Greeting (Namaste)

Namaste or Namaskar is one of the most popular Indian cultures of greeting each other. It requires the person to join both palms before the chest and doesn’t require a direct body contact of the people greeting each other (like the shakehand). Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease in the world, people outside India have also started to use this form of greeting, as the disease is a communicable one. Many top leaders of the world have also been seen to greet each other by doing Namaste.

Namaste is a traditional greeting which has been mentioned in the Hindu scriptures called Vedas. Its literal meaning is ‘I bow to you!’. Its importance as written in the Vedas is that it signifies each other’s egos getting reduced in front of each other.

Festivals

Living in India, Festivals are almost absorbed in one’s culture. There’s a festival in India every month, and at times every week. The presence of diverse cultures and religions is the reason for so many festivals being celebrated in India throughout the year. Some of the major festivals celebrated in India are Diwali, Holi, Eid, Christmas, Baisakhi, Mahavir Jayanti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Navratri etc. You can further read about them in detail in our article named ’10 Popular Festivals in India’. The festivities in every festival are a delight to watch. People dress up in their ethnic and traditional dresses, pray to god, prepare delicious cuisines and visit each other’s homes to celebrate the festival in full swing.

Indian Food

This is one of the biggest specialties of Indian culture. The wide variety of Indian cuisines is well recognized all over the world. In India, the food changes from region to region. Most of the famous regions are famous because of some popular food. Bihar is known for Baati-Chokha, Bengal is famous for Fish and Rasagulla(a sweet), Hyderabad is famous for its Biryani, non-vegetarian dishes of the Punjabi and Mughlai cuisines are extremely famous, South India is known for its vegetarian dishes. The list of Indian Cuisine is almost endless! The unity in diversity of Indian Culture is evident in the cuisines themselves. People enjoy the food of other regions as well. Love and brotherhood blend in the Indian culture like spices blend in the food!

Indian Architecture 

Indian Temples and other forms of architecture are absolutely magnificent and are a delight to watch. Some of the single cut structures and wall carvings used in ancient Indian Architecture are also considered to be Engineering Marvels. Another interesting fact is that most of the temples are located along the magnetic lines of the Earth, which attracts positive energy of the cosmos. This is the reason why people feel relaxed while visiting the Indian Temples.

Indian Dances

Dances in India are very diversified and have lots of varieties. Different regions of the country are known for their folk dances. Some classical dance forms are also based on Indian Mythology. The performer narrates the mythological story through dance, expressions and gestures. ‘Natyashastra’ is a Sanskrit text which mentions 8 classical dances of India, namely Kathakali from Kerela, Mohiniyattam from Kerela, and Kuchipudi from Andhra Pradesh, Oddisi from Odhisa, Manipuri from Manipur, Sattriya from Assam, Bharatnatyam from Tamil Nadu and Kathak from Central India. The clothes and makeup worn while performing these dances are also very dynamic and a treat for the eyes to watch. 

Indian Scriptures

Indian culture is extremely rich in terms of Scriptures and literature. The mythological epics have been written in the form of plays, stories, and poems. Mahabharata and Ramayan are considered to be the greatest epics ever written. The importance of these scriptures is that they carry the knowledge of morals, values and wisdom required to live a peaceful and meaningful life. By reading them, one can understand various aspects of life and its motto. There is a rich heritage of Vedas, Upanishads and Granths in India, which is full of science and social values.

Indian Dresses

Indian traditional dresses are quite famous around the world. Both- Dynamic and Simple dresses are worn in India. Indian ‘Sari’ is very popular among women. In men’s clothing Kurta-Pyjama and Sherwani are famous. Most of Indian traditional dresses don’t only look soothing but also are comfortable to wear.

Other Indian Traditions and Customs

There is a lot that we can learn from the Indian culture and apply to our lives. What the environmental activists are doing for a couple of decades, has been told to perform in Indian culture. The 5 basic elements of nature Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Space are all individual gods in the Indian tradition and are worshipped by people. In this culture, even animals are given the status of god and worshipped. This culture preaches us to respect every living thing and preserve it.

The ideology of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ is told to people which means the world is one family. ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’ which means the guest is god, is a part of the Indian culture. Fasting (Vrat) is a way to express one’s gratitude toward the gods in this culture.

The practice of Yoga is one of the most widely recognized parts of the Indian culture. It includes various Asanas and Pranayams for keeping both the mind and body fit.

5 key elements of a successful restaurant

1.Food

A key element of a successful restaurant is delicious food. Regardless of how good the sitting arrangement of your restaurant the customers will not turn up if the food you serve is not good. The food you serve not be an exclusive one, but it should be hygienic, freshly prepared and good in taste. If Food is stale or cold then customers will not come back to your restaurant again and if the food is delicious people will come again and refer to their family and friends.

2. Customer and staff satisfaction

The customer is the vital spark of any restaurant. If your restaurant employees are rude and don’t speak properly to customers then customers will not like such a place. This shows your poor service and in turn customers give negative feedback which will lead to a decrease in sales in the future. Restaurant managers should focus on customers and ensure that the staff is well-mannered and behaved properly.

Behind a successful restaurant, teamwork matters. If your employees are not happy with their wages or are dissatisfied with the terms of work then this will be reflected in their work. One of the key elements of a good restaurant is to keep your employees happy like your customers.

3. Marketing

The only word of mouth is not enough, a successful marketing plan is very important for a restaurant.

Popular ways of marketing are:

• Digital marketing: is considered one of the most popular ways to reach customers. It mainly consists of email marketing, online booking platforms, and social media platforms. Get your brand active on social media platforms, post regular pictures of food, restaurant, parties, and client feedback.
• Offline marketing: local advertising, food events, and pamphlets distribution are some methods of offline distribution.

4. Location

The location of the restaurant is counted as one of the good features of the restaurant. A restaurant business located in a popular area will attract more customers with the same hospitality, the same food, and the same staff if located in any remote part of the city. With location, friendly ambiance of your restaurant like dim lights, good quality furniture, soft music can also make your customers feel comfortable.

5. Costs

Make sure prices in your menu card matches with your customer pocket to take your restaurant towards growth and fame. If your prices are high then the customer will not visit again to your restaurant. Cost management is important to run a successful restaurant.

If you want to achieve long-term benefits over your competitors understand the above key elements to run a successful restaurant.