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Question This painting of a Parsi bride getting ready for her wedding shows many aspects of Indian culture. Do any of them seem familiar to you? Based on what you see, can you draw any conclusions about the integration of Parsi culture in India? (Page 132)
Yes, several aspects in the painting seem familiar, like the bride is wearing Indian jewellery, dress and makeup. The wedding rituals also look similar to Indian ceremonies. This shows that Parsis adopted many Indian traditions. It proves that Parsi culture is well integrated into Indian society.