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Essay on India is Great

March 31, 2023 - By Siddhant Rathour

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India is not a nation, nor a country. It is a subcontinent of nationalities. India is also known as Bharat, Hindustan, and the Golden Bird. India is the country of my dreams. I love my country and feel proud to say “I am an Indian”.

The country is well known for the slogan “Unity in diversity” around the globe because, in India, many religious creeds and casts live together with brotherhood. India is yet a developing country but I want to see it as a developed one.

Introduction

Our country India can be defined in only three words. “Unity in diversity“. This slogan provides a real introduction to our country India. But why this slogan works as an introduction to India? The answer is quite simple. India is full of diversity in its states.

Every state in India is known for its unique culture, dress, food and crafts. At a distance of every hundred kilometres, one can easily observe the changes. Also, people of different religions, Castes, and creeds live here. But despite this diversity, all the people of India live together with joy and brotherhood.

Some other names of my country are Bharat, Hindustan, and Aryavart.

Geography of India

India is an Asian country. It is enclosed from three of its sides. One is the Bay Of Bengal in the east. The second is the Arabian Sea in the west and the third is the Indian Ocean in the south. There are 29 states and 7 union territories in India. The biggest state is Rajasthan and Goa is the smallest one.

New Delhi which is also known as the heart of India is the capital of India. Delhi and Mumbai are the most crowded cities in India. Moreover, it is a neighbour country of Nepal, Bangladesh, China, Shri Lanka, Bhutan, Myanmar and Pakistan.

Culture of India

People of different religions such as Hinduism, Muslims, Sikhism, Christianity and Buddhism lived together in old times. India is also loaded with monuments, churches, tombs, temples, historical buildings, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, scenic beauty, places of architecture and countless more. Great leaders and freedom fighters were born in India.

Furthermore, India is famous for its festivals and celebrations. Indian culture has been full of festivals and celebrations. Holi, Diwali, Eid, Christmas, And Baisakhi are the most popular festivals in India. Also, India is called a country of a million Gods. One can easily witness lots of temples and religious places.

What makes India different

The Taj Mahal– Taj Mahal is counted among the seven wonders of the world. It is situated in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, A state in India.
Statue of Unity– When Indian talk about unity, The statue of unity ( The world’s tallest statue ) can’t be avoided. It is a statue of leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Nalanda University– The first university in the world was built in India which makes our country stand apart from other countries.

Indian Railway– Indian Railway is the world’s largest railway network.
Indian constitution– The Indian constitution written by Dr B R Ambedkar, is the world’s longest constitution.

Every Indian knows that

The national animal of India is Tiger. The national fruit of India is Mango. Peacock is the national bird of India. Hockey is the national sport of India. The national anthem of India is “Jana Gana Mana”. The national song of India is “Vande Mataram“.

Indian flag is called the Tricolour ( Tiranga ) because of its three colours. The first and uppermost colour of the flag “Saffron” stands for purity. The middle colour in the flag “White” stands for peace. The third and lowermost colour “Green” stands for fertility. Ashok Chakra in the middle of the flag has twenty-four equal spokes.

Final Words (Conclusion)

In conclusion, India is a big country having different cultures, religions, castes, and creeds but they live together. That is why India is popular for the saying “unity in diversity”. India is also quietly known as the land of spirituality, and philosophy. India is yet a developing country but shortly it will convert into a developed one.