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The 1.1 billion people of India–the world's second most populous country–have managed to preserve long-established traditions and patterns while embracing new customs and ideas. The architecture of the Taj Mahal, for example, adopted elements from all over India. And the earliest written evidence of henna used by women on special occasions goes back to 2100 B.C. in a legend inscribed on a tablet found in Syria. Some 70 percent of Indians live in rural areas and more than 80 percent are Hindu. The sari is a popular style of dress for Indian women, while for men it is the lungi, a garment tied at the waist with a single knot, and the pugree (turban) which is worn as a symbol of one's honor. See Dee Ann's story on Tanzanian rains at www.loupemedia.com/online/pederson2 See Dee Ann's story on bird migration at www.loupemedia.com/online/pederson3 |
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