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Living habits and customs of Indians

First, Indian clothing habits

1, many places in India have the custom of wearing headscarves because of their religious beliefs; Among them, according to tradition, Sikhs have to grow hair, beards and headscarves since childhood.

Most Indian men wear loose collars and narrow pants.

3. The traditional dress of Indian women is sari, which refers to a piece of cloth with a length of more than 15 yards, which is wrapped around the body when worn. Indian women are good at using skills such as tying, encircling, tying, wrapping, wrapping and wearing. This has made a different change in Sally.

Second, India is very patriarchal. When a daughter gets married, parents must prepare a generous dowry. If there is no dowry, the daughter can't marry.

Third, the temperature in India is extremely high in summer. Indians like to take a bath to cool down, several times a day.

Indians also like to take a bath in the morning. Many people rushed to the Ganges River to take a bath with their bags before dawn.

4. Holi Festival originated from the famous Indian epic Mahabharata. It is held in February and March every year, and the celebration time varies.

During the festival, people throw red powder made of flowers and water polo at each other to welcome the arrival of spring.

5. "Idol stands outside the temple." The external walls and roofs of Hindu temples are often covered with statues, but there is nothing inside.

6. Indians shake hands when they meet, but men should bow slightly when they meet women. Men should try to avoid contact with women, and should not talk to women alone in public.