Section 11
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions families, teachers and visitors ask most often.
Is this site religious?
No. It includes spiritual and religious content because it is part of Indian heritage, but it also covers history, geography, food, arts, languages, values and practical life. Every tradition is described respectfully and none is promoted over another.
Can non-Indians use it?
Yes. The content is written for anyone interested in learning about India respectfully: friends, spouses, classmates, colleagues, travellers and teachers.
Are festival dates fixed?
No. Many Indian festivals follow lunar, solar or regional calendars, so dates change each year. A few, like Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August), Christmas (25 December) and Makar Sankranti (around 14 January), stay nearly fixed. Check the current year's calendar for the rest.
Will all Indian traditions be included?
The goal is to represent India's diversity over time, including Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh, Islamic, Christian, Zoroastrian (Parsi), Jewish, tribal, regional and secular traditions. India is vast, so we add more with each update. If yours is missing, please tell us.
Can families contribute stories or recipes?
Yes. Community submissions can include family recipes, festival customs, grandparent stories and regional traditions. A submission form is coming soon. Contributions will be reviewed for accuracy and respectfulness and published only with permission.
Which age groups is it for?
Everyone. The Kids' Learning Hub is for ages 5–10. History, geography and arts suit students aged 11 and up. Festivals, food and values work for the whole family. See the learning paths on the home page.
Does it work on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The site works on Windows and Mac computers, Android phones and tablets, and iPhones and iPads. On small screens, tap ☰ Menu at the top to open the section list. You can also add it to your home screen from your browser's menu.
Can I print lessons?
Yes. Use your browser's Print option to print any page or save it as a PDF. The menu and background art are left out automatically. The Kids' hub also has printable colouring sheets.
Where do the pictures come from?
All illustrations on this site are original artwork created for the Indian Heritage Learning Hub. They are not copied from other sources.
I found a mistake. What should I do?
Thank you! Please let us know with a source if possible. We review and correct errors promptly.