A brief capture of the legacy of india if it were to be captured into a time capsule.

1. The Legacy of India
The presentation tries
to capture India’s
culture in a time
capsule if there were
to be one.

2. The Legacy of India
Contents
• Architecture &
Monuments
• Festivals
• Languages
• Literature
• Arts, Handicrafts &
Fashion
• Food & Spices

3. The Legacy of India
Architecture & Monuments
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Taj Mahal
Sun Temple, Konark
Monuments of Hampi
Monuments of Khajuraho
Jantar Mantar
Hawa Mahal
Lotus Temple
Gateway of India
Golden Temple

4. The Legacy of India
Festivals
India has a rich diversity of
festivals encompassing all
the religions and beliefs,
cultural, literature and
even National.
An amalgamation of all
these festivals reflect the
complete legacy of Indian
people.

5. The Legacy of India
Languages
With over 600 spoken languages, it is a
testimony of the various cultures and
evolution of history.
It is hence critical to preserve the most
common languages:
- Sanskrit
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Sindhi
- Tamil
- Tulu
- Malayalam
- Marathi
- Kannada
- Bengali
- Oriyaa

6. The Legacy of India
Literature
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The Vedas
The Upanishads
The Puranas
The Bhagvad Gita
The Ramayana
The Mahabharata
Poetry of Kabir, Tulsidas,
Mir & Ghalib
• The Guru Granth Sahib
• The Kamasutra

7. The Legacy of India
Art, Handicrafts & Fashion
• Intricate craftsmanship in wood,
stone, metals
• Jewellery
• Textiles and Silks
• Clothing in India varies depending
on ethnicity, geography, climate &
traditions.
• Ethnic wear – sari, ghagra choli,
salwar kameez, dhoti, sherwani,
kurta, headgear
• Modern wear
• Indian Fashion is increasingly
becoming part of global fashion
circuit

8. The Legacy of India
Food & Spices
• Wide variety of cuisines
and native to diversity
of soil climate &
occupation
• Vegetarianism
• Grains, Pulses, Fruits
and vegetables
• Spices