In India, the past is never really past. It is the spice in the morning chai, the kolam rice flour design at the doorstep, the muscle memory of a dancer’s mudra. To understand Indian culture and lifestyle is to witness a continuous, living dialogue between 5,000 years of civilization and the hyper-connected 21st century.

Music and dance are an integral part of Indian culture, with a rich tradition of classical and folk music, as well as classical and folk dances. Some popular forms include:

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