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Cows are sacred here in India, so believers are not allowed to bother them, not even to touch them I guess.
You could find many white cows like these in the middle of the streets in Old Delhi, cars had to move around them or just take a different way if they wanted to pass... Leave a Comment
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The customary greeting is done by puttimh your palms together and with a slight nod of the head, saying "namaste."
Why this sign of prayer to the other person? The Vedas, very ancient Indian texts teach of divinity within each and everyone of us. This is an acknowledgement of that Divinity.
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Away from the hustle and congestion of the main streets, you will often find the little street barber and his one chair business. Low maintenance, with just a small and often cracked mirror for inspection, they will conduct their business while discussing the days affairs with regular clientele. Leave a Comment
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Cows are usual sight in big cities as they are in the rural areas and in India they are revered amongst the Hindus as being sacred. They are also protected by law. It has been report recently that there are some 40,000 cows through to be wandering around the streets of Delhi. Most have been left to roam by corrupt dairy farmers. These cows have become such a traffic hazard that rewards have been offered to try and remove them from the roads. Leave a Comment
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Delhi has a recorded population of around 15.3 million people. The city is the 6th most populous metropolis in the world and India’s 6th largest. That is easy to believe even on a normal day in Delhi. Leave a Comment
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It dosent really take much for a crowd to gather. A strange looking man selling even stranger `medicines' which promise miracle cures is reason enough... Leave a Comment
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Wear long trousers, dresses and shirts with long sleaves. Wom,en should cover their chests. It's not normal to wear short skirts, shorts and t-shirts here. Leave a Comment
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Greeting: Namastey, Hello, Hi. Handshake is ok, no kissing unless you know who you are kissing!
Greeting Elders: Touch their feet and say 'namastey'. You may win an old lady's heart ;)
Sardars: Dont provoke a Sardar around 12 O' Clock. My wife (who is a Sardarni from father's side) warns that she should not be provoked at all, whether it is 12 or 5!
Jats: Dont ask him to multiply.
Biharis: They are all 'bhaiyas' (brothers).
Banias: A Bania is unlikely to have a stand, this way or the other unless money comes in hand.
Elephant headed pot-bellied idols: They are gods worshipped by some hindus.
Ash trayish artefacts with phallus like structure in between: It actually represents Lord Shiva's Phallus and some hindu's worship it in veneration of the life generating forces that it epitomizes.
Idol with Monkey face and athletic body: Another god worshipped by some hindus. Called as Hanuman, he devoted himself to Lord Ram's service.
Hindu: Etymology: From Indus of the Indus Valley Civilization fame.
One could believe in God and be a Hindu, one could be an atheist and be a Hindu. One could believe in Ram as an incarnation of God and be a Hindu, one could believe that Ram is just a lesson in history and be a Hindu.
Hinduism is more about an approach to life than rituals or any kind of spiritual hierarchy. Thus it is not covered by the dictionary definition of the word 'Religion'. I think I have already crossed limits for a section that is just supposed to be for 'Cultural Tips'!! Leave a Comment
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Having people follow you around trying to sell you anything under the sun can be really, really frustrating - the easiest way to let them know that you're not interested is to AVOID EYE CONTACT... Believe me...it works! (most of the time)
Then, on the other hand you meet some genuine people. The mother of this baby was so pleased when I asked her if I could hold her baby. Leave a Comment
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never argue with local people around delhi, as they are extremely high tempered and high spirited persons. Leave a Comment
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