"India is a colorful enigma that defines even the most astute attempts to summarize it" (Loveday 1). India is a beautiful and mystical place to vacation with family and friends. India is not a boring vacation like many other vacation spots. Some general information about India is that the currency in India is Rupee. 1 rupee is equal to 2 American pennies. The main language spoken in India is Hindi. The capital of India is New Delhi. Estimated population Population 2012 -1,219,187,000 (India 101). Indians dress in a way that makes everyone wonder how they dress that way. Furthermore, the number of holidays celebrated by the people of India is simply astonishing. Back when there was no technology of any kind, people built small houses and places to pray. This makes one wonder how all these huge buildings were made. It makes people want to see more and how they were made. Therefore, the culture of India is something that must be seen, holidays are designed to be a part of it and the attractions show the absolutely true beauty of a place. To begin with, India is known for its culture and the way people live. “The culture of India is among the oldest in the world, dating back approximately 5,000 years” (Zimmerman 2). Culture in India is one of the reasons for the beauty of India. In India you will see how in many regions they dress in religious/cultural clothing. In many regions you will see women dressed in saris or salwar kumeez. Men wear kurta or dhoti. These clothes are an important part of Indian culture. "In Amritsar, your attention will turn to the Sikhs and the Golden Temple, their holiest shrine, where pilgrims come to see the holy book" (Loveday 2). The way Indian people dress describes it halfway... to top it off, the culture, holidays and incredible tourist attractions are just some of the many crazy reasons to visit India. The culture of India is one of the reasons why India is so beautiful. Holidays in India are rich in culture and full of fun. Throwing colors on each of them is the fun part of Holi. It brings people together. Even during the Diwali holiday, candles are lit for the new year. The attractions are one of a kind and people from all over the world die to see them. For example, the golden temple is a religious place but it has a beauty that nothing else can replace. Furthermore, the Taj Mahal was specially built for a queen whose death drove the king mad. As the white artwork is still in place. This is why India is beautiful and full of enigmas. India is difficult to sum up, but one word to sum it up and define it is beautiful.