Globalization has infused Indian festivals with commercial elements, while also helping preserve and popularize them. Do you agree? Justify your answer.
Introduction
Globalization is the exchange of tangible and non-tangible goods across the nations.
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Main Body
Globalization has infused Indian festivals with commercial elements as-
⊳ Chinese lights made available during Diwali
⊳ Increased influence of western festivals via internet (eg Easter, Christmas)
⊳ Event management in wake of celebrations
⊳ Use of colour places at Holi
Globalization also helps in preserving and popularizing:
⊳ Sharing videos, images on social media
⊳ Diaspora celebrating at their residence makes festival popular amongst foreigners
⊳ Holi at Toronto (Canada) makes festival popular amongst foreigners
However, some are of view that globalization is acting detrimentally to Indian festivals:
⊳ Tribal festivals are getting [illegible]
⊳ Losses because of increased work burden union amongst families reduces
⊳ Festivals celebrated at lower scale gets overshadowed
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Conclusion
Thus, as Prof Aman said, "The challenge of globalization is not to reject it, but to share it in ways that ensure benefits all."
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- Provides balanced perspective on both positive and negative impacts
- Uses contemporary examples (social media, diaspora connections)
- Includes relevant quote to strengthen conclusion
- Discusses both preservation and commercialization aspects
Kanishk Aggarwal
Effects of Globalization on Indian society
Globalisation and culture
Impact of globalization on Indian festivals
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