Greetings & Prayer
Namaste, which means "I greet the divine inside you," is a widespread greeting used by Hindus in many parts of India especially on ceremonial occasions. Depending on the status of the person you are greeting, this is followed with a nod of the head or a bow. Verbal greetings vary by area and also depend on the relationships between individuals. "Kem cho" ('How are you?') is a typical Gujarati greeting. Muslims can extend a greeting by shaking hands and saying "Salaam" to their counterpart. Shaking hands is generally acceptable between men and women. But it's best to wait till a woman extends her hand first. Some Hindu or Muslim men and women might not want to touch someone who is the other gender.
Khuda Hafiz
This type of greeting Is followed by the Islamic religion by India. They use Khuda hafiz or Allah hafiz as a form of saying goodbye to someone. It is followed by the Muslim community for ages, that simply means “let God be your protector”.
Vanakkam
In the southern part of India, welcoming someone is done by saying Vanakkam, this greeting is practiced by Tamilians, Malayalam, and Lakhans. It is also used when the person is leaving the home.
Pranam
Mainly there exist 6 types of pranam which are ashtanga, sashtanga, panchanga, dandavats, namaskar, and Abhinanda. Pranam is an old form of Hindi mythological greeting that is used to greet to elderly people, people who greet pranam usually touch their feet.
Jai Shree Krishna
Jai Shree Krishna is generally used by all the individuals of India, but especially when you visit Gujarat or meet the Gujarati family, Jai Shree Krishna is the first word you hear from their mouth. Greeting Jai Shree Krishna means hailing Lord Krishna.
However, Unique cultural values do not only appear in greetings, but it can also be shown in their religion, specifically the way they pray.
How Hindu Pray
Hindu worship is primarily an individual act rather than a communal one, as it involves making personal offerings to the deity. Worshippers repeat the names of their favorite gods and goddesses and repeat mantras. Water, fruit, flowers and incense are offered to God.