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This soft, leavened flatbread is cooked in a tandoor and is a staple in many North Indian meals, often served with curries.
Naan
This iconic form of Indian folk dance is known for its energetic moves, bright costumes, and foot-tapping music, and originates from the state of Gujarat.
Garba
This Hindu god, known for his blue skin and mischievous childhood, is the deity of wisdom, compassion, and love.
Lord Krishna
This Indian conglomerate owns the British luxury car brand Jaguar and operates the global tea brand Tetley
Tata Group
This city, known as the "Pink City," is famous for its historic forts, palaces, and as the capital of Rajasthan.
Jaipur
This dish, a popular street food in Mumbai, consists of a toasted bun stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes and served with a spicy chutney.
Vada Pav
This widely practiced spiritual practice originated in ancient India and focuses on meditation, physical postures, and breath control to achieve mental and physical well-being.
Yoga
This is the name of the epic that tells the story of the Kurukshetra War and contains the Bhagavad Gita.
Mahabharat
This brand is India's largest paint company and is known for its innovative products in decorative and industrial paints
Asian Paints
This 2009 film, directed by Danny Boyle, which tells the rags-to-riches story of a young man was shot here.
Dharavi
This rice and meat dish, is said to have been brought to India by the Persians and popularized in the Mughal court.
Biryani
This traditional form of painting from the state of Madhya Pradesh is known for its tribal art, using bold colors and geometric shapes to depict folklore and nature.
Warli Art
This sacred Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is known for its towering gopurams (entrance towers) and historical significance.
Meenakshi Temple
This brand is famous for its herbal products, including toothpaste, soaps, and food items.
Patanjali Ayurved
This famous mosque, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, is located in the heart of Delhi and is one of the largest in India.
Jama Masjid
This key spice in many Indian dishes, known for its warm, slightly bitter taste, is often used in garam masala and originates from the flower buds of a tree.
Clove
This ritual, celebrated in many parts of India, marks the beginning of the marriage ceremony and involves the couple's families coming together.
Mehendi Ceremony
This largest religious gathering in the world occurs every 12 years in India, where millions of Hindus gather to bathe in sacred rivers.
Kumbh Mela
This Indian food delivery and restaurant discovery platform was founded in 2008 by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah.
Zomato
This ancient structure was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911.
Gateway of India
This spice, a key ingredient in many Indian dishes, is derived from the dried stigma of a flower and adds a distinct golden hue and earthy flavor.
Saffron
This ancient Indian sport, involves two teams who try to knock down an opponent's wooden structure, using a ball and strategy, and is one of the earliest forms of team games in India.
Gilli Danda
This powerful weapon, gifted to Lord Rama by the gods, is used to kill Ravana in the epic Ramayana.
Brahmastra
This Indian biotechnology company, founded by Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, specializes in biosimilars and other pharmaceuticals
Biocon
This high-altitude desert region is known for its breathtaking landscapes, monasteries, and vibrant Buddhist culture.
Ladakh