The Everything2 India Encyclopedia

"So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone,
either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary
country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems
to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked."

-- Mark Twain, from Following the Equator

It is impossible not to be astonished by India. Nowhere else does humanity present itself in such a dizzying, creative burst of cultures and religions, races and tongues. Every aspect of the country presents itself on a massive, exaggerated scale, worthy in comparison only to the superlative mountains that overshadow it. Perhaps the only thing more difficult than to be indifferent to India would be to describe or understand India completely.

-- geographia.com

On a suggestion by mauler some time back, I am taking up the task of compiling everything about India on Everything2. A few links in the node are not noded yet - I have included them for completeness.

Of course this is always a work in progress. Here's how you can help - if you node or come across any India related node on E2 that's not in here, please /msg me right away! Pointing out any errors etc in the following list will also be a big help. Dhanyawaad! Shukriya! Thank you!

Newest Additions

  1. Kolkata Metro (added by Oolong)
  2. A Jamai Writes (added by Oolong)
  3. Main Hoon Na
  4. Mohammed Ali (added by vishakh)
  5. Muhammed Iqbal (added by vishakh)
  6. Everything Arranged Marriage Registry
  7. Bahadur Shah Zafar
  8. Communism in India (added by vishakh)
  9. Patna (added by vishakh)
  10. Jammu and Kashmir: historiographical analysis
  11. Coca Cola in Kerala
  12. Hindutva
  13. Hindu Nationalism
  14. Dalit
  15. Quit India Movement
  16. odiyan
  17. shaktiman
  18. O.V. Vijayan
  19. Kalarippayattu
  20. Babri Masjid
  21. iron pillar
  22. Bodhidharma
  23. Panchatantra
  24. Indian Rope Trick
  25. Matrimonial ads

Links: 664


Please note: This metanode was originally created by another user who has left E2 and was kind enough to let us keep it. I am maintaining it now. - mauler


General/Introduction

Geography

Neighbors

States and Union Territories

Cities

Other Places

Attractions

Forts

Tombs

Temples

Mosques

Others

Mountains

Major Rivers

Sea and Oceans

History

Eras and Empires

Events

Languages of India

Religions of India

Religion is central to Indian culture, and its practice can be seen in virtually every aspect of life in the country. Hinduism is the dominant faith of India, followed by about 80 percent of the population. Ten percent follow Islam, making the muslim population in India second only to Indonesia, about 5 percent are Sikhs and Christians; the rest (a good 45 million) are Buddhists, Jains, Bahai, and more.

India is also the birthplace of several major world religions including Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.

Religious Texts

Places of Worship

Religious Practices/Symbols

Hindu Gods and Godesses

Sikh Gurus

Other Gods/Religious figures

Festivals of India

Other days celebrated as holidays

People

Historical Figures

Present-day Indians of Note

Food

sneff has by far made most mouths water on E2. On his suggestion, I'm adding links here that are Indian cuisine related but are not recipes. For recipes, please see the metanode linked below. This has just started. Just watch. This'll grow Huge!

  • Indian Recipes (metanode)
  • General

    Fruits

    Breads

    Seeds

    Grains

    Masala (Spices)

    Dairy products

    Drinks

    Snacks

    Dishes

    Sweets

    Fauna of India

    Films

    Games/Sports

    Indian Names

    This is a node started by Seumas that couldn't be completed. I'll pick it up sometime in future if possible, or I invite anyone willing to complete the task to please step forward.

    Art and Culture

    General

    Dances of India

    Vocal Art Forms

    Classical Music

    Martial Arts

    Rasa

    Want more?


    India will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity. Nothing in the country is ever quite what you expect, and the only thing to expect is the unexpected which comes in many forms and will always want to sit next to you. India is a litmus test for many travellers and some visitors are only too happy to get on an aircraft and fly away, but if you enjoy delving into convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual overload, then India is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas unfolding on earth.

    -- LonelyPlanet.com