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CULTURE AND TRADITION
Unit 5
Hamara BHarat — 
i ncredi Ble i ndia !
Let us read the following passage.
Bharat has been known 
worldwide as a land of wise 
and heroic individuals. Its 
rich and diverse culture has 
attracted numerous travellers 
since ancient times. The 
people here live in unison, 
presenting to the world unity 
in diversity. Bharat is a land 
rich with rivers, lakes, and 
high mountains. Its green 
forests are home to many 
plants, insects, birds, and 
animals. All these elements 
ensure that Bharat prospers 
and is respected globally. As 
its inhabitants, we need to 
continue working hard and 
make sure that it prospers.
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CULTURE AND TRADITION
Unit 5
Hamara BHarat — 
i ncredi Ble i ndia !
Let us read the following passage.
Bharat has been known 
worldwide as a land of wise 
and heroic individuals. Its 
rich and diverse culture has 
attracted numerous travellers 
since ancient times. The 
people here live in unison, 
presenting to the world unity 
in diversity. Bharat is a land 
rich with rivers, lakes, and 
high mountains. Its green 
forests are home to many 
plants, insects, birds, and 
animals. All these elements 
ensure that Bharat prospers 
and is respected globally. As 
its inhabitants, we need to 
continue working hard and 
make sure that it prospers.
Unit 5.indd   131 13-Jun-24   11:01:25 AM
132
Poorvi—Grade 6
Let us discuss
 1. What has Bharat always been known for? 
 2. What is attractive about Bharat?
 3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
 4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
 5. What is the advice given to everyone?
Kalakritiyon ka Bharat
Let us do these activities before we read.
Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words 
given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct 
vowels (A, E, I, O, U). 
 (a) We like to decorate our homes with our f __ l k __ r t.
 (b) Our c __ l t __ r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, 
and languages.
 (c) All of us celebrate our f __ s t __ v __ l s together. 
 (d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c __ l t __ r e, 
h __ s t __ r y, and l __ g __ n d s.
 (e) We have our own l __ n g __ a g __ s to talk to each other.  
 
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CULTURE AND TRADITION
Unit 5
Hamara BHarat — 
i ncredi Ble i ndia !
Let us read the following passage.
Bharat has been known 
worldwide as a land of wise 
and heroic individuals. Its 
rich and diverse culture has 
attracted numerous travellers 
since ancient times. The 
people here live in unison, 
presenting to the world unity 
in diversity. Bharat is a land 
rich with rivers, lakes, and 
high mountains. Its green 
forests are home to many 
plants, insects, birds, and 
animals. All these elements 
ensure that Bharat prospers 
and is respected globally. As 
its inhabitants, we need to 
continue working hard and 
make sure that it prospers.
Unit 5.indd   131 13-Jun-24   11:01:25 AM
132
Poorvi—Grade 6
Let us discuss
 1. What has Bharat always been known for? 
 2. What is attractive about Bharat?
 3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
 4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
 5. What is the advice given to everyone?
Kalakritiyon ka Bharat
Let us do these activities before we read.
Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words 
given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct 
vowels (A, E, I, O, U). 
 (a) We like to decorate our homes with our f __ l k __ r t.
 (b) Our c __ l t __ r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, 
and languages.
 (c) All of us celebrate our f __ s t __ v __ l s together. 
 (d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c __ l t __ r e, 
h __ s t __ r y, and l __ g __ n d s.
 (e) We have our own l __ n g __ a g __ s to talk to each other.  
 
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Culture and Tradition
 Let us read
I
“So, are you ready to meet your friends from all over the country?” 
the teacher asked the students sitting in the big hall. 
“Yes!” was the loud answer from the class. 
“Can someone tell me for which programme are we here?” 
the teacher asked. 
“Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, the students answered together 
again. 
“Please raise your hand to tell me what it is all about,” the 
teacher said. 
Many hands went up and some were jumping to answer. The 
teacher asked Renu. With a smile on her face, she said, “It is to 
know that we all belong to one nation and that is the bond we 
share. And our unity in diversity makes us the most wonderful 
country in the world.”
Let us discuss
 1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
 2. Why is this programme being conducted?
II
The teacher smiled at her as everyone clapped. Just then, Bala 
pointed out, “Look! The video has started!” The big screen now 
had little windows each with a smiling child. Each child had 
something to share. 
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CULTURE AND TRADITION
Unit 5
Hamara BHarat — 
i ncredi Ble i ndia !
Let us read the following passage.
Bharat has been known 
worldwide as a land of wise 
and heroic individuals. Its 
rich and diverse culture has 
attracted numerous travellers 
since ancient times. The 
people here live in unison, 
presenting to the world unity 
in diversity. Bharat is a land 
rich with rivers, lakes, and 
high mountains. Its green 
forests are home to many 
plants, insects, birds, and 
animals. All these elements 
ensure that Bharat prospers 
and is respected globally. As 
its inhabitants, we need to 
continue working hard and 
make sure that it prospers.
Unit 5.indd   131 13-Jun-24   11:01:25 AM
132
Poorvi—Grade 6
Let us discuss
 1. What has Bharat always been known for? 
 2. What is attractive about Bharat?
 3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
 4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
 5. What is the advice given to everyone?
Kalakritiyon ka Bharat
Let us do these activities before we read.
Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words 
given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct 
vowels (A, E, I, O, U). 
 (a) We like to decorate our homes with our f __ l k __ r t.
 (b) Our c __ l t __ r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, 
and languages.
 (c) All of us celebrate our f __ s t __ v __ l s together. 
 (d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c __ l t __ r e, 
h __ s t __ r y, and l __ g __ n d s.
 (e) We have our own l __ n g __ a g __ s to talk to each other.  
 
Unit 5.indd   132 13-Jun-24   11:01:32 AM
133
Culture and Tradition
 Let us read
I
“So, are you ready to meet your friends from all over the country?” 
the teacher asked the students sitting in the big hall. 
“Yes!” was the loud answer from the class. 
“Can someone tell me for which programme are we here?” 
the teacher asked. 
“Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, the students answered together 
again. 
“Please raise your hand to tell me what it is all about,” the 
teacher said. 
Many hands went up and some were jumping to answer. The 
teacher asked Renu. With a smile on her face, she said, “It is to 
know that we all belong to one nation and that is the bond we 
share. And our unity in diversity makes us the most wonderful 
country in the world.”
Let us discuss
 1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
 2. Why is this programme being conducted?
II
The teacher smiled at her as everyone clapped. Just then, Bala 
pointed out, “Look! The video has started!” The big screen now 
had little windows each with a smiling child. Each child had 
something to share. 
Unit 5.indd   133 13-Jun-24   11:01:32 AM
134
Poorvi—Grade 6
Pranam! I am 
Aakansha from 
Uttarakhand. I am 
going to tell you 
about Aipan, our folk 
art, that we draw on 
family functions and 
festivals. It is done 
with white rice flour 
paste on brick-red 
walls coloured with geru. It is made on floors 
and walls of puja rooms, and outside the main 
door of the home. It is an art form made by 
the women in the family. The designs are very 
beautiful and mathematical, and are based on 
our cultural traditions, and observations of 
nature.
Suprabhat! I am 
Priyaranjan from Odisha. 
My tribe practises a 
4000-year-old metal craft 
named Dhokra. To begin, 
we make a figure with 
clay, dry it, and cover 
it with a layer of wax. 
Then, we carve the fine 
details on the wax. After that, we cover the figure 
with clay, and put it in the fire. The wax melts and 
comes out of small openings. Next, brass scrap 
is melted and poured into the empty space. The 
liquid metal takes the same shape as the wax. 
geru: red clay 
used as colour
scrap: small 
unwanted pieces
carve: to make 
design with 
sharp tool
Aipan—Folk art
Dhokra
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CULTURE AND TRADITION
Unit 5
Hamara BHarat — 
i ncredi Ble i ndia !
Let us read the following passage.
Bharat has been known 
worldwide as a land of wise 
and heroic individuals. Its 
rich and diverse culture has 
attracted numerous travellers 
since ancient times. The 
people here live in unison, 
presenting to the world unity 
in diversity. Bharat is a land 
rich with rivers, lakes, and 
high mountains. Its green 
forests are home to many 
plants, insects, birds, and 
animals. All these elements 
ensure that Bharat prospers 
and is respected globally. As 
its inhabitants, we need to 
continue working hard and 
make sure that it prospers.
Unit 5.indd   131 13-Jun-24   11:01:25 AM
132
Poorvi—Grade 6
Let us discuss
 1. What has Bharat always been known for? 
 2. What is attractive about Bharat?
 3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
 4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
 5. What is the advice given to everyone?
Kalakritiyon ka Bharat
Let us do these activities before we read.
Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words 
given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct 
vowels (A, E, I, O, U). 
 (a) We like to decorate our homes with our f __ l k __ r t.
 (b) Our c __ l t __ r e consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, 
and languages.
 (c) All of us celebrate our f __ s t __ v __ l s together. 
 (d) We tell stories to our children to teach them about our c __ l t __ r e, 
h __ s t __ r y, and l __ g __ n d s.
 (e) We have our own l __ n g __ a g __ s to talk to each other.  
 
Unit 5.indd   132 13-Jun-24   11:01:32 AM
133
Culture and Tradition
 Let us read
I
“So, are you ready to meet your friends from all over the country?” 
the teacher asked the students sitting in the big hall. 
“Yes!” was the loud answer from the class. 
“Can someone tell me for which programme are we here?” 
the teacher asked. 
“Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”, the students answered together 
again. 
“Please raise your hand to tell me what it is all about,” the 
teacher said. 
Many hands went up and some were jumping to answer. The 
teacher asked Renu. With a smile on her face, she said, “It is to 
know that we all belong to one nation and that is the bond we 
share. And our unity in diversity makes us the most wonderful 
country in the world.”
Let us discuss
 1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
 2. Why is this programme being conducted?
II
The teacher smiled at her as everyone clapped. Just then, Bala 
pointed out, “Look! The video has started!” The big screen now 
had little windows each with a smiling child. Each child had 
something to share. 
Unit 5.indd   133 13-Jun-24   11:01:32 AM
134
Poorvi—Grade 6
Pranam! I am 
Aakansha from 
Uttarakhand. I am 
going to tell you 
about Aipan, our folk 
art, that we draw on 
family functions and 
festivals. It is done 
with white rice flour 
paste on brick-red 
walls coloured with geru. It is made on floors 
and walls of puja rooms, and outside the main 
door of the home. It is an art form made by 
the women in the family. The designs are very 
beautiful and mathematical, and are based on 
our cultural traditions, and observations of 
nature.
Suprabhat! I am 
Priyaranjan from Odisha. 
My tribe practises a 
4000-year-old metal craft 
named Dhokra. To begin, 
we make a figure with 
clay, dry it, and cover 
it with a layer of wax. 
Then, we carve the fine 
details on the wax. After that, we cover the figure 
with clay, and put it in the fire. The wax melts and 
comes out of small openings. Next, brass scrap 
is melted and poured into the empty space. The 
liquid metal takes the same shape as the wax. 
geru: red clay 
used as colour
scrap: small 
unwanted pieces
carve: to make 
design with 
sharp tool
Aipan—Folk art
Dhokra
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Culture and Tradition
Finally, we remove the outer layer of clay and 
finish the metal figure as we want. 
Suprabhaatam! I am 
Chitra from Kerala. I want 
to tell you about coconut 
shell craft. First, we clean 
the outside and inside of a 
brown coconut shell. After 
that, we make it smooth by using sandpaper or 
a machine. Then we give it the shape we want, 
and make it stable by fixing a base under it. 
At last, we polish it using wood polish to make 
it shine. We make household things like bowls 
and even jewellery from the coconut shells. It 
is a biodegradable craft. 
Subhodayam! I am Balamurali from 
Andhra Pradesh. I 
want to tell you about 
the 400-year-old art 
of making toys in my 
village, Kondapalli. 
To make the toys, we 
take soft wood from 
the nearby hills. After 
that, we carve each part of the toy separately. 
Then, we use makku—a paste of tamarind 
seed powder and sawdust to join the pieces 
together. Next, we add details and finish the 
toys. Finally, we use oil and water-colours or 
vegetable dyes and enamel paints to colour 
them. These toys are based on folk stories, 
animals, birds, bullock carts, rural life, etc.
tamarind: an 
edible sour fruit
stable: not able 
to move
biodegradable: 
something that 
will not harm the 
environment
sawdust: dust of 
wood
dyes: colours
enamel: paints 
that form a 
protective layer
Coconut shell craft
Kondapalli
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