Question

Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focussing on buildings, performing arts and painting.

Answer 1

Hint: India is famous for its rich cultural heritage, arts and traditions. All these things play an important role in shaping a nation. The Diversity in India adds more richness in its arts and culture and makes it a nation with plural rites and rituals, traditions, folk songs, dances, writings, paintings and theatre etc. They are also known as ‘intangible cultural heritage’.

Complete answer: The state that we have chosen is Delhi. The capital is famous for its historic monuments built by various rulers of India at different periods of time. Talking about Delhi it is rich in culture, traditions, arts, architecture etc. However it is important to remember that regional cultures today are often the product of complex processes of intermixing of local traditions with ideas from other parts of the subcontinent. Delhi has a long political history and significance. It has been a capital of various dynasties. Many rulers ruled Delhi and erected splendid monuments and temples. Delhi Sultanate for instance have contributed greatly in arts and paintings in Delhi. Similarly the cultural traditions, paintings and arts of Mughal dynasty have also contributed. Other than this Delhi is famous for its Hindu culture, Unity among people of different religions, sculptures of god and goddess. Dynasties who ruled Delhi such as, Rajputs, Mughals, Delhi Sultanate etc have added more significance in its culture, arts and painting.

Note: It is important to keep in mind that any state or region can be included. Though buildings and monuments built by rulers have been demolished several times in history but they still hold importance and affect our culture etc.