Riti Riwaz (रीति रिवाज) – Customs, Traditions and Rituals

Riti Riwaz means Customs they are such traditions or rites that have gone on from generation to generation. They are related to daily activities or major events in life. Sometimes they are also part of religion and festivals.

Riti is an indigenous / Sanskrit-derived word and Rivaaj comes from the Persian Rivaaz.

Tulasidas’ Doha reads thus:

Sur-nar-muni sab kai yah Reeti
Svarath milahi karai sab preeti.

The culture of India is among the world’s oldest, reaching back about 5,000 years. Many sources describe it as “Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara” — the first and the supreme culture in the world.

India is a very diverse country, and different regions have their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, food, and the arts are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture.

“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

Indian culture has been heavily influenced by Dharmic religions they have shaped Indian philosophy, literature, architecture, art, and music. India is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, collectively known as Indian religions.

Indians have their unique Worship Nature, Greetings with Namaste, Unique Caste System, well-defined Family Structures, and most importantly the Parenting styles which are always unique in India.

Through Ritiriwaz we have tried to bring Indian Culture and Traditions together. We provide you with all the information on various aspects of the great Indian culture and its diversity.

We try our best to share all elements of India’s diverse cultures, such as Indian religions, Indian philosophy, Indian Festivals, and Indian cuisine.