Question Q.10GS2GS2

How do cultural practices and traditions contribute to the idea of "Unity in Diversity"? Provide examples to support your argument.

Introduction

India is the temple of pluralism and mosaicness of diversity, with unity in diversity being not just an intellectual conception but an emotional experience.

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Main Body

Cultural Practices & Traditions contributing to Unity in Diversity 1) Harvest cycles of various regions and cultures → promoting misrelatediness and commonsality. eg: Pongal Kerala, Bihu Assam, Baisakhi Punjab. 2) Buddhist architecture integrated hindu symbols of "shalabhanjika" and yajnasarmi → acceptance and enrichment of diversity. 3) Cosmopolitan festivals, promoting inter-faith divides. eg: Phool Walen ki Saini in Delhi → participation of hindus. 4) Mutual learnings and evolution. eg: South culture → empowerment of females, can be imitated in North India. 5) Communal tendencies equifying mutual expression of religiosity. eg: Nuh violence 2023.

and Muslim. 6) Relative inequalities amplified by cultural practices. eg: common practice of polygamy in Islam. 7) Culture v/s development. eg: Jains protecting against ritual development in Parasnath site.

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Conclusion

Thus, unity in diversity needs to be preserved through progressive and inclusive development.

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Ritika

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Preamble

Unity in Diversity

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