Facets of Indian Culture for UPSC Civil Services Prelims and Mains General Studies – 32nd Edition 2026
Facets of Indian Culture for UPSC Civil Services Prelims and Mains General Studies – 32nd Edition 2026
Facets of Indian Culture is a comprehensive and examination-oriented book designed specifically for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination – General Studies (Prelims and Mains). It is also useful for candidates preparing for other competitive examinations and for readers interested in understanding India's rich cultural heritage.
The 32nd Edition 2026 explores Indian culture as a broad spectrum of human knowledge, beliefs, values, traditions and practices. The book examines how India's cultural heritage has evolved through centuries of interaction between different communities and external civilisations.
The book provides detailed coverage of Indian religion, philosophy, music, drama, dance, art, architecture, language and literature, covering both classical and folk traditions. This broad approach helps aspirants develop a well-rounded understanding of the diverse cultural expressions that form an important part of the UPSC General Studies syllabus.
The book also examines contemporary cultural developments, including the influence of modern cinema and the growing role of digital media. Extensive academic research has been used to present essential information while maintaining depth and relevance for competitive examination preparation.
Key Highlights
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Designed for UPSC Civil Services Prelims and Mains – General Studies
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Updated 32nd Edition, 2026
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Comprehensive coverage of Indian Culture and Heritage
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Covers Indian Religion and Philosophy
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Includes Music, Drama and Dance
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Covers Indian Art and Architecture
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Includes Language and Literature
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Covers both Classical and Folk Traditions
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Examines contemporary cultural developments
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Includes the impact of Modern Cinema and Digital Media
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Research-based content with detailed coverage of important cultural topics
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Useful for other competitive examinations
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Suitable for general readers interested in India's cultural heritage
Book Details
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Title: Facets of Indian Culture for UPSC Civil Services Prelims and Mains General Studies
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Authors: Mridula Ganguly, Gunjan Srivastava, Vikram Gupta, Kalpana Rajaram, R. Vidya
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Edition: 32nd Edition, 2026
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Pages: 544
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Binding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 81-7930-984-3
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ISBN-13: 9788179309841
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Hindi Edition: Available