Fair and festival in Belgaum
Belgaum culture is largely influenced by the Marathi and Kannada people as it is inhabited by both of these communities. Festival forms an integral part of the culture and hence the influence of multi-cultures can vividly be seen on the celebrations of festivals in Belgaum. Belgaum celebrates with full zest all major national festivals like Diwali, Dussera, holi, Id-ul-fitr, Christmas, etc. Apart from these festivals Belgaum hosts many other festivals and fairs with much pomp and show. Sri Yellamma Devi Fair is an important fair of Karnataka state and is organized in the Belgaum district. The fair is attended by thousands of people across Karnataka state. Godachi Fair is another major fair of Karnataka held at Ramdurg tahsil in Belgaum. The fair is visited by thousands of devotees from far and wide.
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Culture of Belgaum
Belgaum is the fine blend of culture of Marathi and Kannada people. Owing to its proximity to Goa and Maharashtra, Belgaum enjoys the cultural diversity. Marathi is the widely spoken language of Belgaum while Kannada is also spoken by many people there. In rural part of the Belgaum district people are found wearing a turban with long tailpiece in the rear while their women folk are seen wearing sari with the lower half of it worn like a dhoti. People in urban part of the district have changed with the time and have adopted themselves to modern style of dressing and living. A great influence of both Marathi and Kannada can be seen on cultures and traditional customs of Belgaum. Cuisines of Belgaum have Maharashtrian flavor as the city offers many typical Maharashtrian dishes. Belgaum celebrates all major festivals of India with much fanfare.
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History Of Belgaum
Belgaum is the fourth largest city of Karnataka state and also serves as head quarter of the district of the same name. The city of Belgaum is largely built during 12th century under the Ratta dynasty which was based at nearby place of Saundatti. The fort of Belgaum was built in 1204 by the Ratta dynasty. It also served as the capital place of the dynasty from 1210 to 1250. The region witnessed the rule of many kingdoms. It was once in under the rule of Yadava dynasty of Devgiri. Then the region came under the rule of Kilhji during 14th century. In 1474 the region was captured by Bahamani Sultanate. In the year 1518 the Bahamati Sultanate was divided into small five states and Belgaum became the part of Adilshahi Sultanate of Bijapur. Many existing historical building and structures in Belgaum belong to the era after the year 1519. The region was taken by Mughal dynasty under Aurangazeb the Mughal emperor. Belgaum was then captured by the Peshawa during the Maratha rule. They continued to rule the region until the British brought it under their rule.
British continued to rule Belgaum until Aug-1947 when India got the independence. During the British rule Belgaum was actively involved in the freedom struggle of India. In Dec-1921 Belgaum was the venue for the 39th session of Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. After the independence of India Belgaum remained the part of Bombay Presidency until 1956 when States Reorganization Act made Belgaum a part of Mysore state which was further renamed as Karnataka in 1972. In 1956 State Reorganization Committee was set up to demark the borders of states of India on linguistic line. But the committed decided to make the region of Belgaum a part of Karnataka state ignoring the fact that the region houses a large number of Marathi people (about three fourth of the total population). The state of Maharashtra continues to claim the region and at present the matter is under the Supreme Court of India.
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Culture of Shirdi
Culture of
Shirdi
Shirdi is a popular town situated in Maharashtra state.
Shirdi is famous for its temple of Sri Sai Baba. The temple is visited by many
devotees from across the country throughout the year. Marathi is the widely
spoken language of the people while Hindi can also be understood and spoken by
some. Sri Sai Baba is revered by the
people of different religions like Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, etc. Though the
town of Shirdi is inhabited by mainly by Hindu people there other people who
belonged to different religion like Muslim and Buddhist.
The people of Shirdi consider themselves to be privileged
ones as it is their town where the India’s most revered saint Sri Sai Baba
spent his most of his life. Shirdi has now grown in to a major pilgrimage
center visited by lakhs of people from across the country and that had led to
the many employment opportunity for the people of Shirdi. People of Shirdi also
celebrate many important festivals of India with much fanfare. Earlier the
people of Shirdi used to wear their traditional attires. Men used to don the
Dhoti and Pheta while their women folk used to wear Choli and Lugda. But now
young ones of the town have taken to modern way living. But some elderly men
and women are still found in their traditional attires.
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Fair and Festivals in Shirdi
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Shirdi is famous pilgrimage town in India. Situated in Ahamadnagar district of state of Maharashtra, Shirdi is famous for the temple of Sri Sai Baba. Shirdi celebrates all major festivals of India with much fanfare. But there are some festivals in Shirdi that are linked to Sri Sai Baba.
Ramnavai is an important festival of
India. But in Shirdi the festival has additional importance attached to it. Here
in Shirdi celebration of the festival is related to an event happened in the
life of Sri Sai Baba. In 1897 Gopal Rao Gund, after he had a child due to the
blessing of Sri Sai Baba, proposed to hold Urs (a Muslim fair). Sri Baba
conceded to it but asked him to organize it on the day of Ramnavami. The reason
behind this was that Baba wanted to bring the people of both communities together
and he had succeeded in his purpose to far extent. Today the celebration of the festival of
Ramnavami in Shirdi also witnesses the participation of Muslim people.
Guru Purnima is another important
festival event in Shirdi. Though Guru Purnima is celebrated in all parts of the
country, the town of Shirdi witnesses thousands of people visiting the town and
seeking the blessings of their guru Sri Sai Baba. On Vijayadashami thousands of
devotees visit the temple of Sri Sai Baba in Shirdi as the day of Vijayadashami
also happens to be the day of Sai Baba’s Punyatithi (death anniversary).
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History of Shirdi
History of
Shirdi
Shirdi is known for its abode of famous saint Sri Sai Baba. Shirdi
is a small town situated in Ahamadanagar district of state of Maharashtra. Town
of Shirdi which houses the temple of Sri Saibaba is visited by lakhs pilgrims
round the year from across the country.
History of Shirdi is linked to the life of Sri Sai Baba.
In the year 1954 the local people of the village of Shirdi
found a young boy in meditating position under a neem tree. People were
attracted by his tranquility, wisdom and Spiritual power. Soon he became a famous
fakir in surroundings area of the village. Later on he spent his six decades of
his life there. People began to call him by the name of Sai Baba. Sai Baba
relentlessly worked for the poor and wretched people. He is believed to have
performed many miracles and thus helped many people. He became so famous that
many people come to seek his blessing from far and wide. Among his followers were many well off people
who used to donate some money to Sri Baba.
Sai Baba on other hand helped the poor with the same money. Sai Baba remained
in Shirdi until his death in 1918. Privileged by the touch of such holy man the
town of Shirdi has now become one of most important pilgrimage center in India.
The place where Sri Sai Baba took his last breath now houses a big temple of
him. The temple is visited by lakhs of
pilgrims from all over the country round the year.
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Jagannath Temple, Puri, Rath Yatra
Significance of Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra is big event and festival celebrated at Puri in the state of Orissa, India. The festival is related with the Lord Jagannath. It celebrates the occasion of the journey of three siblings namely Lord Jagannath, lord Balaram and Subhdra to their aunt’s temple, Gudicha temple for nine days after then the return journey of the deities to the main temple is known as the 'Bahuda Yatra'.
To commemorate the incidence people organize the Rath Yatra event in which three large beautifully decorated chariots resembling three temples are drawn by the huge number of devotees. The chariot / Ratha of Lord Jagannath known as 'Nandighosha', chariot of Goddess Subhadra named Darpadalana and the Ratha of Lord Balabhadra named Taladhwaja Rath Yatra is organized in the months of June- July at the temple of lord Jagannath in Puri.
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The festival of Rath Yatra draws thousands of devotees from all parts of the India and even from abroad to witness the majestic event of Raths (chariots) being drawn by thousands of devotees. Devotees come here with their holy wish of pulling the chariots as the act is supposed to be pious one. The procession starts from the Jagannath temple with drums, trumpets, tambourines etc. These 40 to 50 feet high chariots pulled by thousands of devotes is a really magnificent view witnessed by the millions of people gathered there on the occasion.
Jagannath Rath Yatra date 2019 :
One of the most awaited and much-celebrated festivals in Orissa will be start on 4th July, 2019.
How to reach :
By Air:
Puri does not have an airport. Bhubaneshwar's Biju Patnaik airport is the nearest airport to Puri which is at a distance of 63.9 kms.
You pre book a taxi or cab from airport to Puri.
You pre book a taxi or cab from airport to Puri.
By Rail:
Puri has a terminus train station which is consider as one of the busy railway station in the India. It has fast and super-fast train connections with many major towns in the country such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Okha, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Tirupati.
By Road:
It has good road connectivity with Bhuwaneshwar and other towns.You can choose state government's tourist buses or hire a convenient taxis or cabs to reach here.
If you to witness this magnificent festival then plan now. And if you need help deciding and customize your ideal trip, just make a inquiry here Quick Inquiry for package.
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Gateway of India, Mumbai
This graceful ceremonial archway on the waterfront in the
Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, Maharashtra state in India. It was built to
commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary for the Delhi Durbar of
1911.The gateway was built from yellow basalt and concrete. The central dome is
48 feet in diameter and 83 feet above ground at its highest point.
The foundation stone was laid on 31 March 1911, by the
Governor of Bombay Sir George Sydenham Clarke, with the final design of George
Wittet sanctioned on 31 March 1913.Between 1915 and 1919 work proceeded on
reclamations at Apollo Pier for the land on which the gateway and the new sea
wall would be built. The foundations were completed in 1920.It has historical
significance for India because after the country gained Independence, the last
British troops left Indian soil, marching under this imperial archway to board
their waiting ships.
From 2012, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation
decided to shift Elephanta Festival's Venue to Gateway, replacing Elephanta
Caves for convenient issues.
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Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh
The great Sanchi Stupa is the oldest stone structure of India. It is a part of the large complex of Buddhist structures mostly Stupas located at a small village called Sanchi. Sanchi lies just about 50 km north east of Bhopal city, the capital place of Madhya Pradesh state. This world famous religious and equally historic place has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Built by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, Sanchi Stupa still stands there intact presenting us the great Buddhist architectural style of ancient India. Along with this great Stupa no 1, Sanchi hosts many other Buddhist Stupas and structures with much historic and religious significance.
Home to the great Stupa and other Buddhist structures, Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh is major tourist and pilgrimage spot in India. Sanchi witnesses thousands of tourists and devotees visiting the place throughout the year. The Sanchi Stupa was built over the relics of Lord Buddha. The place also housed a pillar edict of Ashoka. The top part of the pillar, which featured four lions, has been placed in a museum of Department of Archeology. Sanchi Stupa was just hemispherical brick structures containing the relics of Lord Buddha. Addition of the new Stupas, carvings, architectural works continued for next few hundred years under several dynasties.
The state of Madhya Pradesh takes pride in having the place like Sanchi which owing to its several Buddhist Stupas (mainly the great Stupa no1) has earned itself the status of a world heritage site from UNESCO. The great Stupa is the key attraction of Sanchi. Paved way around the great Stupa has turned into a smooth one due to the visit of number devotees over the years. The Stupa is also known for its four exquisitely carved gateways. These four gateways are located in four directions around the Stupa. The gateways are mainly known for their rich carvings which depict several incidences from the life of Lord Buddha.
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Sindhu Darshan Festival
India, the land of different cultures and religions, hosts Sindhu Darshan Festival every year at Leh of Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir state. The festival is organized on the banks of the river Sindhu in the month of June. The three day long festival is an event to showcase the different cultures of India coming together and thus displaying India’s unity in its diversity. The festival is held on the banks of Sindhu River also known as river Indus which is presented at the occasion as a symbol of communal harmony among people of different religion and cultures.
Ever since the inception of Sindhu Darshan Festival way back in 1997, the festival has gained worldwide popularity with thousands of tourists from different parts of the world attending it every year. Celebration of the Sindhu Darshan Festival is an indeed proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir state. It serves to be an occasion when people belonging to different religion, cultures and different parts of India are seen showcasing their folk arts, dance, music and thereby displaying multi dimensional cultures of the country. On the occasion of the festival people bring water from different rivers of their regions in earthen pots and pours it into Indus River thus symbolizing the multi cultures of India merging together at one place. Delhi serves to be the main airbase to land at for the visitors coming from other countries. Leh, the place of Sindhu Darshan Festival, is easily accessible from Delhi.
First day of the festival sees wide reception ceremony for the thousands of the tourists come from across the world. The reception ceremony is arranged by the joint association of different religious groups. About fifty lamas are seen performing the prayer as part of ritual on the bank of the river. Then many people and artists from different parts of the country take part in the several cultural activities. Sight- seeing tour is also organized for the visitors on the occasion.
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