14 Interesting Facts That You Don't Know About Incredible India

Today we will talk about incredible facts that you didn't know about seventh largest country in the world: India. With a population of over billion people, India is one of the most influential and powerful countries in the world. Its social history is especially perplexing and subtleties spreading over 4,500 years of dominatingly Hindu way of thinking and philosophy.In Present day India is significantly unique with its very own huge film industry ,an assorted populace and incredibly enormous workforce.Now we are going to talk about 14 interesting things that you don't know about Incredible India.

1. Shampoo Was Invented in 16th Century In India 

Shampoo Word is derived from Sanskrit which means massage. The concept of shampooing was invented in India in 16th century. Herbs and natural ingredients were used at that time rather than today's combination of modern chemicals and fragrances. When Colonial Visitors came to India they brought practice of shampooing and hair washing back with them to Europe.

2. Diamond's Were First Mined In India And It Was The World's Greatest Producer

India was the most productive Diamond mining country in the world until Diamonds were found in the Brazil in 18th century. There are now three active mines in India and the most famous "Kohinoor" 793 carats pure diamond was found in 13th century in India. Originally it belongs to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and then it went from person to person and was eventually acquired by Queen Victoria during British Rule In India.

3. The Largest Religious Gathering In India Can Be Seen From Space 

"Kumbh" Mela is a Hindu Pilgrimage which takes the people to the banks of Ganges after every 12 years. The event involves major ritualistic bathing, devotional singing, religious discussion and feeding the poor. The attendance figure had to be capped at 75 million making it a largest pilgrimage on Earth.

4. Ancient Indian Civilization Is The Oldest In The World

We often look about Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt But Indian Civilization dates back to 2400 BC when it was split into 16 monarchies known as "Mahajanpadas". There are even authenticated human remains that dates back to 30,000 years in South Asia. The Oldest Hindu Texts were written between 2,500 BC as well as the first texts on science, medicine and astronomy.

5. Discovery Of Number "0" (ZERO)

We actually owe discovery of number 0 to Indian Mathematics who created the concept. Some books say that Aryabhatt discovered "0" but in actual "0" had already been discovered before Aryabhatt. He just made Asians aware about it.

6. India Is Home To Every Major World Religion And Multilingual Country

Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism and Christianity all have a place and their own importance in Indian society. With the most dominant being Hinduism and Islam covering most of country's the population respectively. Judaism has existed in India for last 2,215 years.

7. In Every Election,A Polling Station Is Set Up Just For One Voter At Gir Forest 

Every Election Mirage Veranda De Shonda's gets his polling station entirely for himself because he is the only resident in Gir Forest. He has been voting in Indian Elections since 2004 and never miss to vote. Mahant is the care taker for one temple in the forest in Gujarat, a home he shares with rare Asiatic Lion.

8. Indians Invented Navigation, World's Cheapest Car, Thorium Based Nuclear Power And Are Founders Of Yoga

All credits Go to Indian Society for some of the most important Inventions. They were first to create the concept of navigation over six thousand years ago using rivers and seas. Yoga was created 5,000 years ago and has its roots in Hinduism, Buddhism and and Janism. The World's cheapest car Tata Nano which costs around Rs 100,000 equivalent to $ 1,400 and India is home to next generation Thorium reactor. India is aiming to produce 30% of the its electricity with Thorium by 2015.

9. You Can Stay At Former Indian Royal Residence For $ 88,000 A Night

If you want to stay at lap of Luxury forget Paris And Dubai. India is the home of the most stunning palaces in the world Once the home of Maharaja's there are opulent palaces throughout the country with some dating back hundreds of years. The Kumarakom Lake Resort hosted Prince Charles 65th Birthday and 450 years old Samode Palace in Jaipur has hosted famous faces from all over the world. 

10. King Jai Singh Of Alwar Snubbed Rolls Royce In The Best Possible Way

India has a long and colorful history of quirky monarchies and extravagant Kings and Queens. The King of Alwar in North East India was insulted by a Rolls Royce salesman when he visited a showroom in London, the King ordered the whole fleet of Rolls Royce cars and gave them to waste department of cities so they could use them to transport garbage throughout the city.

11. 1 Million Indians Are Millionaires

India has one of the most dramatic wealth gaps in the world with 35% of the country's population lining below the poverty line. Those who live above it, live a very different kind of life. The richest Indian in the world is Mukesh Ambani (59 years old) who have a net worth of about 53 Billion Dollars and he made his money in oil and gas industry and his billion dollar home recently made a headline because he chose to build a 27 storey skyscraper instead of sprawling mansion.

12. The Account Of Plastic Surgery Was First Found In An Ancient Sanskrit Text

One of the first medical texts was the Sushruta Samhita which can be dated back to the 6th century CE. It's one of the very first examples of medical text and discussing surgery, incisions, skin grafts and nose reconstruction. Britain's first nose job wouldn't be performed until 1814 whirring 80 years before the Sushruta Samhita would be translated.

13. One Of The India's Most Extravagant Weddings Caused Controversy

One of the India's Most Extravagant Weddings Caused Controversy because it was too extravagant lasting 5 days and costing 74 Million Dollars. The Wedding of daughter of prominent businessman made headlines in 2016 for all the wrong reasons. The 2.5 Million Dollar wedding saree and gold Bangalore palace setting was denounced as an obscene display of wealth. Millions of Indians live in poverty so wedding was criticized for being in poor taste.

14. India Has Infact A Booming Film Industry In The World

Bollywood produces over 1000 films every year.

There are many stereotypical images of India but there are much more in this incredible country than many of us know. The center of many industries and world'd biggest democracy. Indian Society have influenced art, literature, science and medicine potentially more than any other nation in the world.