- The study of Asian classical theater begins in India, which is the source of most theater in Asia and which gave birth to some of its diverse arts such as dancing, music, and poetic drama. All Asia - what is now Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia (Malaya), and Indonesia especially Bali - are extensions of her classical theater tradition because through history they have felt the impact of her cultural and religious influences and retained and adapted these influences along with their own native culture to create what is now characteristically their own theater art.
- The name 'India' is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. The Aryan worshippers referred to the river Indus as the Sindhu.
- Jainism and Buddhism were founded in India in 600 B.C. and 500 B.C. respectively.
- Yoga has its origins in India and has existed for over 5,000 years.
- The popular game Snakes and Ladders originated in India. Earlier known as Moksha Patamu, the game was initially invented as a moral lesson about karma to be taught to children. It was later commercialized and has become one of the most popular board games in the world.
- India is the world's biggest producer and consumer of mangoes. More than 40% of the world's annual output of mangoes are grown in India, far ahead of the competition from China, Thailand and Bangladesh
- India’s culture is among the world's oldest; civilization in India began about 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" — the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the ALL WORLD Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) organization.
Facts About India
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