Date of Publication :January 2026

Abstract: Culture is a learnt and shared behavior. Behavior means thought, emotions and actions. The behavior of a particular individual is not culture. A behavior becomes part of culture only when most members of the group share it. Thus religion, caste, language, food habits, dress pattern all form part of culture. When different cultures co-exist, it is called cultural diversity. Most modern democracies comprise members with diverse cultural viewpoints, practices and contributions. Multi-culturalism seeks to include the cultures of different groups. One great advantage of cultural diversity is that all voices are heard. Through multiculturalism the interests of the oppressed classes in history are protected. India is a great multicultural country that is home to thousands of ethnic and tribal groups Thus, when the Indian constitution was framed by the Assembly, Federalism was considered as one of its main features. It means powers should not concentrate in center or states. The powers should be decentralized and delegated. That is why it is called India represents unity in diversity. The states represent different cultures also. Similarly, secularism is also interconnected with federalism and multiculturalism. In India there are different religions including Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.

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