Indian Culture: The Heart and Soul of My Sacred Motherland - (Professor) Sita Tilwani - Bog

A spinning wheel which paved way for a nation's independence from foreign rule and became its symbol for self - sufficiency and dignity.- The world's only floating post office.- The world's tallest statue in memory of the legendary "Iron Man" who united more than 500 princely states and thus became the architect of the world's largest democracy.- Magnificent and mystic festivals of kites, lights, boats and colours with elaborate rituals.- A crater on Planet Venus named after a lady doctor.- The son of a boatman who sold flowers outside a temple but grew up to become the nation's "Missile Man" and also its President.- "Tandav / तांडव", the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva at the Temple of Chidambaram.- Operation Flood, the world's largest dairy development programme.- "The Song of the Lord", a poem on the essence of "Vedant", narrated on the battlefield by none other than Liladhar Lord Krishna, the Supreme Godhead.What they all have in common?Being a part of the splendid tapestry of the world's oldest civilisation, India. Come and embark on this fascinating journey to witness all this and the cultural heritage of India, its religions and festivals through the eyes of 7 - year old Mokshaj and his two sisters, Ruthvika and Rudrika, both of whom are twins aged 5 years.A must read for children of all ages.