bollywood culture
Many of India’s traditions and customs are an integral part of Bollywood movies. In this section of the website, I hope to provide a better understanding of some of the religions, ceremonies, and traditions seen in these films.
indian holidays
The Republic of India celebrates three national holidays and many religious holidays throughout the year. Because India is the second most populous country in the world, these holidays are among the largest festivals in the world. Click below to find out more.
National Holidays
Religious Holidays
religions of india
India is a profoundly religious country. Religious beliefs and traditions influence the personal lives of the ordinary and the great daily. Religious symbolism is seen everywhere. Several major religions, including Hinduism, as well as Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism originated in India. Hinduism contains the largest group of adherents at approximately 80% of the population. Islam follows with 13% of the population, and Christianity with 2 to 3%. Click below to find out more.
Hindu
Islam
Sikh
Christian
Jain
Buddhist
indian weddings
Weddings are a big deal is India! Almost all movies you have a wedding scene. Weddings are the biggest personal ritual a Hindu adult will undertake in their life and families spend significantly on them. Traditions vary depending on the region of India, the religion, the family’s financial resources, and the wishes of the bride and groom. These festive occasions are celebrated by approximately 10 million couples a year. Click the button to see more.
miscellaneous
