Culture of Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
Culture
The
culture of Gorakhpur is a mix of Mughal over traditional Indian culture. The
influence of culture can be seen in everything from way living to dressing
& eating etc. The cuisine of Gorakhpur includes fish, Kebabs (Galawati and
Kakori) & meat. Rice is the staple food of the region. Other main items of
food are grains like wheat, gram, maize and pulses along with curd, milk,
vegetables, ghee and vegetable oils. Wood carving is an art commonly practiced
for engraving designs of images of gods and goddess on the doors and sill
frames. Folk music and dances are popular among the people. Especially during
festival times folk songs are performed accompanied by instruments like
harmonium, table / dholak and manjira. Folk dances can be seen especially
during festivals or weddings. Traditionally kurta, dhoti or pajamas is worn by
men but nowadays people going out for jobs wear pants and shirts. Though women
wear sari and blouse, these days salwar Kameez with chunni is popular among the
younger generations. Films and Television is the most popular media of
entertainment. Hanging out in an amusement park is also an option available to
a person for spending some quality time. Ramgarh Tal Lake spread over an area
of 723 hectares is world class amusement park in Gorakhpur. The longer side of
the lake is around 18 Kms in length. There are other parks in the town for the
people to spend some good time and relax.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur History
Gorakhpur
lies on the north eastern side of Uttar Pradesh bordering Nepal on its northern
side. It is a proposed capital of yet to be formed Purvanchal state. It is named
after the saint Gorakhnath of Middle Ages. The world’s largest publisher of
Hindu religious books ‘The Gita Press’ is located here in Garakhpur. According
to Vedic writings the earliest ruler of the land was Iksvaku whose capital was
at Ayadhoya. The great King Chandra Gupta Maurya belonged to this land. Lord
Gautam Buddha renounced his royal status and set out for meditation from a spot
at the confluence of Rivers Rapti and Rohini near here. The town finds its
mention in the epic Mahabharata when Bhima visits Gorakhpur to request saint Gorakhnath
to be present at his Rajsurya Yagna.
The appearance of Bhagavan Mahavir (the 24Th Tirthankara of Jainism) was at a place near here and his mahaparivan was witnessed at pava 15 Kms away from Kushinagar. Saint Kabir the spiritualist poet and saint was from village Maghar, a place 20 Kms. From Gorakhpur. People still throng his burial place to pay their respects to the saint. From 1803 Gorakhpur came under the British rule. It was a vibrating center during the freedom struggle of India. It was at the forefront of 1857 uprising. Later during freedom struggle Gorakhpur was always in action. The chauri Chaura incidence took place in Gorakhpur where 19 policemen were killed by the freedom fighter activists. Mahatma Gandhi severely aggrieved at the situation called off his Non-Cooperation movement. After announcement of Quit India Movement Jawaharlal Nehru was imprisoned here in Doharia Kala in Sahjanwal Teshil. Nine people died when an unprovoked firing was opened on the protest rally organized against Nehru’s arrest. Ram Prasad Bismil a daring freedom fighter was accused of Kakori massacre plot and was hanged in Gorakhpur district jail here.
The appearance of Bhagavan Mahavir (the 24Th Tirthankara of Jainism) was at a place near here and his mahaparivan was witnessed at pava 15 Kms away from Kushinagar. Saint Kabir the spiritualist poet and saint was from village Maghar, a place 20 Kms. From Gorakhpur. People still throng his burial place to pay their respects to the saint. From 1803 Gorakhpur came under the British rule. It was a vibrating center during the freedom struggle of India. It was at the forefront of 1857 uprising. Later during freedom struggle Gorakhpur was always in action. The chauri Chaura incidence took place in Gorakhpur where 19 policemen were killed by the freedom fighter activists. Mahatma Gandhi severely aggrieved at the situation called off his Non-Cooperation movement. After announcement of Quit India Movement Jawaharlal Nehru was imprisoned here in Doharia Kala in Sahjanwal Teshil. Nine people died when an unprovoked firing was opened on the protest rally organized against Nehru’s arrest. Ram Prasad Bismil a daring freedom fighter was accused of Kakori massacre plot and was hanged in Gorakhpur district jail here.
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Historical,
Culture of Trichy
The city of Tiruchirappalli is commonly known as Trichy. It is the fourth largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Trichy which boasts of having great history is also rich in its culture and traditions. Residents of Trichy are known as Tiruchiite. Along with Tamil people, Malayalam, English, Marathi and Hindi speaking people also form a part of the Trichy society. With the influx of students and industrial workers from different part of the country Trichy has got a cosmopolitan look.
Rich culture of Trichy can be seen in its beautiful crafts, traditional attires, festivals, cuisine etc. Textile weaving, leather works, gem-cutting etc are prominent artworks in Trichy. Wooden idol of gods and goddesses of Hindu are found on sale at crafts stores in the city. Coming to the dressing style of the people of Trichy it is seen that the city, like most urban parts of the country, has changed with the time and has taken to modern way of dressing. Young boys and even girls are found in jeans, T shirts and other western style of outfits. Though the city of Trichy is popular for its delicious south Indian cuisines, it also serves the visitors wide varieties of food dishes of different part of the country. Fairs and festivals also form an integral part of the culture of the people of Trichy.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Trichy
Trichy is one of the oldest inhabited cities of Tamil Nadu. Its earlier settlement dates back to 2nd BC when it was under the rule of Cholas. Uraiyur which presently forms suburb area of the city served as the capital place of the Cholas. Trichy was under rule of Cholas till 3rd century AD. From 6th to 8th century the entire southern part of India was under the rule of Palva kings. Mahendravarman the Palva king built the famous cave-temple of Rockfort near Trichy during the period. After the decline of the Palvas, Trichy came under the rule of medieval Cholas who ruled the region till the 13th century. Thereafter Trichy witnessed the rules of several kingdoms. It also experienced the rule of Vijayanagara kingdom and then Madurai Nayak Kingdom till 1736. Trichy also served as the place of capital during the period of Madurai Nayak kingdom.
The last ruler of Madurai Nayak kingdom Meenakshi committed suicide and subsequently the region was captured by Chanda Sahib in 1736. Chanda Sahib could not hold it for long and had to lose it to Maratha in 1741. Later on Trichy came under the rule of Carnetic kingdom. It was in the year 1801 that the Carnetic kingdom was annexed to the British Empire in India. British continued to rule it until 1947 when India got independence. During British rule Trichy rose to significance for its variety of cheroot. It was also the second largest city in Madras presidency only after the city of Madras. Post independence era of India also witnessed the large scale development of the city of Trichy.
The last ruler of Madurai Nayak kingdom Meenakshi committed suicide and subsequently the region was captured by Chanda Sahib in 1736. Chanda Sahib could not hold it for long and had to lose it to Maratha in 1741. Later on Trichy came under the rule of Carnetic kingdom. It was in the year 1801 that the Carnetic kingdom was annexed to the British Empire in India. British continued to rule it until 1947 when India got independence. During British rule Trichy rose to significance for its variety of cheroot. It was also the second largest city in Madras presidency only after the city of Madras. Post independence era of India also witnessed the large scale development of the city of Trichy.
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Historical,
Culture of Allahabad
Allahabad Culture & Fairs
The
Magh Mela at Allahabad (also known as Prayag) attracts thousands of people who
ritualistically take bath at the confluence of holy Rivers Ganga, Jamuna and
Saraswati. The same festival is observed on a large scale every twelve years as
Kumbh Mela when millions of people come to take holy dip. A still more
important, sacred and bigger Maha Kumbh Mela is held after twelve such KumbhMelas (after every 144 years), carrying more importance than the regular Kumbh Mela.
Thousands and millions of men, women, peoples and holy men attend these fairs
making it an extravagant affair of the land. There are sadhus with saffron
robes with ashes smeared on their bodies. Some sects of sadhus are Naga sadhus
who remain naked even in severe cold and extreme climate. The congregations of
such sadhus generate an attraction for the westerners as for them it becomes an
awe inspiring scene in the traditional and humble society. About 70 million
people attended the last Kumbh Mela in Allahabad in the year 2007 making it the
largest single gathering of people. next
Kumbh at Prayag will be in the year 2013
from January 27 to Feburary 25.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Allahabad ( Prayagraj )
Allahabad History
Old name of Allahabad was Prayaga which is the
sacred union of three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the Sarswati. In 1575, the city was named 'Illahabas' by Mughal Emperor Akbar when he visited the place but later in the time it came to be known as 'Allahabad'. And now in 2018 UP Government on the long-standing demands of the saints and the people of the Allahabad has changes name of Allahabad to 'Prayagraj'
The city was the part of Mauryan, Gupta and Kushan empires before it was annexd by the Kannauj Empire. Mughals took over the city in 1526, then after the Maratha rule the British Raj took the reins of control of the city and the state of Gujarat. The Sikh religion founder Guru Nanak Devji visited Prayag later Guru Tegh Bahadur also paid a visit to the city in 1666. The annual convention of the Indian National Congress was held twice in the city in the years 1888 and 1892.
First civil aviation commercial flight in India was flown here from Allahabad to Naini on 18Th February 1911 carrying 6500 mails over a distance of 13 Kms by Henri Pequet the pilot. The Indian Independence revolutionary Chandrashekhar Azad killed himself by shooting with a pistol when he was surrounded by the British police. Jawaharlal Nehru the first prime minister of India was from Allahabad, where their houses Swaraj bhavan and Anand bhavan were the main center of activities of Indian national Congress.
The city was the part of Mauryan, Gupta and Kushan empires before it was annexd by the Kannauj Empire. Mughals took over the city in 1526, then after the Maratha rule the British Raj took the reins of control of the city and the state of Gujarat. The Sikh religion founder Guru Nanak Devji visited Prayag later Guru Tegh Bahadur also paid a visit to the city in 1666. The annual convention of the Indian National Congress was held twice in the city in the years 1888 and 1892.
First civil aviation commercial flight in India was flown here from Allahabad to Naini on 18Th February 1911 carrying 6500 mails over a distance of 13 Kms by Henri Pequet the pilot. The Indian Independence revolutionary Chandrashekhar Azad killed himself by shooting with a pistol when he was surrounded by the British police. Jawaharlal Nehru the first prime minister of India was from Allahabad, where their houses Swaraj bhavan and Anand bhavan were the main center of activities of Indian national Congress.
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Historical,
Culture of Alleppey
Culture of Alleppey
Alleppey
(Alappuzha)-the land of canals and houseboats reflects a typical coastal Kerala culture. The main occupation is
agriculture here along with fisheries, toddy tapping and coir works. Alleppey is
mainly known for coir industry. The Kottanadu region comprising of Alleppey and
Mavalikera is known for the rice cultivation. So, one would guess the lifestyle
in Alleppey is very much a coastal culture based on occupations related to
water.
The area is comprises of Nambiars,
Nayers, Muslims and also Christians. Customs are oriented mainly wards
traditional setting. Snake boat race, Mohiniattam and Kathakkali dances have
been a part of its culture. The traditional festivals and fairs would be
accompanied by folk songs, folk dances, boat race and by putting Pookalam
(rangoli made with flowers). Men wear typical Keralaite ‘Lungi’ and the women wear typical white
with zari bordered saree during festive occasions. People speak Malayalam and
English.
Alleppey has been a major business
center since long back. Now, it is a tourist spot offering calm and clean
lagoons, coconut trees on both sides of canals, and houseboats anchored in
water. So, tourism has been a major attraction here and a source of employment
too. The culture of Kerala as one would see elsewhere in Kerala is explicitly
visible here.
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Indian Festivals,
History of Alleppey
History of Alleppey
Alleppey, also known as Allappuza is
the land of inland canals, coconut palms and of typical Kerala tradition. It is a very popular tourist spot of Kerala.
The history of Alleppey dates back to
the Sangam Age (the classical period: from 3rd BCE to 3rd
CE). Sources assure us that Alleppey had strong trade links with ancient Greece
and Rome. It was ruled by the Kuttanadu Cheras. It is the region where St.Thomas Aquinas had
landed for the first time in India. It must have been around 52nd
AD. He established a Church in Kokkamangalam near Alleppey. However the visit of
the Saint had less impact on the lifestyle of the region.
It was around 17th century
the Portuguese and the Dutch started off their trade, Alleppey was made the base
since it had easy access through the Arabian Sea. The Dutch built their ware
houses in this district and later even started muddling with the local
politics. The Raja of Travancore (Martanda Varma) was shrewd enough to shun the
Dutch interference and helped the formation of Alleppey district. Through the
initiatives taken by the Diwan of Travancore Raja Keshava Dasan the Alleppey
district turned into a well planned port with inland water canals. Raja Keshava
Dasan can be called as the architect of the Alleppey district. He was born in a
very ordinary family and had very little exposure to the formal education.
Keshava Dasan joined as a tally clerk under Poku Moosa, a local tradesman. Poku
Moosa had an easy access in the Travancore royal court and thus he made a way
for Keshava Dasan. Soon Keshava Dasan ascended the throne of Dewanship in the
court of Raja Marthanda Varman.
It was during this period that many
inland canals were built in Alleppey connecting the Sea and just like the city of
Venice trade on both sides of water canals, and floating markets were
established. Allappuza became one of the busiest trade ports of India. It
became a part of Travancore-Cochin States. After Independence the States were
integrated into the Indian Republic. Alleppey as a separate district was formed
in the year 1957 by the Indian Republic.
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Historical,
Fair and festival in Vijayawada
Vijayawada, the third largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh, boasts of having rich culture and traditions. Vijayawada is considered as the cultural centre of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Fairs and festivals of Vijayawada also form the integral part of the culture and traditions of the people of the city. Festivals celebrated in the city of Vijayawada offers the insights of vibrant cultures and traditions of the people. Vijayawada celebrates all major festival like Deepawali and Dussera with much pomp and show. Festivals like Id-ul-fitr and Christmas are also celebrated there with equal enthusiasm.
Apart from major national festivals the city of Vijayawada hosts and celebrates many other festivals and cultural programs. Krishna Pushkaram is a major festival celebrated in Vijayawada and in the whole of the state of Andhra Pradesh. The festival is mainly celebrated on the banks of the rivers like Godavari, Pennar and Krishna in Andhra Pradesh. On the occasion of the festival devotees take the holi bath in the rivers. Makara Sankranti is another major festival celebrated in Vijayawada. Apart from these religious festivals Vijayawada also hosts cultural and other events. Vijayawada Book Festival is one among them. The event is organized by the Vijayawada Book Festival Society (VBFS). The festival was first held in the year 1989 and since then it has become customary to hold this event on regular basis in the city. At present the event is organized every year in the month of January and is participated by thousands of book lovers including some imminent personalities from literary arena.
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Indian Festivals,
Elephant Festival
Elephant Festival is an annual event organized by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Time of celebration
It is organized in the city of Jaipur during Holi festival. To be precise a day before Holi is fixed for this festival,
Basically the festival is celebrated to publicize about the significance of the magnificent animal Elephant. Gracefully decorated elephants are paraded on this day, later an elephant fight is conducted which thrills the watchers. In the customary parade the aura of stately Rajasthan is presented with parading of Chariots, Caparisoned Elephants, Camels, Horses, Palanquins and Cannons. Mostly female elephants participate in the festival, many elephant races, beauty contest for the elephants etc. are organized which excite people. The most attractive part of the programme is the elephant polo match, where players with red or yellow turban sitting on the elephants try scoring goals with long sticks and a big plastic ball.
How to reach at Elephant festival
By air :
Jaipur International Airport which is located 13 km away from Jaipur is the nearest airport located in the southern suburb of Sanganer.
By road :
Jaipur has well road connectivity with withing state cities and other major cities in the country. You can use any type of transport (Bus, Rickshaw, Jaipur Taxi) to reach the nearest stations.
By train :
Jaipur has good rail connectivity with almost most of the main cities in the country.
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Indian Festivals,