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Significance of Traditional knowledge

Traditional knowledge encompasses the accumulated wisdom and practices passed down through generations across various disciplines in Indian culture. It includes foundational insights from Vastushastra, Ayurveda, Yoga, and other fields that emphasize the importance of inherited understanding. Elements of this knowledge relate to architecture, health, and well-being, particularly through herbal medicine and indigenous practices. Approximately 65% of the total and 85% of the rural population in India relies on traditional knowledge for healthcare, highlighting its significance in contemporary society.1
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Synonyms: Cultural wisdom, Ancestral knowledge, Indigenous knowledge, Folk knowledge, Classical knowledge, Cultural knowledge

In Dutch: Traditionele kennis; In Finnish: Perinteinen tieto; In Spanish: Conocimiento tradicional; In German: Traditionelles Wissen; In Swedish: Traditionell kunskap; In Malay: Pengetahuan tradisional; In Spanish: Conocimientos tradicionales; In French: Savoirs traditionnels

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Buddhist concept of 'Traditional knowledge'

Hindu concept of 'Traditional knowledge'

The concept of Traditional knowledge in local and regional sources