Indian Culture is one of the ancient cultures of the world and due to certain unique features; it is still before us in its original form. Similarly, Indian social life has had an identity of its own and for centuries, it has taught many lessons to mankind. Many of these are not only important but worth adopting today. The culture of modern India has evolved many folds since the ancient ages. The history of India has played a significant role in shaping up the Indian culture. In the historical past, India has been invaded several times and this brought in a mix of cultures. The other factors that contributed towards shaping the culture of India are its unique geography and different religions. In historical context we consider many great cultures of the world. May be they were more developed than Indian culture. In this regard I can mention the name of Egyptian Culture whose some of the monuments are still incomparable. They have vanished contrary to this Indian Culture is alive in its original form and continues to influence the social life of Indians.

The ancient culture of India was rich and diverse. The rich cultural heritage of India is evident from different civilizations which flourished in this land and left a lasting impression on the minds of the people. The most important among this civilization is the Indus Valley Civilization which is also known as Harappan Civilization. People of the Indus Valley Civilization were specifically marked for their strong social and cultural roles which they played with ease. The ancient culture of India is noted for its social and organizational systems. Some of them are Architecture, Place of women in society, Customs and traditions, Caste system, Caste system.     

Architecture: The Harappa Civilization and the Mohenjo-Daro Civilization are witness to the architectural glory of ancient India. Both the cities display signs wonderfully designed streets, market palaces and houses. The designs of the buildings and roads speak volume about the architectural craftsmanship of the people of that period.

Place of women in society: During the Indus Valley civilization, women were treated weaker than their male counterparts. According to the ancient texts, women lacked both physical and spiritual strength. With their charm and seduction, they used to prevent men from indulging in spiritual affairs.

Customs and traditions: One of the important features of the culture of ancient India is that the period was characterized by religious sexual images. During the Indus Valley Civilization, 2 coinciding iconographic systems ware introduced. These were images of animals and man-animal combination.

Caste system: Unlike modern India, there was social mobility among the people of ancient India. At that time, it was possible for people to move from one verna or upper caste to another after some difficulty.

Asrama system: The Asrama system of Hinduism was