What are some facts about India that children would find interesting?

Cows are sacred in India and allowed to roam the streets freely. Cows in India are considered one of the seven mothers of humankind because they produce milk. India has the largest postal network in the world with over 150,000 post offices.

Wasting food is considered a sin to most people in India, and women eat after everyone is already finished with their food. Before a meal, it is customary for people in India to wash their face, legs and hands. There are six seasons in India, autumn, summer, spring, winter, summer monsoon and winter monsoon. Chess originated in India and was originally called chaturanga, which means four members of an army.