Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

By Emperor Of Skills -
Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill...
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India is case of unique mix of diverse religious practices | Main Religions and their practices

By Emperor Of Skills -

India is case of unique mix of diverse religious practices.

        India has no state religion, it is a secular state. It is the land where almost all the major religions of the world are practiced by their respective followers. Nevertheless, the religious diversity has been a major source of disunity and disharmony in the country.
  • Among the major religions in India are: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism. Zoroastrianism, Judaism and Bahaism are the religions with lesser following.

Hinduism

  • Hinduism is the religion of the majority in India. It comprises of Indo-Aryan, Dravidian and Pre-Dravidian religious elements. The follower of Hinduism believes in the doctrine of ‘Karma’, ‘Dharma’, rebirth, immortality of soul, renunciation and salvation. Hinduism allows a number of possible conceptions of God.
  • It also prescribes various alternative paths of attaining God. The Sakta, the Saiva, the Satnami, the Lingayat, the Kabirpanthi, the Brahmo Samaj, the Arya Samaj etc. are different sects of Hinduism.


Christianity

  • Christianity came to India through the work of St. Thomas, a follower of Jesus.
  • Thomas has landed in the ancient port of Muziris in 52 A.D. However, in the 16th century the Portuguese arrived in India for trade and established Christian church.
  • All Christians believe in Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Jesus was born to Virgin Mary. They also believe that Jesus is the son of God. The Bible is the sacred book of the Christians. 
  • The Christians believe that the universe has been divinely created and that man is sinful. They also believe that Jesus was sent to earth to reconcile men and God. 
  • All Christians have faith in the day of judgement which must come after the closure of human history. On the day of Judgement people will either be rewarded or punished according to the type of life they have led.

Islam

  • Islam does not believe in idol worship. It professes the fatalistic acceptance of Allah’s will and considers prophet Mohammed as the greatest prophet. 
  • The ‘Quran’, sacred book of Islam, ordains five primary duties of a true and devout Muslim, such as, belief in God (Allah), prayers five times a day, the giving of alms, a month’s fast every year, and a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in the life time of a Muslim.

Sikhism

  • Sikhism had its origins in the wider religious revolt called Bhakti movement which was directed against the bigotry and caste-based narrows practiced in Hinduism. 
  • Guru Nanak founded Sikhism in the 16th century A.D. Guru Nanak held that God is formless, timeless, all powerful master-creator who is not influenced by feeling of jealousy and discrimination.
  • The ‘Grantha Sahib’, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs includes religious hymns not merely of the Sikh Gurus, but also of several Hindu as well as Muslim saints who were contemporaries of the Sikh Gurus. 
  • However, the Sikhs are ideologically nearer to the Hindus in comparison with the Muslims.
Location: India

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