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With Bangladesh on the eastern border of this state, it is situated in the eastern part of the Republic Of India. West Bengal is the name of state which has a great importance and an important role to play in the economic growth of the country. Kolkata is the largest city in the whole state [...]

You can visit the State of Uttarakhand when you will be in India as it is situated in the Northern part of India. Another important thing about the sate is that it was known as Uttranchal at one point of time but then again reverted back to the Uttarakhand as most of the people were [...]

In the northern part of India, the state of Uttar Pradesh can be found which has quite a great importance for the country as a whole. Lucknow is the capital of the state. The largest city of the state is Kanpur. Although, the city of Lucknow is said to be the capital of this state [...]

India is one the place where you will see some of the most diverse traditions and culture, along with this you will be able to see people from almost all of the religions, however, respect is the word for all the religions and for the people associated with those religions. There are 28 states in [...]

Tamil Nadu, which is simply known as the Tamil which is situated at eastern coast of the southern Indian Peninsula. Chennai is the capital and the largest city as well. There are 30 districts in this state, all of which are quite renowned for various things and above all the ancient history and the monuments [...]

The thing that is worth mentioning about Sikkim is that the state is completely locked and surrounded by the land and based in Himalayas, which is the reason why there are some small community of people living in there. It is also the smallest of state in India when making a comparison with other states [...]

Rajasthan is the state with an enigmatic and mysterious outlook. Every thing that is here seems to embedded in mystery and sobriety, the mixture is enough to charm you and also to grip your imagination in such a way that you wont be able to think on any other lines except than thinking about the [...]

A state in the northwest of India is known as Punjab. Chandigarh is the capital and the largest city is Ludhiana. When you compare its population to other states of India, you will come to know that it stands 15th largest. Actually, there are as many as 20 districts that consists this whole state and [...]

The state of Orissa is based on the east coast of India. Bhubaneswar is its largest city and serves as a capital at the same time. There are 30 districts in the state with the 11th largest populous state. The basic language that is spoken here is called Oriya.
As it is situated along the [...]

In the northeastern part of India, you will come across the state of Nagaland. It is also amongst one of those hilly states that India has. Dimapur is the largest city of the state and the capital is Kohima. There are 11 districts in the state, population is around two million and with relatively smaller [...]

The land of blue hills, Mizoram, is situated in the northeast of the India. Aizawl is the capital of the state and also the largest of the lot. It contains as many as eight districts and the basic language here is Mizo, however a lot of people do speak English as well. Also, an important [...]

The state of Meghalaya is located in the eastern part of the country and it is more of the hilly place. Shillong is the capital and the biggest city of the state. It consists of seven districts. It is interesting to know that a large part of the state is based on forests. However, the [...]

Manipur is situated in the northeastern part of the India. Imphal is the largest city of the state. The capital of the state is also the same city. The basic group of people that live here is called Meiteis and the language that they speak is known as Meiteilon. Along with this basic group, a [...]

Maharashtra is located in western India. Mumbai is its largest city and also the Capital. This state has a total of 35 districts. It is because of these 35 districts that it is rated as third largest state by area and the second largest when you compare it to other states with regard to population. [...]

The state of Madhya Pradesh is in the central India. The largest of its city is Indore and the capital is Bhopal. It contains 48 districts in total. Chhattisgarh was also included in this state and that was the time when it was considered to be the largest of all the states in India. There [...]

The state of Kerala is on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. It consists of 14 districts that make it the 21st largest state by area and 12th by population. The capital of the state is Thiruvananthapuram which is, also, the largest city of the state. It is also considered to be the most [...]

Bangalore is the largest city of which state? Well, no prize for guessing it as it is quite easy to tell that the Bangalore is the largest city of the Karnataka state that is in the southern part of India. It was known as the state of Mysore and renamed to the Karnataka. It consists [...]

One of the states in eastern India is Jharkhand, the border of which is shared with the state of Bihar. Actually, the state of Jharkhand merged onto the map of India by the Bihar organization act. It is the 28th state of India and the name was devised with the view as the place was [...]

The northern most state of India that is situated in the mountains of Himalayas is known as Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir was considered to be one of the places where most of the Sanskrit scholars were residing in ancient times.
Talking about beauty, you will get plenty of it, when you will be visiting to Jammu [...]

In the north west of India, there is a state that is named as Himachal Pradesh. It is regarded as one of the esteemed places in India, the reason behind this is simple as it is recognized as the land of the lords or Deva Bhoomi. Himachal is a place that is situated in the [...]

Haryana is the state in north India which is quite renowned for its surging economy. You can get an idea about it as Haryana is the state which has the 3rd highest per capita income. It is also the best of the place for India where a lot of industries are growing quite rapidly. In [...]

If some one asks you about Pratichya and Varuna , you may not be able to tell what exactly is he talking about or what is this place with these names, however, when someone speak the name of Gujarat, many of you people will at once recognize as what is the place in question. [...]

If you are fond of traveling and it is something that is more than a hobby for you, then you must be constantly striving to explore new horizons. To get the experience of life time, you must try to visit Goa, in these holidays. Goa is the smallest state of India. However, don’t confuse the [...]

Chhattisgarh is a state situated in the central India. The sate of Chhattisgarh was come into being when a combination of 13 districts was formed. These 13 districts were merged into one state and given the name of Chhattisgarh. The main reason behind giving it this name was quite simple. As the state was formed [...]

Bihar is the state of India which is situated in the eastern most part of the north India. Bihar is the 3rd largest populous state of India and contributed a lot towards the GDP of the country. The main occupation of the people living in here is Agriculture. Along with this a large number of [...]

If you are looking for a place to spend your upcoming holidays, then India should be the destination for you. India is filled with the diversification in all aspects and fields. You will be able to get all sorts of experience, right from the day; you will put your steps in this mystic land. If [...]

If you are planning some family holidays, then the best place for you to visit this holiday will certainly be India. When you will be in India, you will certainly come across a lot of places, but, your trip will not get completed if you would not pay a visit to Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh [...]

Do you know which state is the 4th largest of India, pertaining to area and population? Well, if you know, that’s great, but if you don’t, that’s all right as you are about to learn a lot for that very state. The name of the state is Andhra Pradesh, which is the largest in area [...]

It would be really strange if someone out there is not familiar with the word “Yogaâ€. Yoga is primarily used to relax your self with the numerous ways of meditation. Today, the world has become so stressful that every need to find a way to get out of that nerve wrecking pressure and stress. For [...]

If you have ever been associated to India or the Indian culture then you would be a great fan and lover of the classical dances of India. Mohiniattam is the dance form a South Western state of Kerala. It is quite evident from its name that is a Feminine based dance form, that is the [...]

Odissi dance is the form of classical dance that people have been performing in the Eastern State of Odissa. It is the dance of the Maharis, who are the devadasis. These devadasis used to perform it in front of the Lord, along with some singing as well. That was called Mahari Tradition. Basic classifications for [...]

Manipuri dance is a form of classical dance and it was given this name as it originated in the North East Indian state of Manipur. Like most of other classical dance forms, the very root and basics of this dance is also religious. That is predominantly used to convey the religious and devotional feelings and [...]

A well known dance form in the South-East Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is Kuchipudi. As it was originated from the village of Kuchelapuram, hence, the name is assigned with that association. The first thing, you will experience in the dancers who are doing this form of dance, is their eyes. You will find those [...]

South Indian state, Kerala, is the place where this dance originated. The basic thing about the Kathakali is that it is form of dance-drama. The very name of Kathakali itself suggest as what you should expect from this dance form. Kathakali means “Story-Playâ€, so that’s what you will be getting when you will be able [...]

When you analyze the forms of dances in Northern India, Kathak dance will certainly look prominent among all other forms. Kathak is a Sanskrit word which implies a meaning of story. It is an ancient dance where people use to tell stories that also include some sort of dance. Sophisticated hand movements and the fast [...]

When you would analyze the dance form in the tribal areas like West Bengal, Jharkhand and Orissa, you will certainly be fascinated by the Chhau Dance. The word Chhau is described as ‘Shadow’, ‘Disguise’ and ‘Image’. These meanings and specifics are derived by the special things that are used in dancing. For instance, you can [...]

When you want to participate and enjoy in the festivals held in India, you will never short of it, as India will provide you the best of entertainment and fulfilling experience when you will be visiting here with a predominant view of having some insight over the festivals of India. The basic thing that you [...]

India is supposed to be the best place where you can come close to different cultures and traditions. These cultures and traditions have evolved because of a great deal of diversification in the people who are from different backgrounds. When you read about the history of India and specially the states and the regions, you [...]

India is a beautiful example of word “multi culturalâ€. You will experience a lot of variety and disparity in the cultures and traditions which will keep on changing as you will keep on moving from one place to another, within India. If you ever have an experience to visit India then you must visit to [...]

One day and so many events altogether. Baisakhi is not only the New Year for Sikhs but also, their main harvest festival and a mega event that stirs all the Sikhs like nothing else does. This day has significance not only for the Sikhs but Hindus as well. It is the beginning of their Solar [...]

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti which falls on the full moon night in the month of Baisakha which falls in April or May commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, founder of Buddhism. He is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Buddha was born in 563 B.C. to King Shuddhodhana and Queen [...]

Amongst the radial days of Diwali celebrations comes another festival popularly known as Dhanteras. Also known by the name of Dhantrayodashi, it falls on the thirteenth day of the Hindu month Ashwin which falls near October or November. It is first day in the five day Diwali celebration. While the preparations for Diwali are on [...]

Janmashtami marks the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the eighth day of the dark half of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August/September). Krishna, the divine son of Devaki and Vasudeva was born on a stormy night in a prison where his parents had been kept by Kansa, [...]

It is celebrated on the 13th day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra (March/April). It marks the birth if Vardhaman Mahavir, the 24th and the last Tirthankar of Jains. According to Jain Philosophy all Tirthankaras were born as humans but they had attained a state of perfection or enlightenment through meditation and self realization. They [...]

Celebrated largely in the southern part of the country Anant Chaturdashi is associated with Lord Ganesha who is considered to be the master of eternal power and glory. This festival breaks down all the barriers of caste, creed and religion laid by the social elements and everyone comes together to celebrate the festival with complete [...]

Christmas, the birth anniversary Jesus Christ, is celebrated by Christians with great fervor. It falls on December 25th. It is perhaps the only festival that is celebrated with equal amount of joy and happiness all across the world..
The exact day of the Christ child’s birth has never been pin pointed though it is being celebrated [...]

Diwali (also called deepavali), the festival of lights is one of the most important Hindu festival .this is celebrated on a nation-wide scale.20 days after dussehra on amavasya- the 15th day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of kartikeya (October November). It is believed that lord Rama returned to ayodhya after 14 years [...]

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his horrific death by crucifixion. It is the holiest day of Christian religion the churches are filled with worshipers, the altars are decorated with flowers, and the music proclaims the joy of the season.
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following March [...]

The idea behind celebrating Father’s day is not different from that of Mother’s day. A day when children want to express their hidden love for their fathers is popularly celebrated all over the world as Father’s day on the third SUNDAY of the month of the month of June.
There is a lot of fun facts [...]

This is one of the three national festivals of India and is celebrated on the 2nd of October every year which happens to be the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi as well.
Believed to be the epitome of composure Gandhi was born on 2nd October in the year 1869 at Porbandar in the state of Gujarat. [...]