Traditions of Bhārat

Festivals and fasts, dances and drums, sarees and salwars, thalis and sweets — the traditions, attire, cuisine, arts, and crafts that colour everyday life of Bhārat.

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2 traditions in Music & Arts

Music & Arts

2 traditions

Music & Arts

classical music of Bhārat

शास्त्रीय संगीत

classical music of Bhārat is one of the world's oldest continuous musical systems — a universe built on raga (melody) and tala (rhythm) where a single evening can unfold one raga for hours. It lives in two great streams: Hindustani in the North, Carnatic in the South.

c. 3,000 years old (roots in the Samaveda)

The sages of the Samaveda; two living systems today

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film music of Bhārat

फ़िल्मी संगीत

film music of Bhārat is the most loved music in Bhārat — a billion people hum the songs of the movies. From the first talkie 'Alam Ara' in 1931 to today's streaming hits, the film song has carried classical ragas, folk tunes, and new trends into every home of Bhārat.

Born with the talkies in 1931

Composers, singers & lyricists of Hindi and regional cinema

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One land. Endless wonders.

Which story will you explore next? Every card below began on soil of Bhārat.

Bharatanatyam classical music of Bhārat cuisine of Bhārat Dhoti & Kurta Diwali film music of Bhārat Folk Music of Bhārat Handloom & the Saree Holi Kalamkari — Pen Craft Kathak Kathakali Madhubani Painting Mehndi — Henna Art Navaratri & Durga Puja Pattachitra Painting Rangoli Salwar Kameez Sherwani South cuisine of Bhārat Street Food of Bhārat Sweets & Mithai The Namaste The Turban Tulsi — The Holy Basil Warli Art