The festive season in India has arrived. If you are one of those people who are attracted by Hindu culture and its heritage and want to know the significance of the upcoming festivals then Google will help you with this. In this article, we will be highlighting some Google Search Tips that will help you learn about the Hindu Heritage, virtually explore, shop and learn more.
In India festivities begin with the start of Navratri and last until Guru Purnima. Indian festivals usually fall between the months of October and November and Diwali is the biggest festival in the Hindu culture that is not only celebrated in the nation but across the globe. The vibrant colourful culture of India is what draws people the most from outside of the country.
Now, Google is helping its users across the globe to know about the expansive and rich culture of Hinduism. Ahead of Diwali, it is educating people about the thousands-year-old rich cultural, intellectual, and spiritual legacy of Hinduism.
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With the help of Google search users can virtually visit and explore temples in India, know about the history and significance of Diwali, shop with photos and learn more about Hindu heritage.
Click on this link to take a virtual tour of Hindu temples throughout India. To get you in the festive spirit before Diwali Google Arts & Culture will help you with knowing about the history of Diwali and many of its legends. Not just this, users can make their own artwork by scrolling through a Diwali colouring book and solving some Diwali-themed puzzles on the platform.
For those who are unaware Hinduism is one of the oldest and most diverse religions in the world. To learn about the Hindu tradition and its rituals one must know the history and its significance. Google Books will help you find hundreds of texts on all aspects of Hindu heritage. One can “search for Sanskrit literature like Kālidāsa’s Kumārasambhava and Rtusamhara, books on ancient Hindu contributions to science, spiritual texts like Bhagavad Gita, stories for young children, or books about the basics of Hinduism and its tenets.”
Colourful rangolis, bright diyas, lanterns, posters and idols of Hindu deities whatever you come across just use Google Lens to learn about it in detail. All you have to do is open the Google app, take a photo and Lens will search for the exact item so you can learn more or even shop for it online.
Hindu Artis, Gita, Ramayana and many holy books were written in Sanskrit language. If you don’t know the meaning of it or want to translate it to Hindi or any other language Google Translate will do it for you. The app supports Sanskrit and many other Indian languages that will help you express your feelings and send understanding greetings this Diwali.
You will now see a golden diya, a traditional oil lamp typically made from clay when you search for Diwali on Google. You can click on it and get an Easter egg that brightens your screen, signifying enlightenment and prosperity.
Over that, to get in the celebratory mood ahead of Diwali try out a new Diwali background before starting a Meeting on Google Meet. You will see yourself in a living room decorated for Diwali in your background and then even get a virtual sparkler in your hand.
