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Area : 85805  sq.mi

Population : 8500000 hab.

In brief

Visa :
Yes
Vaccinations :
No
Currency :
Roupie
Capitale :
New Delhi
Languages :
English, hindi, bihari, malayalam, Tamil, pendjabi, rajasthani

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Hinduism in India is a violent cultural shock. Most human relations are governed by a hierarchical system of castes, where each individual has a definite role. The cow is a sacred animal.
In Hindu temples, jains and mosques, take off your shoes before entering. The same applies to Sikh temples where you must cover your head. Take off all your leather items before entering Jain temples. Before entering a mosque, make sure visitors or women are accepted during prayers. Cover your arms and legs and avoid all sloppy clothing. In any case, never touch a sculpture or statue of a deity.
In Ladakh, always go around Buddist monuments clockwise, whether it is mani walls (stone walls engraved with a Buddhist Tibetan Mantra) or chortens (stupas or pagodas, in Tibetan language). Take off your shoes before entering in a Buddhist sanctuary.
In India, as a general rule in the daily life, avoid touching someone else with your feet. Inform yourself of the symbols of flowers in order to avoid any faux pas if you are thinking of giving some to someone. A gift received is kept in a corner to be opened at a later time. During a meal, take off your shoes if the people who are inviting you are not wearing them. If you are eating with your fingers, only use your right hand, the left is reserved for personal hygiene. Arranged weddings, between two families, still exist.

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Several collections of CDs by Ravi Shankar, musician from sitar, reedition Emi.

"Chants Of India", by Ravi Shankar.
"Inde, Gloire Et Splendeur", de Kiran Murti.
"Roots And Wings", by Sheila Chandra.