Customs of India

India sans customs and traditions would seem like a colourless portrait of a beautiful woman. Customs in India have always played a role of great prominence in the lives of Indians and have registered a huge impact on people from worldwide. These customs cut across the boundaries of religion, caste and creed. Every nook and corner in India brings with itself a new set of customs. From birth till death, inhabitants here become a part and witness to innumerable customs. These varied customs invoke great curiosity in the minds of the foreigners visiting India.

The customs to a great extent reflect the lifestyle of the Indian society. The best part of these customs is that even with the great changing times these customs have remain unaffected and touch the heart of people of India and abroad with a tenderness.

A tourist visiting India gets the first hand glimpse of India's custom when he is welcomed in the very traditional style, perfectly following the age-long concept of " Atithi Devo Bhava"(Guest is God), where he is treated like God and is welcomed with hearts and arms wide open. Indian customs are welcoming and through their warmth make the trip of the tourists in India comfortable.

Rightly said : "Custom is a great guide to human life".

Ways to Welcome a Guest in India

Etiquettes of visiting a religious place in India