Passage 2

In English

The glory of the ancient culture of (India) is beyond description. The glorious traditions of are a matter of pride not only for its residents but the entire world. However, with the passage of time and on account of the growing influence of the western culture, this great tradition is being forgotten. For example, the names of the years in the calendar, like , , , , and , have a profound significance. But people have forgotten these names and follow the western calendar consisting of January, February, etc.