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Kanishk AggarwalAIR 72· 2025

Question Q.10Do you agree - JustifyGS1GS1

Globalization has infused Indian festivals with commercial elements, while also helping preserve and popularize them. Do you agree? Justify your answer.

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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

Topper

Kanishk Aggarwal

AIR 722025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Effects of Globalization on Indian society

Globalisation and culture

Impact of globalization on Indian festivals

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