Fair and Festivals in Jaipur
Fairs & festivals of Jaipur
Royal city of Jaipur is rich in its culture and tradition. Rajasthan is known for its colorful fairs and festivals. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, also celebrates many fairs and festival with great enthusiasm. Fairs and festival add colors to the lives of the people. They also serve to be the occasion for the tourists to have the glimpses of culture and tradition of the people.
Ganguar is a prominent festival of Jaipur. The festival is celebrated in the entire state of Rajasthan. Jaipur also celebrated it with gusto and zeal. Ganguar festival is celebrated mainly by the women. Jaipur is also known for its kite festival celebrated on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on 14th of January every year. On the occasion of the festival from children to elderly people take the joy of flying the colorful kites. 
Teej festival is another significant festival of Jaipur. Though the festival is also celebrated in other parts of country, it is the city of Jaipur which gives the festival a charming and colorful look. The festival marks the beginning of monsoon season. The festival honors the goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. On the occasion of the festival a large procession is taken out from city palaces. The festival also witnesses many religious and cultural programs like dance and music being organized in the city. Elephant festival is another cultural event of Jaipur. It is organized on the occasion of the festival of Holi. Tag :
Indian Festivals,
Culture of Kullu
Kullu is a popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh. It
is also considered as the oldest ancient state after the Kashmir and Kangra
valleys. The people of Kullu are known for their simple style of living and
hard work. Fairs, festivals, customs, traditions, beliefs, costumes, food form
the vital part of culture of Kullu. Customs and rituals followed by the people
there display the simplicity of their lifestyle. Fairs and festivals celebrated
there are integral part of tradition.
The people of Kullu are essentially close to the Mother
Nature. Most of the people here are
famers by occupation. Now some people are also turning to other source of
income especially in tourism sectors and handloom industries. Kulu and
Manali are known as twin cities. Manali is at a height of 150 meters and lies in north of Kulu valley. Many
old temples situated there are fine specimen of architectural sculptures. Kullu
is also known for its handicrafts, folk arts, temple carvings. Folk dance and
songs are essential part of Kullu culture. Fairs and festivals serve to be
perfect occasion for the visitors to have glimpses into the live of the people
of Kullu. On the occasion of the fair and festivals the people of Kullu are
found performing their folk arts like dance and song. Men and women are found
forming a circle and dancing in accompanied with the music band. Nati, Dhili
Nati, Pheti Nati etc are some of popular kinds of folk dance of the people of
Kullu. People of Kullu usually wear the warm clothes as climate there remains
cool for the most time of the year. Men
of Kullu used to wear Chola, dora, suthan, topa etc; now they are also changing
with time and are more inclined to wear modern dresses.
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Historical,
History Of Kullu
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| Kullu Valley |
Kullu valley was once a significant place for Buddhist. It once contained a Buddhist Stupa built by Ashoka. The region also was home to twenty Buddhist monasteries with more than one thousand monks. There were also some fifteen Hindu temples which suggest that the people of both communities were coexisting there peacefully.
Prior to the rule of British the region was under the control of Pal dynasty who revered the goddess Hidimba. Presently the goddess is worshipped as the main deity of the region. It was in 1846 that the region was annexed to British kingdom. British continued to rule the region until India got independence in 1947. After the independence Kullu earlier was the subdivision of Kangra district. In the year 1963 Kullu was made a separate district. Kullu was earlier in Punjab state and it was in the year 1966 that Kullu was included in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Culture Of Kozhikode
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| Kalaripayattu |
Kozhikode is the third largest city in Kerala state in India Malayalam language is the main language used in the city. A good progress has been made in Malayalam literature. The main business area of the city is Mittai Theruvu (Sweet Meat Street), Halwa is a famous sweet of this city. Sadva the vegetarian dish and Biriyani a non vegetarian dish are very famous of this area. Crisp and wafer thin banana chips of Kozhikode are famous. Now Kozhikode is the major trade hub of North Kerala and well connected to the neighboring states and many destinations through Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.
A trip to Kozhikode can be an exciting tour one can discover many aspect of its rich culture. A fine martial art form Kalaripayattu originated here for self defense during olden days, when masters of this art form were used in warfare techniques. The training in this art requires careful ayurvedic and Kalari treatments for body toning. Now this art form is used to display the cultural richness with music and dance. The olden days center of trade Kozhikode was well known for its ‘Uru Making’ or Shipbuilding Art, now the local craftsman makes miniature models of boat as a custom.
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Indian Festivals,
Culture of Kolhapur
Culture of Kolhapur
Kolaphuri Pheta (turban) is a part of traditional outfit of men of Kolhapur. Wearing a Pheta is considered as prestigious there. Offering Pheta to the guests is common custom of the people of Kolhapur. Another special thing about the city of Kolhapur is its Kolhapuri Saaz.
Kolhapur is rich in its cultural heritage. The city is known for its life style, language, outfits and tradition. People of Kolhapur are known for their generous spending of money on their extravaganza life-style. At the same time they are very kind hearted though they are superficially not seen so in their use of language which contains some words which is considered to be rude in other parts of state. But they use it so simple and easily that it does not have any effect on the dignity. Marathi is the widely spoken language of Kolahpur while the use of Hindi and English is also done by few people.
Kolaphuri Pheta (turban) is a part of traditional outfit of men of Kolhapur. Wearing a Pheta is considered as prestigious there. Offering Pheta to the guests is common custom of the people of Kolhapur. Another special thing about the city of Kolhapur is its Kolhapuri Saaz.
It is the special ornament worn by the women of Kolhapur. Beautifully designed jewelry adds the beauty of the women wearing it. Kolhapuri Chappel (a sort of foot wear) is world famous. These are made from the leather and are known for their beautiful design and long life.
Kolhapur is widely known for its wrestling game. It has produced several renowned wrestlers. The Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj who himself was a good wrestler is credited for giving the patronage to this traditional sport during his rule. Lavani is special type of classical dance performed with typical songs. Lavani is considered to be a folk dance of the state of Maharashtra. It was earlier performed in Tamasha (a sort of folk drama). Lavani is still popular in Kolhapur and other parts of the state.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Kolhapur
History of Kolhapur
According to mythology, Kolhapur which is situated on the banks of Panchganga River in the state of Maharashtra is the same place where a demon called Kolhasur was killed by the goddess Mahalakshami. It is said that that as per the wish of this dying demon the town was named after him. Kolhapur was a major Buddhist destination during 6th century. It is also believed that Amoghavarsha Nrupathunga the king of Rashtrakuta dynasty cared a lot for his subject and once sacrificed his finger to goddess Mahalakshami of Kolhapur in order to avoid impeding calamity on his people. During the period from 1140 to 1212 Kolhapur was the capital place of Silhara dynasty. An inscription found at Teradal mentions that Gonka the king of Silhara dynasty was once healed from snakebite by a Jain monk and that led to the king’s establishing Neninath temple there. Several other Jain temples were built during next two centuries. 
Kolhapur became the place of confrontation between western Chalukaya and Chola kings. Rajendra Chola successfully marched on the region and built there Vijay Stambha (Victory pillar). Kolhapur was rule by several dynasties till the time of Maratha rule. During Maratha rule Kolhapur was being ruled by Bhosale dynasties. Rani Shrimati Anandibai Raje Saheb of Kolhapur kingdom adopted the Yashavantrao Ghatge who was the eldest son of Appasaheb Ghatge (Chief of Kagal). This adopted son was made Chhatrapati of princely state of Kolhapur. He came to be known as Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj who is known for his progressive thoughts and his benevolent rule. He ruled Kolhapur princely state from 1894 to 1922 and during these 28 years of his rule Kolhapur witnessed many social, economical and cultural reforms. For his great work in the social and cultural arena he is considered one of the greatest kings of India. After the independence of India, the princely state of Kolhapur was merged into Bombay presidency which was later in 1960 divided in two states Maharashtra and Gujarat. Kolhapur was then made separate district of Maharashtra state. It is noteworthy here that Kolhapur film industry was one of earliest film industries in India. The Marathi film industry was born as early as in 1920s and had produced many Marathi films in that period. Tag :
Historical,
History of Kozhikode
Kozhikode is a major city of Indian state of Kerala.The history of Kozhikode is long and properly recorded. From olden times there has been influx of traders and travelers. It has trade links with China, Jews, Arabs and Phoenicians. The traders from outside preferred Kozhikode (Calicut) as it provided full freedom and security to the outside traders. Ma Huang a Chinese Muslim sailor has noted that about 20 to 30 mosques were built in Calicut for the Muslim traders to pray. Kozhikode was known as the city of spices, it was a big trading market for items like black Pepper, Cardamom, other spices, Lac, Ginger, Myrobalans and Zedary.
Many traders account has appreciated Calicut, its traders and the arrangements at Calicut. During the times of Zamorins rule before Britshers took over Kozhikode was the capital of Malabar. Vasco-da-Gama was the first European to land in Kozhikode at kappad port in May 1498. The accounts of city can be had from the recorded diaries of various travelers like Ibn Battuta from 1342 to 1347, Ma Huang of China from 1403. Abdur Razzak from 1442 – 1143. Niccolo-de-conti from Italy after 1445. The Russian Afanasy Nikitin and other Italian trvellers like Ludovico di varthema etc. Kozhikode was once a cotton weaving center it was known for its calico cloth... In 1765 Ali Hyder the ruler of Mysore invaded Kozhikode and destroyed it. Now Kozhikode is an important business town of Karnataka. According to a study Kozhikode is the second best city in India to live in and it is eleventh in rank among other cities in job creation in India.
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Tourist Place in Hubli
Hubli is important place in the state of Karnataka and the headquarter of the South Western Railway Zone and is also one of the key producers of cotton and peanuts in the country. There are many tourist places in and around Hubli.
Nuggikeri Hanuman Temple :
one of the most visted place in Dharwad. The temple gives devotion and
selflessness.
Unkal Lake and the Bund Garden :
Beautiful water spot in Hubli and is about 110 years old P
Nrupatunga Betta :
Nrupatunga Betta is an ideal beautiful picnic spot which is
about 6 km from the railway station.
Glass House Garden :
The Glass House, one of the oldest parks in the city. The main attraction of the newly developed the Glass House
is a toy train, manufactured by Mysore Railway workshop. The toy train,
consisting of four bogies and an engine, has already arrived at the park.
Siddharodh Math :
Shri Siddaroodha Swamy resided after 1882 and who was born
in 1836.It is the eminent religious institution in Karnataka state, a centre of
Advaita philosophyas preached by Swami Siddaroodha.
Sykes Point :
Sykes Point is a famed sightseeing attraction and
Karnataka beautiful view of the sunset
and Nagajhari River are the attraction for tourist.
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Best of India,
Culture of Khajuraho
The Khajuraho group of monuments is based in Chattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh state of India. Considered in the list of seven wonders of India they are in the World Heritage Sites announced by UNESCO. From the initial about 60 temples built during 10Th to 12Thcentury AD, now only about 25 temples remain in a respectable fashion and hence can be appreciated. The explicit sexual matter has not been depicted inside the temples but it finds the place on the exteriors of the temple walls. Also only 10% of the carvings show sexual scenes other sculptures depict everyday life of the common peoples of those times, like women putting on makeup, Potters, Musicians, Farmers and other peoples. All these carvings are at some distances from the Temple deities.
The temples are now nicely decorated in parkland landscape. It has a public park type look with mowed grass, rose beds and ornamental trees, earlier it was in a state of neglect with landscape setting as a semi desert and scrub. Every evening professional light and sound show is held in the lawns of the temple complex, both in English and Hindi language, of one hour each, the show gives the history, Philosophy and the art of sculpting these temples.The Khajuraho dance festival is held every year in the month of February / March. The programmers arrange top Indian classical dance and music shows. Many Indian as well as Foreign tourists visit Khajuraho then, and appreciate the Indian arts in the backdrop of Chitragupta or Vishwanath Temples. Recently The Archaeological Survey of India has discovered a site which is coming up as the largest underground temple in Khujraho. The digging of the site has begun and will take a couple of years to complete.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Khajuraho
Khajuraho is an Indian town in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh state. It is located about 620 Kms south east of New Delhi. Khajuraho is one of the most important tourist destinations in India and a definite must have in your tour itinerary to Madhya Pradesh. The natives of Khajuraho are Bargujar Rajputs called as Bundelas or Chandelas. Chandelas lived here from 10TH to 12TH century their capital was at Kalinjar. The temples of Khajuraho about 80 in numbers were built in 200 years from 950 to 1150 AD. The natives knew about the temples but did not share the secret with others. They tried to keep the temples as best as they could keep but forests took the toll and about 55 temples have been lost. An English man learnt about these temples in 19Th century by then all the monuments had been lost. A British engineer T.S.Burt was the first engineer to explore the site. Later General Alexander Cunningham was appointed by Archaeological Survey of India for excavation and restoration of these temples. These temples are constructed in sand stone and have been named World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Khajuraho is well connected with Kanpur and Lucknow and few more cities of Madhya Pradesh.
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Historical,