Indian Culture and Heritage  (English, Hardcover, Garg Veena)

Indian Culture and Heritage, by Veena Garg, delves into the plethora of religious diversity and the myriad colours of the nation’s legacy and heritage.

Summary of the Book

Many religions have seen their inception in India. Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism have been some of the major ways of life followed by many people not only in India but throughout the world. India has produced some of the most wise, humane and able rulers and administrators throughout history. People from all over the world come to India to seek spiritual guidance, which, perhaps is the biggest strength of this country. There is a massive knowledge reservoir in India today. Science and technology was more flourished in the Vedic periods just as they are popular now. This book discusses the origin, progress and the existence of all these aspects in a land as diverse as India. It provides a better insight and perspective into these religions and their significance. This book comprises of introduction to Culture of India, the Vedic Period, Jainism, Buddhism, History of Buddhism in India, Ashoka the Great, Middle Kingdoms of India, maurya Empire, Wildlife of India, Languages of India, Architecture of India, Music, Dance and Paintings of India and Television and Cinema in India.

About Veena Garg

Veena Garg is an esteemed Indian educationist, psychologist and writer. Her way of conceptualizing psychology in an Indian context is unique and widely appreciated. She has completed her B. Sc., M.Sc., M.Phil. and PhD and holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Child Psychology. She has been honoured with the Young Psychologist Award and Dr. Ambedkar Puraskar among many other awards. She has also authored Human Rights Perspectives: A brief Survey and Changing Role and Status of Women among other works.