India is a fairy tale country, a mystery country, a magnet country, the cradle of civilization and humanity.
Throughout the ages, India has attracted travelers with its bright colors and the color of life, history and diverse architectural monuments past centuries.
So it beckoned us so much that we had to make an incredibly difficult and vibrant journey through its vast expanses.
We visited many cities, villages, countless palaces, temples, tombs, fortresses, museums, and also swam and sunbathed in Goa.
There is a country on earth - an eternal mystery!
And just the desire to understand it is not enough.
There are miracles, there is reality, there is a fairy tale,
It can only be accepted sincerely!
Everything there is harmonious, deep and dignified,
There is inspiration of life in every stone and flower!
You feel cozy and calm there,
And there is no place for sadness and longing!
I found this beautiful poem about India. Of course, you can’t agree with every line of his.
Not in all corners of the vast country you feel comfortable and calm.
And the words “there is no place for sadness and melancholy” are completely wrong.
India has the largest number of illiterate people, more than half of them.
India is monstrous dirty country. You can see heaps of garbage all around.
In India They live in very poor conditions, children go hungry and beg.
The rivers are polluted and this causes many diseases...
The country has a huge number of problems to solve. Let's wish her success in this.
Tourism is an important sector of the Indian economy.
Every year more and more foreign tourists visits India.
Indians are positive, sociable and smiling people.
They sincerely know how to enjoy the sun, people, nature and a piece of ordinary bread.
There are more than enough exotics there.
Indians enjoy taking pictures.
I would like to give some advice. Bring a pack of shoe covers from home, as well as warm socks. You are not allowed to enter the temples wearing shoes.
The most important law is not to drink tap water. Even brushing your teeth is better with drinking water.
Also be sure to bring several rolls of toilet paper with you. In India it is only in hotels. You won’t see it in other, even the most visited places.
Before you climb onto an elephant, a camel or anything else, discuss the exact price; when paying at the end of the voyage, be adamant, no matter how the owners of the exotic transport whine.
India can be compared to a coin that has lain in the ground for a long time. And it’s up to you whether you see dirt on it or gold behind the dirt. We saw gold!
Overwhelmingly impressed! I need to come to my senses a little before starting the stories.
And I think the stories should start with monkeys. After all, they are the symbol of this year.
All photographs are our own.
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India is a fabulous country.
India is a land of magic and mystery, dazzling beauty and exotic charm; a country where centuries converge, and modernity intertwines with antiquity;
a country where hospitality is a tradition and development is the goal of life!
Beauty that defies description and comparison.
The civilization is as old as history itself.
India is an iridescent mosaic of peoples, different religions and cultures, lush vegetation and deserts, rivers and mountains, modernity and centuries-old traditions.
The first trip to India is like being born again in an unfamiliar environment and again starting to learn new rules of life and get to know the world around you. The good thing about India is that it is endless, you can absorb it endlessly from your first trip to your last breath. She accepts and dissolves everything that comes from the outside, changes people and cultures to suit her energy and rhythms, and at the same time remains unchanged.
India is always unexpected, it is impossible to prepare for it, no matter what we hear about it - reality anticipates all stories.
India – Wonderland! Wishes come true in India! The ones you wished for at sunset and the ones you asked for in the Shiva temple. And even, perhaps, those that you wished for just like that, for example, accidentally biting off the tail of the hottest pepper, mistaking it for a pea pod!
Be careful what you wish for, it just might come true!
So, our journey began. Descending from the plane, we find ourselves in the capital of India -Delhi, one of the largest and most colorful cities in the world, combining the splendor of temples.
We will visit a grandiose, magnificent temple complex Akshardham.
VRINDAVAN- the place where he spentKrishna's early years City of Five Thousand temples. Not everyone can get here. Vrindavan is the highest planet in the spiritual world, it is considered the highest because it is here that Sri Radha and Krishna, the original source of all other incarnations, all aspects of the Absolute Truth, eternally perform the most confidential lila. In Vrindavan everything is conscious. Krishna fulfills desires, gives every being in Vrindavan the unlimited ability to understand why we came to this earth.
You and I will make a pilgrimage - Parikrama is when you go around some Holy place, expressing respect to this land.
It's important to understand that a pilgrimage is not an excursion. We are not the ones who inspect the temples and Deities. THEY ARE THE GODS EXAMINING US!!! Vrindavan cannot be understood with the mind! You just need to believe in Vrindavan!!!
Parikrama brings great benefit to a person by falling into a wonderful fairy tale with fabulous heroes Radha and Krishna. After all, the most important thing is Love, and true Love cannot be learned from books or by performing any rituals. Only a living soul, filled to the brim with this innermost feeling, is able to convey the whole essence, and if there is dirt in our heart, we notice it on the outside.
The scriptures say that the land of Vrindavan is sacred and by walking on it with bare feet, we are cleansed of many sins.
AGRA- the capital of the Mughal Empire and the pearl of India. Many real “wonders of the world” are concentrated here - the famous white marble mausoleum of the Taj Mahal.
Jaipur
The beautiful city of Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. "Pink City"
It received this name due to the abundant use of pink stone in architecture.
Jaipur is famous all over the world for its colorful fabrics, jewelry, precious stones and gems.
“India keeps many amazing secrets and mysteries. Five thousand years ago, the greatest sage in the universe composed " The Book of Life" which describes the destinies of all living on Earth or only those who can benefit the Earth.
In the desert of Rajasthan, in a special repository there is the “Book of Life”; these sacred records have survived to this day in the most abandoned and inaccessible areas. If your time has come, the universe will open for you, and you will be able to find in the common repository the piece of paper on which your individual destiny is written.
Our journey will end in Sariska Tiger Reserve located in the DistrictAlwara. Although there are not many tigers left in the region, the reserve continues to attract tourists. Along with other big cat species such as leopards and jungle cats, the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary is home to other wildlife including striped hyena, golden jackal, four-horned antelope, wild boar, deer, monkeys, birds and reptiles.
Throughout our journey you will learn what the purpose of a woman and a man is. What should you do in life or what should you devote yourself to? Educational lectures, yoga classes, as well as spiritual practices and rituals
The cost of the entire tour is $950 (includes accommodation, meals, travel around India, visits to temples and places of power, training). Tickets to Delhi and back + visa are paid separately
Svetlana Tsarkova
TARGET: Expand children’s understanding of nature and human society. Clarify and expand children's knowledge about India. Continue to introduce children to the globe, form concepts: « countries» , "border", "continents". Continue learning to name animals this countries(habits, habitat).
DEMONSTRATION MATERIAL: presentation « Indian fairy tales» , natural objects6 items of clothing, dishes, music.
Progress of the lesson:
Educator: Guys, today we invite you to trip to fairyland, which is on globe. And where we’ll go we’ll have to guess... Music is playing. (girls dance "khatuba").
TEACHER: Did you guess which one? the country is being talked about? Children's answers
TEACHER: Let us tell you about this country full of secrets and magic. Own name a country received in honor of the river IND.
ATTENTION TO THE SCREEN: SLIDE №3
FLAG: is a rectangular panel of three horizontal stripes of equal width: top - saffron, middle - white and bottom - green. In the center of the flag there is an image of a wheel with 24 spokes, dark blue. Orange color means spirituality, white means peacefulness, green means fertility, circle is a religious symbol.
COAT OF ARMS: The coat of arms depicts four Indian lion on a round abacus. The fourth lion is at the back and therefore hidden from view. The coat of arms symbolizes a nation that is “brave in courage, strong in body, prudent in counsel and intimidates opponents.
TEACHER:
Far, far away, beyond the seas and forests, beyond rivers and deserts, there stands a high mountain and its name is Everest, this is the most high point of our planet. Imagine that you have climbed this mountain and below you, far, far, below lies a beautiful fairyland India.
India. View from Everest (SLIDE No. 5).
Children recite a poem.
There is no higher place on earth,
Than the top of Everest.
Climb Everest -
And you will see everything around.
You could see it right away
Calicut, Madras and Delhi (SLIDE No. 6)
City fabulous Bombay
With the dance of poisonous snakes (SLIDE No. 7,8)
Yogis dancing on coals,
Monkeys and tigers in the jungle (SLIDE No. 9)
Rhino that's like a tank
Moving along the Ganges River.
All the temples are visible from above:
Buddha, Vishnu, Krishna, Rama (SLIDE No. 10)
Shiva's third eye is visible.
Panorama - top class!
Place the chair on top
And admire from above.
If only the whole picture (SLIDE No. 11)
The clouds won't cover it.
TEACHER: When they talk about India I immediately remember the great river Ganges (SLIDE-12). The Ganges is one of the deepest and long rivers South Asia. The Ganges is considered a sacred river. It is also considered a heavenly river that descended to earth and became the Ganges River.
Main city India is considered - Delhi. The city is home to the world famous Taj Museum. Mahal monument love. The museum is considered the 8th wonder of the world.
TEACHER: IN India indigenous people are considered vegetarians. (ask the children if they know who vegetarians are). This is explained by the fact that, firstly, India is very hot, meat and fish spoil quickly, secondly, eating cow meat is prohibited, because cows are considered India sacred animals and roam freely on the street.
SLIDES-15,16.
TEACHER: Because of favorable climate India It is distinguished by a wide variety of flora and fauna. A huge number of people live here various types animals, insects, and many plant species grow. IN India created National parks, nature reserves, tiger reserves, 200 zoos.
TEACHER: In the past, the elephant was a symbol of the power and greatness of rulers countries - maharajas, and now - a hardworking assistant to the peasants. This animal is the hero of many Hindu and Buddhist parables and legends. The best compliment for Indian girl - tell her that she walks like an elephant.
And now we will introduce you to animals India through riddles.
Riddles about animals India:
There is a lot of power in him,
He is almost as tall as a house.
He has a huge nose
It’s as if the nose has been growing for a thousand years. (Elephant) SLIDE-18
It sits on its hind legs,
That goes for four.
And from branch to branch
Jumps like a fast walker.
Loves to ride
On large vines.
You probably guessed it - this is (Monkey). SLIDE-19
Majestic, graceful.
You know, her mouth is deadly.
If the hood inflates,
Better get out! (Cobra) SLIDE-20
He's like a big cat
Graceful and smart.
But he doesn’t like different games
Striped formidable. (Tiger) SLIDE-21
Graceful, beautiful, strong and dexterous,
It has long been surrounded by legends.
The eyes glow brightly like emeralds,
A black outfit suits them so well. (Panther) SLIDE-22
TEACHER: And here’s another riddle, it’s about a boy. Say his name.
The boy grew up in a wolf pack,
He considers himself a wolf
He is friends with the bear and the panther,
He is reputed to be dexterous and brave. SLIDE-23
TEACHER:
That's right - Mowgli, and you know that the action of this fairy tales happens just in India. Let's remember the heroes of this wonderful story (Children name animals) Well, now you have an idea of the richest animal world Indian jungle.
TEACHER: Now let's take a closer look at the wonders that are hidden among the intricate streets of old Delhi. Look how unusually the street is decorated.
Slide-25. Look, here sits a yogi. (child tells who a yogi is) .
These are people who have dedicated their lives to improving their body and spirit. They say, and there is a lot of evidence for this, that an experienced yogi can not only walk barefoot on hot coals or sharp nails, but even fly. Would you like to become a little yogi?
Children with a teacher show exercises.
Belly breathing:
I. Place your hands loosely on your stomach.
2. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, sticking your stomach out like a balloon.
3. Exhale slowly through your nose, tensing your abdominal muscles.
Breath "bellows":
I. Place your hands on your chest.
2. Inhale slowly and deeply, expanding your chest.
3. Exhale slowly, contracting your chest.
4. Repeat the exercise three times.
Bird pose
The birds flew to the sun,
And then they sat down on the grass.
We sat, we sat,
They flew into the sky again.
We stand straight, bend our back back. Then we lean forward. We try not to bend our legs
Pilot Pose
There's a plane in the blue sky,
On an airplane, I am the pilot.
Now I turn on full speed, I fly forward like an arrow!
Balance exercise. Let's stand up straight. Slowly tilt your body forward, stretch your arms in front of you, palms facing each other. We move one of the legs back. We return to the starting position and perform a symmetrical pose.
Lion cub pose
There will be a mane like dad's
And there will be paws with claws.
Lion cub - he's also a cat,
Just a little bigger...
We sit on our knees, heels under us, placing our hands on our knees. Take a full breath, suck in your tummy. We spread our fingers wide, straighten our arms at the elbows, widen our eyes, bringing them inward, stick out our tongue and try to reach the chin. We growl: - rrr. The asana strengthens the nasopharynx and makes speech more intelligible. Recommended for children with speech impairments.
Tree pose
There is a tree in the field
And an owl flies over the tree. "Uh, uh, uh" speaks
We stand up straight. We imagine that our legs are like the roots of a mighty tree. We take the foot of one leg with our hands and lift it as high as possible. We bend our arms at the elbows, connecting our palms together - these are tree branches. We stand in this position as long as it feels good. Then we change the leg.
TEACHER: Look who's sitting in the market square. This is another miracle India! Fakir is the lord of snakes!
Sounds slow Indian melody and Fakir comes out into the middle of the carpet (boy dressed in national Indian clothes) .
Snake spell dance. Fakir to a bright, impulsive Indian the melody is trying to tame the snake, which is portrayed by the girls.
APPLAUSE.
TEACHER: Let's look at the men's Indian national clothes. The main thing in it is the turban. (child's story)
IN India Men everywhere wear turbans. This is a long piece of cloth, usually 5 meters long, which is wrapped many times around the head. The turban was originally intended to protect the head from the heat and sultry sun. To cope with the heat climatic conditions In the desert, this long piece of cloth was soaked in water overnight and then tied around the head in the morning. The many layers of the turban retain moisture throughout the day and thus save you from the blazing heat.
Sounds indian melody. Girls dressed in Indian National costumes.
Indian girl tells
Why Indian Are the clothes so unusual? Because it has retained its tradition and national characteristics. Even being influenced by other cultures, she took the best of everything. Indian The clothes are very elegant, comfortable and convenient. Despite everything, Indians They wear it with great pride. Holidays, family celebrations, official ceremonies are the moment when Indians give special preference to traditional national clothing. Saree is one of the most beautiful outfits that is worn. Indian. When someone imagines Indian woman, the first thing that comes to mind is the sari the woman is wearing.
A sari is a rectangular piece of fabric, usually 5 to 9 meters in length, woven from delicate cotton or silk. Plain or with floral patterns, it can be either everyday or festive, embroidered with gold threads and sparkles. One thing is certain - the tradition of wearing a sari, which has existed for thousands of years, will never disappear here.
Adult Indian continues showing your outfit:
- Indian clothing is famous for its richness of color and the goodness emanating from it. Clothing for women, such as a sari, emphasizes their femininity, while clothing for men is comfortable and convenient in hot climates. Indian outfits are as varied as everyone else Indian culture. Each village, city, region differs from each other not only in their way of life, language, food, but also in the style of wearing, colors, and way of draping clothes. There is no strict uniformity here, although a general style is visible.
TEACHER: Well, guys, all good things come to an end. And ours the journey has come to an end. Pay attention to the screen, it shows how the guys and I studied this fairyland.
SLIDE-29, 30,31.
At the end Fakir and the girl - Indian invite children to look at and examine the objects they brought with them yourself: dishes, costumes, books. The teacher asks the children to name what certain objects are made of, what they look like, and why people need them.
- What were the distinctive features of Indian and Chinese society?
§ 26.1. India is a land of fabulous wealth
In fairy tales and legends, India was portrayed as a country of untold riches, and foreigners who found themselves in the country were convinced of this. The main sources of India's wealth were its nature, favorable for the development of agriculture, and the tireless work of farmers and artisans. Peasants, reclaiming land from the jungle and irrigating it, received high yields of grains, spices, and fruits twice a year.
The country was rich in minerals, including precious stones. The artisans of India were distinguished by their skill; they knew how to make fabrics as thin as a spider's web. There was brisk trade in the cities; there were always many foreign merchants. In the 15th century, the Russian merchant Afanasy Nikitin visited India; his description of his journey is a valuable source on the history of the country.
Mother and child. Sculpture VIII-IX centuries.
Protected on almost all sides by the sea, jungle and the highest mountains world - the Himalayas, India was relatively accessible only from the north-west.
The main overland trade routes passed in this direction, and enemies attacked from here.
In the 5th-6th centuries, invasions of nomads destroyed the powerful Gupta state. After this, India remained fragmented for a long time. The emerging states led by princes - rajas - fought with each other, sometimes grew stronger, but quickly disintegrated. For life ordinary people All this did not have that much of an impact. This was partly due to the special role of the community. In India, it was often distinguished by its large size and complex structure, uniting the inhabitants of an entire region. Communities built and repaired irrigation canals, organized the lives of their members, and, if necessary, self-defense.
Dancing Shiva. Figurine XII-XIII centuries.
Since ancient times, Indian society has been divided into four varnas: brahmin priests, warriors, farmers (together with artisans and traders) and dependent people - “servants”. Outside this division were the “untouchables.”
Later, a more granular division into castes appeared, and often for Indians it was more important to belong to a caste than to a varna. A caste was any group of people who engaged in one activity and separated themselves from other castes. Belonging to a caste was inherited; usually its members married each other.
Temple of the Sun God in Konarak. Fragment. XIII century
Some castes arose as a result of the allocation of new professions, others - during the annexation of previously independent tribes to various Indian states. All together the castes formed a complex hierarchical structure. Their number varied. Now there are at least three thousand castes in India.
As a rule, a high caste position corresponded to wealth, and a low caste position corresponded to poverty. Caste system asserted the “naturalness” of inequality and the necessity of castes for each other.
During their conquests, the Arabs conquered northern part India. At the beginning of the 13th century, a Muslim state arose here with its capital in Delhi - the Delhi Sultanate. The sultans brought most of India under their rule. In the middle of the 13th century, the Mongols attacked the sultanate more than once, but they were never able to capture it. However, at the end of the 14th century, a new conqueror, Timur, ravaged Delhi, killed and took hundreds of thousands of people into captivity. As a result, the country was fragmented. The Sultanate now included only the territory around Delhi, and in 1526 it was captured by conquerors invading from the north.
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The culture of India was composed of different eras of history, customs, traditions and ideas, both invaders and immigrants. Many cultural customs, languages and monuments are cited as examples of such mixing over the centuries.
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India Gate. The India Gate is a famous landmark in New Delhi; it is an arch whose construction was completed in 1931. India Gate is dedicated to the soldiers who died during the First World War. Walking around the arch, you can see many names of fallen soldiers carved on stone blocks. The arch is built from golden-colored basalt; it changes color under different lighting conditions. At night, the arch is illuminated, and together with the nearby fountains, a beautiful architectural ensemble is created.
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At the foot of the India Gate, the Eternal Flame burns, and nearby is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which was created in 1971 after the end of the Third War between India and Pakistan. Next to the arch there is a park where people come to relax local residents and tourists.
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Museum of India. The Museum of India, or Indian Museum, is one of the oldest museums on earth. It was discovered near Calcutta in 1814 on the initiative of biologist Nathaniel Wellisch. Since its founding, the museum has housed many historical, biological and mineralogical collections.
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Taj Mahal. This is a mosque-mausoleum located in India, near the Jumna River, built in the mid-17th century. The Taj Mahal is also called the wonder of the world of India. The Taj Mahal is known throughout the world as the best example of Mughal style architecture. The most famous element of this architectural masterpiece is the white marble dome.
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The Victoria Memorial is one of the landmarks of Kolkata. It was built in the early 20th century in honor of Queen Victoria and officially opened in 1921. This is a real palace in the British style, a snow-white building that amazes with its restrained beauty. The memorial was built in marble and decorated with many images of Queen Victoria. There are beautiful gardens around the memorial.
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Bondla Nature Reserve is essentially a large zoo; its area does not exceed 8 sq. km. However, this is a very interesting place to visit, where you can get acquainted with the animals and flora this part of India. The reserve is located 55 km from the capital of Goa, Panjim.
