Indian funeral and philosophic traditions exclude grave goods , which is the main source of ancient art in other cultures .
Many of the most important ancient finds that are not in carved stone come from the surrounding , drier regions rather than India itself .
India funeral and philosophic traditions exclude grave goods , which is the main source of ancient art in other cultures .
Many of the most important ancient finds that are not in carved stone come from the surrounding , drier regions rather than India itself .