Why is India Awesome – Hindustan Humara Sabse Pyara

India – a country where life can be joyous, tough, colorful, stressful, chaotic but never boring. People say that ‘you can love India and hate India on the same time’ however we Indians rarely find an occasion to hate it. We find pleasure even in its flaws.  There are many things about the country that keeps us alive and moving, many things that keeps us high and motivated and many things that keep us kind and compassionate. Here are few things about the country that can make your day,

1. Kaam Wali, Maali, Phool Wala, Driver, Doodh Wala

The comfort of domestic help will spoil you for life without breaking your bank balance. You feel like a queen all your life.

2. India is a food lover’s paradise

Nothing beats Indian food – curries, pakodas, momos, samosas, dosas, naans, vada, kebabs, paneer and so much more!. The best part is how the taste of the food changes from one part of the country to another. For instance, street food in Surat is completely different as compared to Mumbai, which is few hundred kilometers away.

3. India spoils every photographer

India is a photographer’s delight!, it has beautiful sights to click everywhere. Take a camera and go for a walk, you will return with your memory card full.

4. Jannat for Tea Lovers 

Masala Chai, which is available in every nook and corner. People can are happy and high on Tea here.

5. Holi, Diwali, Onma, Eid, Lohri, Pongal, Christmas

Did I miss more than 100 of them?. Festivals are super colorful and total Fun! Depending on where you live, you will get a chance to experience as many as you want. 

6. More festivals = more holidays!

The early calendar is full with red dates, should not count sudden bandh holidays though

7. Traveling in Railway Train is awesome

From luxury of a 1^st class to affordability of a general class, there is something for everyone. Since all of them are crowded, it hardly makes a difference.

8.  5 rupaye ka ek, matlab 10 rupaye ka teen.

India is a paradise for shopaholics with endless possibilities for every budget and bargain is the right of Janta.

9. Haircuts, manicures, waxing DO THEM ALL

Beauty salons are affordable. Like really affordable. Plus the lady who comes home to do it, will charge lesser. Does this happen anywhere else?.

10. India is a sensory overload

Your senses of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching all at the same time.

11. Architectural miracles that will make your jaws drop

The mighty Taj Mahal is just one of them, I am sure nobody has counted the number of architectural beauties in the country. There are many in each city, villages, town and even on Mountains.

12. So you have a lust for mountains? Himalayas chalega?

The biggest belt of Himalayas is part of north India. Wanaa climb?

13. Or Beaches on your Mind?. Should I start naming?

The pristine white sand beaches with turquoise blue water of Goa, Andaman, Lakshadweep, Gokarna, Puri are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world – and yet not touristy!

14. OK! So you have seen that elsewhere too?. Wanna try Sand Dunes?

Try Dune Biking here at Thar Desert of Rajasthan and watch the beautiful sunset here. Tell us if you have seen a prettier sunset ever like this.

15. Living in India will test your limits

In every way and toughen you up. After this, you can live just about anywhere.

16. Get anything delivered to your doorstep for free. 

Save the cell phone number of your corner store owner to open the world of possibilities.

17. Sarees! They make every woman look pretty!

 We believe they look their best in Sarees.. Hot too.

18. It is the land of spirituality. 

You can learn Yoga for free in a local park or a temple. But only if you can wake up as early as 5:30 am.

19. Bindis on the foreheads, flowers in the hair and henna on palms

it is the land of fashion, yet simple.

20. You get welcomed by Rangoli

The amazing sight of Rangoli artwork outside houses on festivals and special occasions – Welcomes you everywhere!

21. The famous Indian head wobble.

Sometimes when a yes or a no is not an acceptable answer, there’s a solution for that in India; the famous Indian head wobble.

22. Bhaang lassi

where else will you find a super potent marijuana milk shake that’s sold legally?

23. Old Monk in winters and kingfisher beer in summers

Welcome every season with cheers.

24. Country’s amazing obsession with cricket

Watching the country’s obsession with cricket and how everyone turns overly patriotic when there’s a match against Pakistan – pure awesomeness.

25. We Wash, We are proud of it.

Jets here, jets there, jets everywhere. In urban India, you will find jets in almost every toilet. In rural India, you will find floor toilets with “lota”. We are proud of it!

26. Background sounds of life will never make you feel lonely.

The sounds of vegetable sellers on the street, vehicles moving, children playing, these background sounds of life will never make you feel lonely.

27. Marriages = week long festivals 

All other marriages are too boring in comparison. It is like a festival, OK bigger than that.

28. Indian traffic will make you an expert driver

When you learn to drive on zigzag roads with not only human, but animals on road. You will become an expert driver, pilot you can say too. 

29. The traffic and long queues will teach you how to be patient.

You become patient as there is no other option. Flying is not possible and breaking your car is not wise.

30. Here traffic is always a good excuse for being late.

Yes! No one ever doubts it.

31. Did you know that “Goa Trance” originated here.

Nothing can beat a good old underground psychedelic trance party of Goa. After all, “Goa Trance” originated here.

32. Random sighting of animals everywhere 

Cows, monkeys sometimes even peacocks.

33. “Jugaad” We are the best at It

We take this approach if things don’t work out normal way.

34. Autorichshaws, The Indian Tuk-Tuk! 

You think about them and they are there. They are everywhere and makes life easy.

35. Indian offices are like families 

Everyone eats lunch together, shares problem, gossips, drinks and have fun too.

36. Watch the entire country come together during Ramzan

Watching how the entire country comes together during Ramzam month for iftar to experience delicious treats on the streets is a feast to eyes. Try Delhi’s Jama Masjid road or Mumbai’s Minara Masjid Lane, and Mohammed Ali Road.
 

37. You can color just about anyone that you see on the street.

Celebrating Holi with powdered colors, water balloons and water guns. Nobody minds, as it is a festival of joy.  It’s a big, fat psychedelic party!

38. Christmas brings joy and an alarm to plan New year Party

Being a part of Christmas celebrations and parties with a dose of Indian-ness. Attending midnight mass and watching how the streets light up, especially in Old Goa, Shillong, Kolkata and Pondicherry.

39. Who Says there is NO FREE LUNCH

Eating the langars of Gurudwaras! A full plate of delicious hygienic vegetarian meal can be enjoyed for free by anyone of any religion in these beautiful Sikh temples.

40. Are you a dog lover? Play with them here

There’s a lot of free love on Indian streets for dog lovers because killing of stray dogs is illegal in the country as of 2001. Most of these dogs are well fed and given rabies shot by the local residents and NGOs.

41. Indian street food toughens you

and your digestive system too. You can now eat street food anywhere in the world without any stress.

42. ‘Sukha Puri’ our Right

You will not see any Indian who will not demand a sukha puri after eating his bhel/pani puri. If you find one, he is not an Indian

43. We call it Joint Family

The number of people in your support system of family and friends is massive! It’s big enough to form your own political party if you want. We do not call them relatives, we call them joint family.

Do you need more proof that India is awesome?, Ask his Holiness, the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists who lives in Dharamshala, India. He has been living in India since almost 60 Years now. India is awesome and so are the people. Forward this article to show your love towards the loveliest nation in the world. 

Jai Hind!