Fair and Festival in Aurangabad
Aurangabad Fairs and Festivals
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rangabad was developed into a city on a small arid, rocky village named Khadki by an Ethiopian slave Malik Amber in the 17Th century. It flourished as a prosperous Mogul city then hence it has Mogul influence on its culture and lives of the people. But due to industrial developments of present days a large influx of people from other regions has taken place and a mix cultuiral pattern is being seen here. We see Durga Pooja being celebrated by Bengalis, Ravan Dahan (Burning of effigy of Ravan) is organized by North Indians during dusherra. Similarly Ras Dandia is played by Gujarati Community during navratri. People mix and participate in all these festivals. But generally Diwali, Ganesh Chathurti, Holi, Idd, Christmas are celebrated by majority of population.
rangabad was developed into a city on a small arid, rocky village named Khadki by an Ethiopian slave Malik Amber in the 17Th century. It flourished as a prosperous Mogul city then hence it has Mogul influence on its culture and lives of the people. But due to industrial developments of present days a large influx of people from other regions has taken place and a mix cultuiral pattern is being seen here. We see Durga Pooja being celebrated by Bengalis, Ravan Dahan (Burning of effigy of Ravan) is organized by North Indians during dusherra. Similarly Ras Dandia is played by Gujarati Community during navratri. People mix and participate in all these festivals. But generally Diwali, Ganesh Chathurti, Holi, Idd, Christmas are celebrated by majority of population.
Aurangabad is famous as a tourist destination due to presence of Ajanta and Ellora caves and bibi Ka Makbara here. Nearby town of Paithan is famous for its Nath Sagar Dam and its temples. Paithan is the birth of saint Eknath. Annual urs at Khultabad is a fair attracting many people of the region. To promote tourism an Ellora festival is organized by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation during December every year. The festival is held at different sites by rotation at Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Bibi Ka Makbara and Paithan Garden etc.Tag :
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Fairs and Festivals of Chennai
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| Fairs and Festivals of Chennai |
Fairs and festival of Chennai provide the visitors an occasion when they can have the close view of culture and tradition of the people of the city. Along with the national and religious festivals the city of Chennai celebrates its traditional and regional festival and fairs. Pongal, Mamallapuram and Kanthuri are some of the prominent festival celebrated in Chennai with much pomp and show. Chennai Music and dance festivals celebrated every year in the month of December is a major cultural event of the city.
The festival of Pongal has been the most important festival of Chennai. The festival comes in the month of January- February and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Pongal is also known as the harvest festival and is a sort of thanksgiving event to the Mother Nature. Arubathimoovar is another prominent festival of Chennai. The festival is dedicated to sixty three saints of Lord Shiva. These saints are greatly revered for their exemplary lives of devotion and penance. Kapaliswar Temple where the 63 bronze statues of these saints are kept is the main venue for the celebration of the festival.
Karthikai Deepam also known as the festival of lights is yet another religious festival of Chennai. The festival falls on the full moon day of Nov-Dec month and is celebrated with lightening many lamps in temples and home and bursting firecrackers. Apart from above mentioned festivals and fairs, the city of Chennai host many other cultural events attracting thousands of tourists from all parts of the country.
Organized by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Chennai tourist fair is interesting trade and industrial fair. The fair is held in the month of January to March. The fair is sort of large exhibition displaying the rich culture of the region, places of tourist attraction, economic scenario of the state. The festival is visited by many tourists from far and wide.
Chennai is also known for its dance and music festival which is organized every year in the month of December. The festival is participated by many famous musicians and dancers who are seen enthralling the visitors by their outstanding performance. This extravaganza of music and dance also witness the many budding artist taking part and showcasing their talent. The city of Chennai takes pride in hosting this five-week long festival of music and dance which is considered as one of the largest cultural events in the world.
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Goa Carnival
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| Goa Carnival |
Carnival in Goa is a three day fest filled with fun and merriment. Usually the fest would be held in the month of February. Carnival in the Christian terms suggests the festivity that occurs just before the Lent (Lent is fasting period for Christians) period. So, it is the time for fun, frolic and merriment. In 2012 it is going to be celebrated from 18th of February till 21st.
Goa entices its tourists for this Carnival every year. Preparations would begin a month before. Masks, costumes, preparing the list of competitions -all would begin a month prior to the fest. Masquerades, processions, drinking and dance are the highlights of the fest; age, gender, creed no bar. Earlier it was restricted only to the Christians. Now it is open for all. The Portuguese in Goa introduced the fest in the year 1961.
The etymology of ‘Carnival’ goes like this: to retrain from meat. But, it is not clear whether that should be strictly followed. Nevertheless, the festival marks sheer merriment with no bounds. For three to four days people would be immersed in nonstop gala time. This is the only carnival in India that is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Panjim in Goa would come alive with colorful gait. The carnival ends with the well known black and red dance every year. Visit Goa during the Carnival.
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Ahmedabad Festivals
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Ahmedabad
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Most of the fairs in Gujarat state are religious festival
based. Some of the festivals celebrated here are Uttrayan or Makar sankranti or
kite festival, Navratri festival, Jaggannath raht yatra festival, Tarnetra fair,
Uttarayan celebrations, and the saptak music festival.
International Kite Festival: is held every year on 14Th
January, it coincides with the Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti festivals of the
Hindus. People celebrate these festivals, all the business comes to a grinding
halt for a few days of this celebration.Expert kite-makers and flyers comes from world to Gujarat at this time.
Rath Yatra: This festival is celebrated in the
month of June/July when Deities of Jaggannath temple are taken round in a procession from Jaggannath Temple in Jamalpur. The chariots carrying the deties are very
nicely decorated with flowers etc. the procession goes through the major street
of the city.
Navratri: The festival is dedicated to the
Goddess Shakti. The celebration goes on for nine nights when people perform
Rass Garba Dandian Dance for nine nights and enjoy dancing and feasting.Garba Dance is a popular folk Dance of Gujarat
Saptak Music fair: Usually celebrated in the month
January in Ahmadabad. The festival goes
on for eleven days where famous vocalist as well as instrumentalists
participates each year. The stage setup gives a good opportunity for showing
their talent to some good music lovers.
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Nagaur Fair
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| Nagaur fair |
Rajasthan, famous for historic monuments and exquisite
architecture, hosts many charming fairs and festival events. Among the fairs of
Rajasthan which attracts thousands of tourists not just from other parts of India
but from abroad as well is the fair of Nagaur which is popular for its cattle
trading. It is sometimes called as the Nagaur cattle fair and boasts of being
the second largest fair in entire state of Rajasthan.
Nagaur fair is organized every year in the month of Jan-Feb.
the fair continues for eight days and draws many tourists to witness the amazing
event. The fair was started by a king Mr. Umed Singh of Jodhpur dynasty in
honor of Sh. Ramdeoji about 56 year back. It is held at Nagaur, a charming town
situated between Jodhpur and Bikaner. About 70 thousands cattle are sold and
bought every year at the fair. Here you will
get to see many camels, horses and other animals being traded.
Nagaur fair is also known as Ramdeoji cattle fair. People
dressed in colorful traditional outfit are seen fascinating the visitors. Some foreign tourists even are seen in
traditional attire of Rajasthan. Animal
like camels and horses brought here for trading are also beautifully decorated
by their owners who themselves are seen wearing beautiful vibrant Rajasthani
outfit. Though Nagaur fair is mainly related with cattle trading, there are many
fun activities that makes the fair more vibrant and fascinating. Tug of war, camel race, bullock race, cock
fight etc are some of amazing events of the fair. Rajasthani folk dance, music and other
cultural and entertaining activities are further attractions of Nagaur fair.
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Ranthambore
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| Ranthambore |
Famous for its national park,
Ranthambore is a small town situated in Sawai Madhopur District of the state of
Rajasthan, India. Ranthambore National Park is a primarily tiger reserve. The
park is spread over an area of 392 sq km. Earlier it was a hunting place for kings of
Jaipur. It is an ideal place for wildlife lovers and is abundant with beautiful
ponds, rocky hills, fascinating ravines etc. it was earlier wildlife
sanctuary. Then in 1980 it was declared
as a National Park. Other than tiger,
its main habitat, the park also houses other species of animals. The
Ranthambore fort situated in the National Park is one of the remnants of rich
heritage of history of the region. The fort was built in 994 AD and has a
massive gate, high walls, temples and water tanks. It was built in such a way
that enemies could not make an easy entry in the fort. The temple situated in
the fort is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Temple of Lord Ganesha is another temple
situated in the fort. The fort is visited by many tourists.
Jogi Mahal is another place of
interest in Ranthambore. It was built as rest house for the members of Jaipur
royals who came there for hunting. It is now a guest house and offers tourists
modern amenities. The structure of the Mahal is beautiful one. The place also
offers fascinating views of it surrounding natural sites. Padam Talab located
there adds to the beauty of the Mahal. Surwal Lake is another place of tourist
attraction you can visit near Ranthambore. It is situated about 25 km away from
Ranthambore. The lake mesmerizes the onlookers with its stunning views. You can
also have the fun of jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park.
Sawai Madhopur serves as the nearest railhead to Ranthambore. The railway station is just 10 km from Ranthambore and is well linked by many trains to other parts of the country.
Best time to visit
October to February is the best
time to visit Ranthambore.
How to reach :
By Air:-
Sanganer Airport is closest airport to Ranthambore and is well connected to other major cities of the country.By Train:-
Sawai Madhopur serves as the nearest railhead to Ranthambore. The railway station is just 10 km from Ranthambore and is well linked by many trains to other parts of the country.
By Road:-
Many state run buses connect Ranthambore to Jaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar and other parts of the state and the country.Tag :
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Culture Of Pune
Culture of Pune
The city of Pune boasts of having rich cultural heritage. The city is rightfully called as the cultural capital of Maharashtra as it serves to be a mirror of Marathi culture and traditions. The city which has seen the great development in all spheres of life has managed to preserve its rich traditions and cultures. City of Pune is such place in entire India where modernization and cultural traditions seems to be walking hand in hand. This culturally rich city of Pune has been the place of work of many great social reformer and freedom fighters. Mahatma Phule and Bal GangadharTilak are some of them. Present city of Pune also boasts of being home to the largest number of educational institutes and hence is known as Oxford of East.
Celebrating festivals with much pomp and show has been the tradition of Pune. It can be seen its celebration of Ganesh festival which is celebrated for ten day with great enthusiasm. Besides this, there are other several cultural events celebrated in the city. Sawai Gandharv Classical Music festival is one of them. The city of Pune is famous for its Lavani songs. Lavani songs which are performed by women artists have become popular throughout the state of Maharashtra. Pune has produced many Lavani artists like Surekha Punekar who is still enthralling people of Maharashtra by her performance.
Though the majority of people in Pune are Hindu the city is also home to people of other religions like, Muslim, Buddhism, Christian etc. the city has witnesses a number of people from different part of India coming to the city and making it their home. Therefore along with the Marathi culture, culture of other states can also be seen there. Marathi is the native language of the city while Hindi and English are also spoken by some.
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History Of Pune
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| History of Pune |
History of Pune mainly deals with history of the great Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Peshwa. The early history of Pune, according to cooper plates found in excavation, dates back to 6th century. The region at that time was under the rule of Rashtrakutas. Pataleshwar rock-cut temple complex was built in this era. Then from 9th century to 1327 the region was part of the Yadavas kings of Deoghar. Then it was ruled by Nizamshahi Sulatan till it was annexed to the Mughal Empire. In 1595 Maloji Bhosale was appointed as Jahagirdar of Pune by Mughal. Rango Babuji Deshpande who was appointed was by Shahaji Bhosale as the administrator of Pune is regarded as one of the first developers of the city. Under his supervision several constructions works were done in the city. Construction of Lal Mahal Palace was completed in the year 1640. JiJabai the mother of Shivaji is believed to have supervised the work of Kasaba Ganapati Temple in Pune. The idol of lord Ganesha in the temple is considered to be the presiding deity of the city.
It was then Dadoji Kondev, the mentor of Shivaji, supervised the many construction works in the city. Thereafter the Shivaji who was crowned as Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1649 oversaw several development works in Pune. Guruwar Peth, Somwar Peth and Mangalwar Peth are some of places developed under the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Budhwar Peth was constructed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the year 1703. After the death of great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maratha kingdom was managed by the Peshwas. Peshwa was the post of the minister of the highest rank in Maratha Empire. In 1720 Bajirao the first become the first Peshwa of Maratha under the rule of Chhatrapati Shahuji. The famous palace of Shaniwarwada which is situated in Pune on the banks of Mutha River was constructed in 1730. Later on the Shaniwarwada became the main stay of Peshwas and the city of Pune witnessed many temples bridges and other development work being carried out under the rule of Peshwas. Paravati Temple, Sadashiv Peth, Nana Peth etc were built during this time.
The defeat of Maratha in the third battle of Panipat resulted in to the decline of its empire. In the battle with British in 1817 at Khadki (which was then known as kirki) Maratha has to face the defeat. Pune then was captured by the British and annexed to the Bombay Presidency. Then the British established military cantonment area at the east of the city. The cantonment area is now used by the Indian Army. Pune Municipality was set up in 1858 by the British and the city witnessed other development works like Ganj Peth which was renamed as Mahatma Phule Peth after the independence. Pune continued to be ruled by the British until the independence of India.
During the rule of British in India city of Pune was an important center of political and social movement. Mahadev Govind Ranade, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar, Maharshi Vitthal Ramji Shinde and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule are some of the prominent persons who belonged to the city of Pune. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, one of the greatest freedom fighters of India, operated his political movements from Pune. Besides, the Yerwada Jail where Mahatma Gandhi was kept as political prisoner by the British is situated in Pune.
After independence Pune has witnessed tremendous growth. Many prominent institutions like National Defense Academy and National Chemical Laboratory were set up in Pune. The city also has grown into a major sport centre of country and has hosted Common Wealth Games 2008 successfully.
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