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(place) by Segnbora-t (2.6 hr) (print)   ?   Sun Feb 20 2000 at 20:01:52

Large, diverse South Asian country bordering Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Burma and the Indian Ocean (hence the ocean's name). Partially or completely British-controlled from the 1600s until 1947 -- at the time of independence Pakistan was partitioned from India out of the British-controlled area because of religious differences. There are still border disputes and other conflicts between the two countries.

(idea) by mauler (9.3 hr) (print)   ?   5 C!s Tue Jul 16 2002 at 22:23:35

The Everything2 India Encyclopedia

"So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone,
either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary
country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems
to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked."
-- Mark Twain, from Following the Equator

It is impossible not to be astonished by India. Nowhere else does humanity present itself in such a dizzying, creative burst of cultures and religions, races and tongues. Every aspect of the country presents itself on a massive, exaggerated scale, worthy in comparison only to the superlative mountains that overshadow it. Perhaps the only thing more difficult than to be indifferent to India would be to describe or understand India completely.

-- geographia.com

On a suggestion by mauler some time back, I am taking up the task of compiling everything about India on Everything2. A few links in the node are not noded yet - I have included them for comepleteness.

Of course this is always a work in progress. Here's how you can help - if you node or come across any India related node on E2 that's not in here, please /msg me right away! Pointing out any errors etc in the following list will also be a big help. Dhanyawaad! Shukriya! Thank you!

Newest Additions

  1. Mohammed Ali (added by vishakh)
  2. Muhammed Iqbal (added by vishakh)
  3. Everything Arranged Marriage Registry
  4. Bahadur Shah Zafar
  5. Communism in India (added by vishakh)
  6. Patna (added by vishakh)
  7. Jammu and Kashmir: historiographical analysis
  8. Coca Cola in Kerala
  9. Hindutva
  10. Hindu Nationalism
  11. Dalit
  12. Quit India Movement
  13. odiyan
  14. shaktiman
  15. O.V. Vijayan
  16. Kalarippayattu
  17. Babri Masjid
  18. iron pillar
  19. Bodhidharma
  20. Panchatantra
  21. Indian Rope Trick
  22. Matrimonial ads
  23. Vaishnava Songs
  24. Srimad Bhagavatam
  25. Dohada Purana

Links: 664

Please note: This metanode was originally created by another user who has left E2 and was kind enough to let us keep it. I am maintaining it now. - mauler

General/Introduction

Geography

Neighbors

States and Union Territories

Cities

Other Places

Attractions

Forts

Tombs

Temples

Mosques

Others

Mountains

Major Rivers

Sea and Oceans

History

Eras and Empires

Events

Languages of India

Religions of India

Religion is central to Indian culture, and its practice can be seen in virtually every aspect of life in the country. Hinduism is the dominant faith of India, followed by about 80 percent of the population. Ten percent follow Islam, making the muslim population in India second only to Indonesia, about 5 percent are Sikhs and Christians; the rest (a good 45 million) are Buddhists, Jains, Bahai, and more.

India is also the birthplace of several major world religions including Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.

Religious Texts

Places of Worship

Religious Practices/Symbols