
   1. Why is Indian society god fearing?
   
   
   2. Why light camphor while praying to god?
   
   
   3. Why light camphor while praying to god?
   
   
   4. What is the purpose of large Temples?
   
   
   5. Why do Indian's break coconut when praying to god?
   
   


5. Administration
   
   1. Why was the caste system created?
   
   


6. Food
   
   1. Why do Indians eat food with fingers?
   
   
   2. Why do Indians cook food in iron and earthen vessels?
   
   
   3. Why do Indians eat food on a banana leaf?
   
   
   4. Why do people Fast on certain days in India?
   
   


7. Cosmetics
   
   1. Why do Indian women wear Sindoor (Bindi) on there forehead?
   
   


8. Daily Practice
   
   1. Why do Indians light oil lamp?
   
   
   2. Why are Rangoli grawn in front of the house?
   
   


9. To be Explained later...
   
   
   
   1. What is the secret behind currys?
      
   
   
   2. Why is cow considered sacred in India?
   
   
   3. Why do women wear flowers on their head?
   
   
   4. What is the significance of eating with fingers rather than a spoon?
   
   
   5. What is the purpose of showing an Aarti in front of God and Individuals?
   
   
   6. What is the significance of nuptial knot in Hindu marriages?
   
   
   7. Why do Indians prefer arranged marriage?
   
   
   8. What is the need for Vaasthu Shastra and Griha Pravesh?
   
   
   9. Why Indians practice idol worshipping?
   
   
   10. Why not some Indians eat meat on Friday's?
   
   
   11. Why are cows sacred to hindus?
   
   
   12. Why do women wear flowers on their head?
   
   
   13. What is the significance of Namaste?
   
   
   14. Why do Indians Touch Feet of elders?
   
   
   15. Why neem is considered sacred?
   
   
   16. Beliefs and Superstitions
   
   
   17. Bhiksha
   
   
   18. Etiquettes
   
   
   19. Garlanding
   
   
   20. Gurudakshina
   
   
   21. Henna
   
   
   22. Holy Bathing
   
   
   23. Hospitality
   
   
   24. Kajal
   
   
   25. Lifestyle
   
   
   26. Respect for Women
   
   
   27. Theatre
   
   
   28. Tilak
   
   
   29. Tulsi
   
   
   30. Annaprashan Ceremony
   
   
   31. Family Value System
   
   
   32. Godh Bharai
   
   
   33. Funeral Traditions