Globalization has infused Indian festivals with commercial elements, while also helping preserve and popularize them in new ways. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
Introduction
Globalization refers to the process of integration, interaction of economies, people, countries facilitated by growth of ICT.
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Main Body
Globalization impacting festivals:
(a) Festival celebration viewed as a market opportunity by industries
(b) Diya market during Diwali
(c) Western cultural penetration is Indianizing festivals to generate revenue
(d) DJ parties during Holi celebration
(e) Commercialization of religious worship
(f) Pooja ingredients stalls outside temples
(g) Creation of an event of festivals their actual spiritualism
(h) Towering Ganesh idols by various mandals in Maharashtra
(a) Technology penetration helps in increased spirituality
(b) Online Artis available in temples
(c) Social media as a platform to popularise festivals
(d) Diwali celebrated by NRIs shared on social media
(e) Global recognition of festivals and Indian culture
(f) Dipas distributed in the UN headquarters during Diwali
(Continuation of Q.10 answer details on preservation and commercialization aspects)
Conclusion
Globalization has led to Glocalization of Indian festivals contributing to spread of Bharatiya Shakti globally.
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- Good two-sided analysis with both positive and negative impacts
- Specific examples provided (Diwali, Holi, Ganesh idols, UN headquarters)
- Structured approach with clear subheadings
- Mentions both local and global dimensions
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Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Globalisation and culture
Festivals, commercialization, preservation, and cultural globalization
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