Hello everyone! In this post, I am going to share with you Art and Culture UPSC Notes, which are highly beneficial for UPSC and other competitive exams. You can easily download them from the link provided below. These notes are shared by various institutes.
Culture of India:
The term ‘Culture’ is derived from the Latin word ‘cultus’, meaning cultivation, refinement, and worship. The term ‘Sanskriti’ is derived from the root ‘Kri’ (to do).
Over the centuries, there has been significant cultural fusion between Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, and various tribal populations in India. India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and other religions, collectively known as Indian religions.
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Here are 15 important keywords related to Art and Culture for UPSC preparation:
- Indian Classical Dances – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Sattriya
- Temple Architecture – Nagara, Dravidian, Vesara styles
- Buddhist Architecture – Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas
- Indus Valley Civilization – Seals, Pottery, Urban Planning, Great Bath
- Folk Art Forms – Madhubani, Warli, Pattachitra, Kalamkari
- Vedic Culture – Vedas, Upanishads, Rituals, Literature
- Bhakti and Sufi Movements – Saints, Devotional Music, Mysticism
- Indian Painting – Mughal, Rajput, Pahari, Tanjore Schools
- Rock-Cut Architecture – Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta Caves
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Important Cultural Sites in India (Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Konark Sun Temple, etc.)
- Language and Literature – Sanskrit, Pali, Tamil, Prakrit, Classical and Modern Literature
- Indian Music – Carnatic, Hindustani, Ragas, Instruments
- Persian Influence – Architecture, Paintings, Calligraphy during Mughal Era
- Festivals of India – Diwali, Holi, Pongal, Baisakhi, Eid, Christmas
- Handicrafts – Textiles (Chikankari, Banarasi), Pottery, Metalwork, Wood Carving