CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS

Abstract

This research is meant to instill the importance of understanding how the culture and human behavior influences in the built environment. The vice-versa effects of the built environment on the users are discussed, reviewing the influence of cultures, Traditions and beliefs in design to provide opportunities for the students, researchers, Designers and decision makers to identify various aspects of psychological, cultural frameworks and sociological influences in architecture and built environment. . The influence of principles, practice and values are also discussed to understand the culture of Islamic countries. This work is dependent on a theoretical foundation of previous related references, analysis, interpretation and comparative case studies, Some tools used were interviews, analytical site visits and questionnaire, the research succeeded to recognize the interpretation of heritage of different cultures in designing the elements (form, space, color etc.) in their architecture and built environment

Introduction

Customs are traditional and widely accepted course to behave or do something that is clearly defined to a particular society, whereas traditions are about the transmission of these customs or beliefs from generation to generation. The fact is that they have to be passed on in this manner. Unless customs are followed and practised with lots of self-control and discipline, they can’t be passed on from one generation to another as unique cultural traditions specific to their society. This means it is limited, or in fact, no scope for change.

This is the biggest strength as well as limitation of customs and traditions. Why limitation? Since the change is not welcomed at all, they even suppress the reason of the greatest importance. Sometimes they stand so rigid that a reason looks completely helpless. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining physical distancing is a life-saving behavioural approach, the reason being, it is the safest measure available so far.But encouraging social gatherings in the name of customs and traditions considering them above all else and not subject to any harm, is an attempt to prove their hypothetical supremacy and nullify the principles of causation. There is no empirical evidence of such thinking which reflects particular religiosity.Shrugging off a close connection between reason taking notice of life-threatening condition and faith is deemed a misguided attempt which leads to adopting the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known to continue with the obscurantist agenda.

Customs and traditions need to make people the rational beings taking account of reasons, rather than becoming a reason for obscurantism, ignorance and faithlessness.

Charactertics Of Culture And Tradtions

Custom is a widely accepted, traditional way of behaving or doing something that is unique to a specific society, location, or time. Each society, religion, and community has its own set of customs. Customs are an important aspect of culture. As previously stated, custom can be a form of cultural representation. Take for example, a Chinese wedding ceremony. There are distinctive customs and traditions that are observed. All of these traditions reflect Chinese culture. When a particular gesture, behavior, event, or act is repeatedly performed, it becomes a custom. When this is done for a long time and passed down to future generations, it becomes a tradition. Customs are common social practices that are followed by the majority of people in a society. There are both individuals. Every culture and society on the planet has its own set of customs and traditions that have evolved over time. Every society devises methods to maintain peace and order among its members, as well as to serve as a guide for interaction among members of that society. Many people use the terms “customs” and “traditions” interchangeably. This is because the two terms are used interchangeably, and dictionaries treat them as words with similar meanings and family customs. When a father’s practice is followed by his son, it qualifies to become a custom. There are also local customs that are followed only in specific areas. When meeting someone for the first time, the most common and universal custom is to shake their hand.

Tradition is derived from a Latin word that means “to deliver.” This definition provides insight into what a tradition entails. It is a tradition passed down from generation to generation and has been passed down through successive generationsA religious or social custom passed down through generations becomes a tradition. It appears that customs gradually transform into traditions as they are passed down through generations. Traditions and customs are beliefs and practices that have evolved over time, with the only difference appearing to be the length of time and observance by a larger segment of society. A tradition is a practice that has been passed down through generations and is observed by the majority of people in a society or culture, whereas a custom can be short-lived and observed only at the family or individual level. Furthermore, while all traditions may qualify as customs, not all customs are traditions. There is no clear definition of “custom,” but it is undoubtedly a belief or practice that has been passed down through generations. Traditions, culture and customs are beliefs and practices that have developed over time, with the only apparent

/ 4 differences being the amount of time and the extent to which they are followed by a bigger part of society.

Examples Of Customs And Traditions

Greetings

One of the most popular customs and traditions in Indian culture is the Namaste greeting, sometimes called namaskar or namaskaram, translating as ‘I bow to the divine in you’. This respectful way of saying hello, goodbye, and thank you has seen a huge uptake around the world during the Coronavirus outbreak as an alternative to handshakes and hugs. The gesture is performed by placing the palms together in prayer pose in front of the chest, fingers pointing upwards, and making a slight bow.

Families

A joint family in India is where the entire family all live together, which can include parents, wife, children and occasionally relatives. At the head of the family is a ‘Karta’, a senior male or female who makes economic and social decisions on behalf of the entire family, and other relations can be equal, of mutual respect or teasing in nature. Income goes into a common pool, which benefits all members.

Food

One of our favourite customs and traditions in Indian culture is food! Every region in India has its own distinct cuisine with a signature dish or ingredient. It’s one of the best countries for vegetarian cuisine, which you’ll find predominantly in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Non-vegetarian options feature strongly in Bengali, Mughlai, North Indian and Punjabi cuisine, and Kerala in South India is famous for its delicious fish dishes.

Religion

India is a land where people from different religions coexist harmoniously. 79.8% of the population worship Hinduism, 14.2% Islam, 2.3% Christianity, 1.7% Sikhism, 0.7% Buddhism and 0.4% Jainism.

CUSTOMS /TRADITIONS

Custom is a usage or practice common to many or a particular place or group of people.

Tradition is the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation or the fact of being passed on in this way.

Length of time

Custom can be a new pratices

Tradtions is always a custom that has been passed down for years.

Connection

Custom, if passed down for generations, can become a tradition

Tradition is a custom that have been transmitted through generations

Conclusions

I have just tried to provide here a The knowlege about the customs and tradtions there diffrences and its examples.. there characterstics how they are derived from each other and how they are diffrent from each other.And also how the laws are made