India and the Philippine Islands: A Cultural Odyssey

Discover the intriguing historical links between India and the Philippines.

0:00 Intro
0:55 Early Connections
3:46 Language & Writing
6:14 Culture & Religion
8:35 Social Customs & Traditions
9:59 Art & Architecture
12:42 Summary

Srivijaya by Photo Dharma, CC BY 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:022_Mucilinda,_12c,_Srivijaya_(35212723336).jpg
Mervz, 3.bp.blogspot.com/-ybYgJGwdht8/UhynqX_YJoI/AAAAAAAASVc/vR_UfbPFyi4/s1600/07.jpg
Babaylan by Hptina24, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan.jpg
Babaylan Festival in Bago City by Hptina24, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Babaylan_Festival_in_Bago_City.jpg
Bahay na Bato houses by Natty domz, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bahay_na_Bato_houses.jpg
Banaue Rice Terraces by Erikapajama, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Banaue_Rice_Terraces_and_its_statue_friend.JPG
Bathala by Dragonbite, CC BY-SA 1.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BathalaDiwataPhilippinemythology.jpg
Baybayin by Roido02, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BaybayinSample.svg
Buddhist Expansion by Gunawan Kartapranata, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Buddhist_Expansion.svg
Buhid by M. Adiputra, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Buhid_script_sample.svg
Bustos-bahay-na-bato by Markytour777, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bustos-bahay-na-bato.jpg
Chola Empire map by Nipuna Weerasinghe, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chola_Empire_map_corrected-01.svg
Doctrina Christiana Espanola Y Tagala8-9 by Gubernatoria, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DoctrinaChristianaEspanolaYTagala8-9.jpg
Extract from Inskripsyon sa Binatbat na Tanso ng Laguna by Darwgon0801, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Extract_from_Inskripsyon_sa_Binatbat_na_Tanso_ng_Laguna.jpg
Filipino sword baybayin script by Lorenz Lasco, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Filipino_sword_filipino_dha_baybayin_script.JPG
Filippine provincia di agusan immagine by Sailko, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Filippine,_provincia_di_agusan,_immagine_hindu,_statuetta_in_oro_massiccio,_xiii_secolo.jpg
Global distribution of Sanskrit by Ms Sarah Welch, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Global_distribution_of_Sanskrit_language_presence,_texts_and_inscriptions_dated_between_300_and_1800_CE.svg
Hanunoo script sample by M. Adiputra, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hanunoo_script_sample.svg
Hinduism Expansion in Asia by Gunawan Kartapranata, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hinduism_Expansion_in_Asia.svg
India Philippines Locator by Zuanzuanfuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:India_Philippines_Locator.svg
Indian Caste System by Giveaway285, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indian_Caste_System.jpg
Kulitan by LakanBanwa, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kulitan.svg
LasCasasFilipinasdeAçúzarjf7093 02 by Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LasCasasFilipinasdeA%C3%A7%C3%BAzarjf7093_02.JPG
Mangyan Dancing by Colin and Sarah Northway, CC BY 2.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mangyan_Dancing.png
Manila proper by Hariboneagle927, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Manila_(proper)_location_map_(no_inland_water).svg
Metro Cebu by Hariboneagle927, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Metro_Cebu_location_map.svg
Meycauayan Church Meycauayan Bulacan by Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meycauayan_Church,_Meycauayan,_Bulacan_(2020).jpg
Panitik Silangan by Kristoffer Pasion, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Panitik_Silangan,_September_1963.png
Agusan del sur esperanza by Mike Gonzalez, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ph_locator_agusan_del_sur_esperanza.png
Sulu jolo island by Mike Gonzalez, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ph_locator_sulu_jolo_island.png
Ritual during a wake by Dr. Rainer Neu, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ritual_during_a_wake.JPG
Shukla Kawi by Rishu Shukla, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shukla_Kawi.svg
Shukla Pallava by Rishu Shukla, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Shukla_Pallava.svg
Siquijor Anito by Reuel Mark Delez, CC BY 2.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Siquijor_Anito._(5077313419).jpg
Srivijaya Empire by Gunawan Kartapranata, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Srivijaya_Empire.svg
Srivijayan Expansion by Gunawan Kartapranata, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Srivijayan_Expansion.gif
Surat Basahan by ShiminUfesoj, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Surat_Basahan.jpg
Tagbanwa script by M. Adiputra, CC BY-SA 3.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tagbanwa_script_sample.svg
WGSRPD Malesia by Hariboneagle927, CC BY-SA 4.0, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WGSRPD_Malesia.svg
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