Wikimedia Heritage User Group India

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India’s cultural heritage is not only one of the most ancient but it is also one of the most extensive and varied. From ancient times to the present many races and religions came here and left their imprints on the culture. These people either came into contact with India temporarily or permanently settled within her borders to evolve a distinctive Indian culture. This resulted in a synthesis of many cultures. With the result India, due to its rich and precious Cultural and Natural heritages, came to be known as the land of great wonders and diversities. Then Culture of India refers to the way of life of the people of India. India’s languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and customs differ from place to place within the country. The Indian culture is often labelled as an amalgamation of several segments of cultures, including traditions that are several millennia old. It spans across the entire Indian sub-continent. Many elements of India’s diverse cultural segments have had a profound impact across the world. In its collective form these cultural traits are identified as Indian cultural heritage.

Our Goals and Ambition

Wikimedia Heritage User Group India encompasses tangible and intangible, natural and cultural, Historical, movable and immovable and documentary, photography assets inherited from the past and transmitted to future generations by virtue of their irreplaceable value. The term ‘heritage’ has evolved considerably over time. Initially referring exclusively to the monumental remains of cultures, the concept of heritage has gradually been expanded to embrace living culture and contemporary expressions

India is a multilingual and multicultural country. And if we look its the history on this, we know many monuments and tombs related to Rulers, Religion, Indo-Islamic, pre-partition, culture, but there are many such historical places in India specially North India which have a remarkable history, but at present there is no government, non -government or any organization is not taking any care and which are becoming extinct in danger with time. This project will bring all that places to Wikipedia with the help of Wikimedia under the project

CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIAN HERITAGE

Heritage is that which is inherited. Heritage is something which is specific and typical of a particular place, area, region or country on the one hand and of a family, community or people on the other. It is both natural and human made created or evolved during the course of history. The glorious past of India has ensured that the present and subsequent generations have plenty of historical, cultural and natural heritages to be proud of The fascinating monuments and heritage sites in the country stand quietly today to tell their story of joy, sorrow, courage, and sacrifice before tourists. Each of the stories is so enchanting and singular that tourists will be left asking for more at the end of each narration. For centuries, people migrating to India, with their respective cultures and traditions and later mixing with the cultures and traditions of the Indians has given birth to a new heritage and culture. This amalgamation of cultures has slowly but gradually enriched the values and faiths of the Indians even further. As a result Hinduism, Buddhism. Islam, Jainism, and Christianity have made India one of the largest secular countries of the World where Diwali, Christmas, Eid, and Buddha Jayanti are celebrated with equal enthusiasm and exuberance. As one turns the pages of history, the rich heritage of India comes alive with all its fragrance and colour which are still breathing in the heritage forts, palaces, temples, and monuments which can be found in each and every corner of this multi-faceted country, like India. The splendid architecture, minutely carved motifs, and embellished facades of the heritage monuments narrate the immense skill of the craftsmen which have been fascinating the World for many centuries. When foreign tourists visit India they may not be able to see the entire heritage sites of India as these are far too many. UNESCO has come up with the mission to protect these treasures which are the finest gifts to the World from India. Be it the exquisite craftmanship and marble inlay work of the Taj Mahal or the sculptures of the Khajuraho Temples.