Culture of Mangalore
Mangalore is an important city of the state of Karnataka. Majority of the people living in the city are Hindu followed by Muslim and Christian. Mangalore is considered to be a multicultural city. Tulu, Kannada, Konkani, English and Urdu are widely spoken languages of the city. Colorful and vibrant culture of the people of the city is mostly highlighted in their various festivals, folk arts, handicrafts, cuisines etc. Along with the major festival like Deepawali, Dussera and holi the city of Mangalore celebrates Id-ul-fitr and Christmas with equal zest and zeal. Apart from these festivals there are some regional festivals and other cultural events which offer the occasions where one can have close look into the traditional customs and rituals of the people of Mangalore.
Cuisines of Mangalore are dominated by the south Indian dishes. The city of Mangalore houses a number of restaurants serving wide varieties of sea food dishes. Neer Dosa, Patrode, Akki Roti are some of the famous local dishes visitors like most on their trip to Mangalore city. Vegetarian cuisine in Mangalore, also known as Udupi cuisine, is known and liked throughout the state and region. Beautiful handicrafts of Mangalore are famous in the city. Articles made from woods, ivory and stone can be seen purchased by the visitors. Folk dance and songs mainly performed on the occasion of the festivals give Mangalore culture a vibrant look.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Ranchi
Ranchi: History
The History of Ranchi could be classified into four parts: the early period; the
Mughal period; the British Raj and the Jharkhand Movement period. Ranchi is the
district headquarters of the Jharkhand
State now.
In the Early period Ranchi was a part
of tribal rule. The earliest mention of Ranchi is associated with the stories
related to Mahabharata. This part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau belonged to the
Munda and Oraon tribes. Later the Nagabansi rulers took over the region. Around
1585 Akbar invaded the region which was called as the region of Kokrahs then.
After the Mughal period the British
took over the administration of the Chota Nagpur plateau and the area
comprising Ranchi and Palamu came to be known as Lohardaga district. In 1840
Ranchi was made a separate district and was called as Lohardaga district. The area came under the South Western Frontier
Agency established by the British. A battalion of Ramgarh force was put up at
Ranchi which took part in the 1857 Sipoy Mutiny. During the British Period a
cry for separate identification was raised by the Munda tribes. Birsa Munda, a
leader of Munda tribe had given voice to the revolt. But, the movement was
suppressed by the local authorities. Lohardaga district was renamed as Ranchi
in 1899.
Ranchi witnessed the meeting of
Gandhiji with Edward Gait and the Indigo agitation campaign during
pre-independence movement. In the post independence period the area witnessed the
agitation for a separate state that culminated in forming a separate Jharkhand
State in 2000. Ranchi is now, part of Jharkhand State. The Government of India
has marked the area under the Red Corridor project to take care of the regions
that are vulnerable to Naxalite attacks.
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Historical,
Culture of Pondicherry
Culture of Pondicherry
Pondicherry which has seen the long rule of the French boasts
of having a distinct culture. The French rule has left their cultural legacy in
the form of many buildings and churches which are marked by their European
architectural style. Tamil peoples are indigenous inhabitants of Pondicherry.
During the French rule many people had opted for citizenship of France. Their
decedents still continue to have close ties with France. Many people in
Pondicherry are bilingual and are fluent in both Tamil and French. Most of the
people in Pondicherry are Hindu, while the people of other religions like
Muslim and Christian are also found there.
Cuisines of Pondicherry are also influenced by the French
taste. Along with many French dishes Pondicherry also serves delicious south
Indian food dishes. People of Pondicherry are also known for their beautiful
handicrafts. Pondicherry is also famous for its crafts made of woods, leather,
pottery crafts, and metal works. Fairs and festivals also form an integral part
of culture of Pondicherry. Along with
the major national festivals like Deepawali and Dussera Pondicherry celebrates
many other its regional festivals which provides the occasions where one can
have the close look of vibrant culture and traditions of the people of
Pondicherry.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Pondicherry
History of Pondicherry
According to
mythology Pondicherry was once the abode of Agastya the great Hindu sage. Excavation at Arikamedu suggests that
Pondicherry was a major port and trading center which
imported Roman goods on large scale. The excavation also revealed that the
place had the trading relation with Greece which continued till 10th
century when the region was under the rule of Cholas dynasty.
During the
16th century Pondicherry witnessed the arrival of Portuguese who
ruled the region for the next some years. Thereafter Dutch and French came
there for trading purposes. In 1663 French started to rule the region. It was
French who ruled Pondicherry for the longest time. There were several minor
battles between French and British over the land of Pondicherry. These
conflicts came to an end after an agreement was signed between them. According
to the agreement Pondicherry remained under the control of French who continued
to rule it until 1954 when Pondicherry was annexed to the Indian republic. At
present Pondicherry is one of seven union territories of India. Owing to the
long rule of French, influence of their culture can still be seen in
Pondicherry.
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Historical,