Bangalore Bangalore [ bæ ŋ gəl ɔ ː, English], capital of the state of Karnataka, South India, 915 m above sea level, with (2011) 8.5 million residents (1991: 2,670,000 residents) the fastest growing metropolis India. Numerous universities and institutes; the Indian Institute of Science (with university status, founded in 1909) is one of the most…
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India Culture and Traditions
Customs and traditions In India, hospitality is central. Those who visit an Indian household are usually offered the best house they have. Traditional clothing also dominates, although Western garments such as jeans nowadays are common at least in the cities. India has a plethora of religious festivals, holidays and various New Year celebrations. The most…