Culture of Nagpur
Culture of
Nagpur
Popularly known as the Orange city, Nagpur is
a multicultural city of India. Along
with its Maharashtrian culture Nagpur has also adopted other cultures as it
witnessed the heavy influx of people from various states of India making the
city of Nagpur a cosmopolitan in nature and spirit. Nagpur culture boasts of
having many beliefs and religions like Hindu, Muslim, Buddhism, Christian, Jain
etc. Along with Marathi the native
language of Nagpur, Hindi language is also widely used by the people.
Dhoti and Pheta was the traditional attire of
men of Nagpur, while their women folk used to don Choli and sari. But the city of Nagpur and Maharashtra as a
whole has changed with time and adopted themselves to modern style of living.
Young ones of Maharashtra are passionately following the western style of
dressing.
Povada and Lavani
are the folk songs and dance of Nagpur. Lavani, the fascinating folk dance form
performed by women, has still retained its significance and charm in Nagpur and
other parts of state of Maharashtra. Some Bollywood films have also featured Lavani
songs making it huge popular in other parts of India also. Earlier Lavani was mainly performed in
Tamasha (a folk drama of Maharashtra) which is now on the verge of extinct. But
Lavani is still enthralling the people of Maharashtra.
Nagpur has
become a home to the people of different religion and region and so the city
cuisine offers wide ranges of dishes. Varan-Bhat (dish of pulse and boiled
rice), Kadhi (dish made from curd), Poli or Chapati and green vegetable have
been its traditional cuisine. In Nagpur
Ghee is also liberally used in the food as it is supposed to be the taste enhancer.
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History of Nagpur
History of
Nagpur
History of the city of
Nagpur, popularly known as the Orange City goes back to 3rd century
when the region was under the rule of Rashtrakutas. Vakataka Dynasty which was
on good terms with Gupta Dynasty took over the region of Nagpur in 4th
century. Prithvisena the first of Vakataka dynasty transferred his capital to
Nagardhan which is just 28 km away from Nagpur. There after the region was
ruled by Badami Chlukyas and Yadavas kingdom till 1296 when Alludding Khilji
attacked the Yadavas dynasty. In 1317 Nagpur
region came under the control of Tughlaq dynasty which ruled it for long.
It was in 17th century that Mughal Empire captured
the region. However, the administration of the region was being managed by Gond
Kingdom of Deogarh- Nagpur of Chindwara on the behalf of the Mughal. Chindwara
district is presently situated in Madhya Pradesh state. Bakth –Buland of
Deogarh-Nagpur kingdom is believed to be the founder of Nagpur city. Chand
Sultan was the successor of Deoghar dynasty. He made Nagpur his capital and
made Nagpur a walled town. After the death of Chand Sultan in 1739, Wali Shah
who was an illegitimate son of Bakth Buland captured the throne. After that the
widow of Chand sultan with help of Maratha leader Raghuji Bosale of Berar killed
the Wali Shah and established the rightful heir on the throne. Later on the
region was ruled by many Maratha rulers. Maratha was defeated by British in the
battle of 1817 at Sitabuldi which presently falls in Nagpur city. The defeat of
Maratha laid the way for British to rule Nagpur.
From 1853 to 1861 Nagpur province which consisted of
Chinchwada and Chhattisgarh became the part of central province which was
administered by commissioner of British central government in India. Nagpur was
made the capital of the province. In 1877 Nagpur the saw the county first
textile mill being set up by the Tata Group.
The city of Nagpur witnessed the Hindu-Muslim riot which left deep
impression on the minds of many people. Among them was K B Hedgewar who founded
the RSS with aim of creating a Hindu nation. The organization soon spread to
other part of India and is still working in different parts of the country.
Nagpur houses the head quarter of RSS. The city of Nagpur witnessed another
major event on 14 October 1956 when Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar as a part of his
social reform converted to Buddhism with his lakhs of his dalit followers. In memory of this event a large memorial
(which is now counted as the largest Buddhist Stupa in India) has been built
there. The place of the memorial is popularly called as Deeksha Bhoomi.
After the Independence of India, Nagpur remained capital city
of central province known as Madhya Pradesh. It was in 1956 when it was
attached to Bombay Province. In 1960 Bombay province was divided into two
states Maharashtra and Gujarat with Maharashtra retaining Nagpur as its part.
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Historical,
Culture of Ranchi
Culture of Ranchi
Ranchi district
reflects mixed culture largely consisting of tribal people. As we go through
the history of the district we would note that Ranchi was largely a tribal area
practicing a traditional way of life. It is so with other parts of Jharkhand also. The tribal people
practice their own tradition, rituals and way of life. They have enriched the
district with their folk art and culture. Rice is their staple food. Rice beer
(handia-means a beer jar) is their drink to be served at marriages as a part of
their custom. Munda and Oraon are the main tribes found in this district. The
social customs they practice may have slight variations but in general they follow
what has been transmitted to them over generations from their ancestors. Nagara,
Kartal and mandar are their popular musical instruments. The Oraon language is
called Kurukh, and it is taught in some universities now. Many of them have
migrated to North Eastern States for a livelihood.
There are many Christian converts in
this area. Since the State of Jharkhand shares its borders with West Bengal,
Orissa, and Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh many of the settlers from these
States have influenced the culture of Jharkhand State. The impact of invaders has nevertheless left
some traces of other cultures as we find traces of the Mughal period, the
British period etc. People can speak Hindi, Maithili, Urdu, and tribal
languages like the Mundari and Oraon dialects. People even speak Bengali well.
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Indian Festivals,
Fair and festival of Mangalore
Festivals form an integral part of Mangalore culture. Festivals celebrated in Mangalore highlight the rich traditions and customs of the people. Along with the major national festivals like Deepawali and Dussera the city of Mangalore also celebrates other prominent festivals which offer the insights of socio-cultural life of the people of Mangalore. Aati is unique festival of Mangalore celebrated in Aati month (Ashadh month of lunar calendar). The festival is mainly celebrated by Nalke community. They consider the Aati month to be the most inauspicious. They believe that during this month all evil spirits come alive and try to harm the human life. On the occasion of the festival they are found praying Kalraja a holy spirit which is believed to be protector of the people from the evil spirits in Aati month. Kati festival also witness like folk dance and songs and other cultural activities.
Celebration of Dussera festival in Mangalore is one of the biggest events in the city. It is celebrated for ten day and symbolizes the victory of the truth over the evil. Apart from these above mentioned festival the city of Mangalore also hosts myriads of cultural events round the year.
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Indian Festivals,
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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