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INDIA

INDIA. INDIA. The Indian National Flag. Saffron – courage, sacrifice, and renunciation. In the centre of the white band is a wheel in navy blue colour. This centre symbol or the 'CHAKRA', is a Buddhist symbol dating back to 3rd century BC.

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INDIA

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  1. INDIA

  2. INDIA

  3. The Indian National Flag Saffron – courage, sacrifice, and renunciation • In the centre of the white band is a wheel in navy blue colour. This centre symbol or the 'CHAKRA', is a Buddhist symbol dating back to 3rd century BC. • The wheel with 24 spokes symbolizes life in movement and death in stagnation White – purity and truth Green – faith and fertility

  4. Map of India

  5. Kangchenjunga, on the border of India and Nepal, is the third highest mountain in the world and the highest point in the Indian Himalaya.

  6. Administrative divisions of India28 states7 territories

  7. Facts… • Official Name: Bharat (Hindi), Republic of India (English) • Capital: New Delhi • Population: 1, 027, 015, 247 (2001 Census) • Languages: India has two National languages, English and Hindi. The Indian Constitution also officially recognizes 22 regional languages. • Literacy: 65.38%

  8. The North Block, in New Delhi, houses key government offices

  9. The Jewel in the Crown • The British started trading with India in the sixteenth century and ruled the country for nearly 400 years. • They set up the East India Company to do business for them. • The different states of India were ruled by Indian emperors, who were Muslims. • The British government gradually gained control over most of India. • The British made profit from their trading. Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901) became Empress of India in 1876

  10. The Rebellion of 1857 • A rebellion against the British began at an army base near Delhi. • The British ordered Indian soldiers to handle rifle cartridges which were covered in pork and beef fat. • This was unthinkable for both Muslims and Hindus. • For Muslims, pork is unclean and the cow is a holy animal for Hindus.

  11. The Rebellion of 1857... • There were many revolts around the country, but they were not very organized • Both sides were barbaric and cruel • After 14 months of fighting, the British regained control, but the anti-British feeling in India grew. The British responded by becoming even stricter.

  12. The Raj1858 - 1947 • After the Rebellion, the British government got rid of the East India Company and took control of the country Coat of Arms

  13. The Raj1858 - 1947 • The British tried to change from being cruel masters to ones bringing progress • The British built railways, roads, and irrigation systems • The British helped agriculture and industry grow • The English language was used in administration and in education • When universities were started, the British educational system was used as a model Coat of Arms

  14. Independence • Indian demands for independence grew stronger after World War II • The British agreed to grant India independence in 1947 • The country was divided into two parts, Pakistan for the Muslims and India for Hindus and Sikhs • Muslims and Hindus started fighting and killing each other. Over 17 million left their homes and moved to the land which was meant for their religious group.

  15. Major Religions • Hinduism • Buddhism • Islam • Christianity • Sikhism • Jainism

  16. Hinduism originated over 3000 years ago. Hinduism claims to have many founders, teachers and prophets who claim first hand experience of God. When Hindus promote the idea of spirituality as a principle rather than a personality, they call this Brahman. Hinduism

  17. Hinduism is known for its millions of gods Lakshmi is the consort of the god Vishnu. She is one of the most popular goddesses of Hindu mythology and is known as the goddess of wealth and purity. Hinduism

  18. Mutis or deities and their worship (puja) play a crucial role in Hinduism. Shown here is the popular figure of Ganesha.

  19. Hinduism- 1

  20. The Akshardan Temple is a Hindu temple in New Delhi

  21. The river Ganges is the holiest river for Hindus. Once every 12 years, up to 10 million people share in ritual bathing at the Kumbh Mela festival at Allahabad where the waters of the Ganges and Jumna combine. Hindus from all walks of life gather there for ritual bathing, believing that their sins will be washedaway. A Hindu who dies at Varanasi and has their ashes scattered on the Ganges is said to have experienced the best death possible. The River Ganges

  22. The Ganga is considered the holiest of the three sacred rivers by Hindus

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  24. The Sacred Cow • In Hinduism, the cow is a symbol of wealth, strength, abundance, selfless giving and a full Earthly life

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  26. A Hindu Marriage Ceremony

  27. The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by Shah Jahan as memorial to his wife Muntas Mahal. It was built between 1632 and 1654.

  28. TajMahal- An Eternal Love Story

  29. Buddhism

  30. Islam This mosque in New Delhi is the largest mosque in the whole of India

  31. Muslims praying in a mosque

  32. Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948)

  33. Mahatma Gandhi – a Great Leader • is central to the story of Indian independence • Largely because of Gandhi, the British had to leave India, where they had been for more than 300 years

  34. Gandhi - His Triumph changed the World Forever

  35. Mahatma Gandhi... • Did not believe in violence • Showed his people how to protest peacefully • Nearly died in hunger strikes • Was imprisoned many times

  36. Mahatma Gandhi • Millions of people followed him • The Hindus and the Muslims had never been united • Only Gandhi was able to bring them together in the struggle against the British • Gandhi was murdered shortly after India became independent in 1947 • Gandhi’s ideas lived on and especially influenced people like Martin Luther King

  37. Was a Catholic nun of Albanian descent who worked in the slums of Calcutta Took care of people dying of sickness and hunger Opened a home for them in an old Hindu temple. This was the first of many homes she started Mother Theresa (1910 – 1997)

  38. Mother Theresa

  39. Mother Teresa Film Trailer

  40. The Nobel Peace Prize 1979 • Mother Theresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work among ’the poorest of the poor’

  41. Mother Teresa's words of Love

  42. President Reagan presents Mother Theresa with the Medal of Freedom 1985

  43. BOLLYWOOD

  44. BOLLYWOOD • Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for Mumbai-based Hindi-languagefilm industry in India. • Bollywood is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema. • Bollywood is only a part of the Indian film industry. • Bollywood is one of the largest film producers in the world, producing more than 1,000 films a year. • Unlike Hollywood, Bollywood does not exist as a real physical place.

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  47. The Indian Elephant • The Asian elephant is one of the largest land mammals on Earth. • The trunk of the Asian elephant has two finger-like structures at its tip that allow the animal to perform both delicate and powerful movements. • Elephants have long, coarse hairs sparsely covering their body. • Their skin is brown to dark grey. • They have been very important to Asian culture for thousands of years. • They have been domesticated and are used for transportation and to move heavy objects.

  48. The Bengal Tiger • Since the era of gods and goddesses, the Tiger has been of great importance in India. • It has been mentioned in every myth, epic and literature. • The only place where Royal Bengal Tiger is found is the land of natural heritage, India. • It also lives in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Bhutan and in Burma. • The Bengal Tiger is a powerful hunter with sharp teeth, strong jaws, and an agile body. • The Bengal Tiger is the largest member of the cat family. • It is also the largest land-living mammal whose diet consists entirely of meat. • Its length can measure up to 10 feet and has a weight ranging from 180 to 260 kilos.

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