"India is, the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human
speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the
great grandmother of tradition.
Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man
are treasured up in India only." - Mark Twain
India is called the Land of Spices, because it's the only country in the world that produces as many varieties of different spices
India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism, the third and fourth largest religions.
India has long been associated with colour thanks to its festivals, costumes and food.