A power point of India

1. A TASTE OF INDIA
Aina Herrero, Blanca Exposito, Sofia Tamayo and
Víctor Oya

2. INDIA’S WEATHER
Most of India has a tropical climate with three main seasons.
October to March is cold and dry.
April to May is hot and dry.
June to September is over 27-31ºC and very wet.
During the Monsoon season India experiences very strong winds and very heavy
rainfall.

3. TRAVELLING ACROSS INDIA
➔ The landscape of India is very varied.
➔ In the north there are the mountain ranges of the HIMALAYAS. The highest peak in
the Himalayas is MOUNT EVEREST.
➔ South of the Himalayas is a huge flat area through which the RIVER GANGES flows.
➔ Southern India is an area of high flat land called the Deccan Plateau.

4. HINDUISM
➔ Most people in India follow the HINDU religion.
➔ Hindus believe that Hindu gods and goddesses represent the different qualities
and powers of one supre
➔ Hindus have many festivals and celebrations,me God.
➔ Hindus believe that the place where any rivers meet is sacred. Platforms called
ghats are built to enable pilgrims to bathe more easily in the RIVER GANGES.

5. DIWALI
- For most Hindus, Diwali is the most important festival of the year. It takes place at
the end of October.
- Hindus decorate their homes and temples with rows of lights called DIVAS.
- There are big family celebrations with feasts and fireworks.
- Elephants have been a symbol of India and are still ridden in festival processions.
- Special patterns called RANGOLIS are drawn on the floor with coloured powders.
They believe that they will bring good luck to the house.

6. COOKING AND EATING IN INDIA
➔ Indian food is colourful and uses many spices.
➔ Indians eat different meals depending on what is grown in the area in which they
live, and their religion.
➔ Many Indians are vegetarians. Hindus do not eat beef and Muslims do not eat
pork.
➔ Although knives and forks are used in India, eating with the fingers of your right
hand is considered good manners.

7. COOKING AND EATING IN INDIA
➔ Daal is the Indian word for pulses, like lentils, chickpeas and kidney beans. These
pulses are used to make a stew-like dish called Daal.
➔ Ghee is a form of butter used in cooking.
➔ Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice. It is bright yellow and is considered a
symbol of hospitality.
➔ Turmeric is a yellow spice used in curries and is thought to be lucky.
➔ Red chillies are very hot! They are used in curries.
➔ Also ginger is a root used in curries and is added to tea.
➔ Mango is called the ‘King of Fruits’ in India and is used in Indian ice-cream.