| India is a country with maximum diversity in | | | | numerous Gods and Goddesses. They worship |
| religion, region, race, languages and cultures. This | | | | them and follow the path shown by them. This |
| fact is clearly manifested in the diverse art forms, | | | | even encouraged the Indians to build beautiful |
| paintings, architecture, folklores and folk dances. | | | | worship places. Whether temples or mosques or |
| India is said to be the home to the first known | | | | gurudwaras or the churches all these religious |
| human civilization, the Indus Valley Civilization. The | | | | buildings are a treat to see. |
| Indian art has been influenced by various cultures | | | | These buildings have the finest work of art |
| like the Dravidian, the Aryan, the Hindus, the | | | | displayed on them. People go there to worship |
| Mughals and the Europeans over a period of time. | | | | and find peace and solace. They have intricate |
| The deeply spiritual and diverse religious beliefs | | | | carvings and breathtaking interiors. |
| have played a major role in influencing the Indian | | | | Hindus use different materials to make idols of |
| art. Religion is called the way of life. The effect of | | | | their gods. They can be seen in clay, marble, |
| religion can be clearly seen on the Indian paintings. | | | | wood, and even metals. The top of a famous |
| There are paintings depicting the life of lord | | | | gurudwara in Amritsar is even covered with pure |
| Krishna. These paintings are inspired by the | | | | gold and is rightly called the Golden Temple. One |
| happenings in the lives of their gods. You will find | | | | of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj |
| beautifully painted picture of the birth of lord | | | | Mahal is another monument to admire the Indian |
| Krishna, and some depicting his victory over the | | | | art of that time. The carvings on this tomb can |
| cruel king Kansa and various other episodes of his | | | | easily leave you wondering how much of hard |
| life. | | | | work has gone into it. |
| The Islamic period also had its influence on the | | | | Several religions including Buddhism, Christianity, |
| Indian art. This era was inspired by Persian art. | | | | Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism and |
| You will find the art depicted in form of miniatures | | | | Zoroastrianism. These have all influenced various |
| in tempera on paper. The Rajputana period | | | | styles of art, architecture, literature, music and |
| marked a change in the art forms. They had a | | | | dance, and several lifestyles of people. |
| belief that the nature is sacred. | | | | India has a rich heritage in arts and architecture. It |
| This spiritual belief made them worship the various | | | | not only has the beautiful architectural structures, |
| forms of nature. This is even evident from the | | | | the carved figurines and the sculptured objects |
| art of their times. You will find that their painting | | | | but it also has the art depicted in the field of |
| had trees, animals and people in harmony to one | | | | painting, rhythm, dancing, and literary. The |
| another. | | | | uniqueness of Indian art comes from its spiritual |
| The Indian people have strong beliefs in their | | | | inspiration and their religious beliefs. |