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Incredible India!

The Aryans, the Guptas, The Mughals archive derive
The Marathas, The Dutch, French arrive
And ultimately The English occupy
Let bygones be bygones, India still survives!

Pot boiling of blended flavors,
Amalgamation of cosmic colors,
Distinct ceremonies, traditions and spiritual beliefs,
Hub of cultural connection harbors!

From all around the world remold,
Invasion never reached stronghold,
The deep roots of the oldest civilization,
Art, architecture, music, myths and mysteries unfold!

Twenty-eight states swells charismatic,
Twenty-three main languages spoken aesthetic,
Genetic diversities spreads in more than two hundred dialects,
More than one billion zealous people is just more than linguistic!

Saints and Guru Nanak, Lord Mahavir, Lord Buddha, Godsend,
Truth and non-violence preached by Mahatma Gandhi a legend,
Mother Teresa blessed land with humanitarian work,
Praying peacefully wholly holy commend!

Mist of ocean soak three sides, merge land clan,
Ships sailed shores wounded caravan became canvas of cosmopolitan,
Sandy desert laden with silk, muslin, gold, spice and precious stones,
Tigers, elephants, peacocks flaunt, snake charmer became craftsman!

Living with lasting imprints scented sentiments,
Lifestyle Inscript brilliant enrichment,
Indian Summer, shared an ancient warm story with the world,
Complement Silicon valley, soft-power* Compliment!

Land of spices protected by Great Himalayas culminate,
Land of festivals possess multitude of Gods and Goddesses celebrate,
Land of forts telling folk tales, myriad temples, monsoons tea, Bollywood, Indian Cuisine
Om! Sanskrit, Sagas, Vedas enchants Incredible Nameste illuminate!

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