Lifestyles, customs, traditions and religious beliefs vary. There is, in fact, no composite Indian character, but there is a rare catholicity and the people are united in their acceptance of individual styles and beliefs. Dussehra, Id, Christmas, Good Friday are celebrated with much fervour by all. Sartorial styles are equally diverse, though women through the length and breadth of the country wear the sari. Equally diverse is the cuisine repertoire, which ranges from hot and spicy to subtle, bordering on the bland.
Styles differ from one region to another as also from one state to the next.
What many find mind boggling is the number of vegetarian dishes available necessitated no doubt by the large number of Indians who are vegetarians.