State with second largest tourism industry: TAMIL NADU

Tamil Nadu is the eleventh largest state in India by area and is known for its ancient Hindu temples and classical dance forms like Bharata Natayam. It has most phenomenon temple architecture in the country and tradition of music, dance and fine arts. Tamil Nadu is vulnerable for its temple towns, national parks, hill stations, waterfalls, cuisines and mind boggling Wildlife and natural beauty. The state has the second largest tourism industry in India with the annual growth rate of 16%.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu is the fourth largest of the indian state. Chennai is examined to be gateway of South India. The city of Chennai is mesmerize blend of tradition and vogue. Tamil Nadu is mainly dependent on monsoon rains, and is prone to droughts when the monsoon fails. About 86% of people in Tamil nadu are Hindus. Tamil is the most common language of Tamil Nadu. But as english is also an ordinary language so it is also used there. Tamil Nadu is known to be a literate state and they have reservation in education institutions for socially backward society. 



Tamil Nadu has long tradition of glorious culture. Pongal is the widely celebrated fetival throughout Tamil Nadu. They also have large number of folk dances. These are performed on every occasion, to celebrate the arrival of season, festivals, wedding, birth of a child. tamil cuisine is typically of South Indian cuisine in which rice and rice derived dishes form the major part of the diet. Tamil Nadu was India's fifth producer of rice. Also Kabaddi originated from Tamil Nadu and is considered as a state game.


Tamil is full of adventure and incredible places. So enjoy every span of it with extra ordinary beauty.

(reference from Google and Wikipedia)

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Capital of two states: CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh is a North Indian state and also the capital of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is known to be the most happening place in North India. It was declared the cleanest city in the year 2010. When one enters the place of Chandigarh one can see the trees flourishing around and so much greenery that gives a chilling and soothing mood to the people. There are forests surrounded all over that sustain many animal and plants species. 


There are different places where one can visit in Chandigarh. Sukhna lake, Rock garden, leisure valley, cactus garden, butterfly park and many more. In sukhna lake one can see the ducks and other species which are protected in one way or the other. As said before Chandigarh is the most happening place for the people. people if they want too get relax after their busy week go to chandigarh to enjoy their weekend. The malls, flora and fauna and the environment over there is totally different from the normal north states like Punjab etc. 


If we talk about the culture of Chandigarh it is similar in the one or the other way like Punjab because most of the people living out there are Punjabis. As the people of different religions are spread all around the country same is in Chandigarh so therefore all the festivals which are popular in North are celebrated here with full enthusiasm. Mostly the western culture is seen over here because people here are more broad minded then the people living in Haryana etc because In haryana intercaste marriage is not allowed at all but it can be seen that in places like Chandigarh the youth is free to do love marriage and sometimes intercaste too.

It can be said that this city is far ahead of the other north region cities in the matter of environment, natural beauty and the mentality of people.


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North Indian state: HARYANA

Haryana is a state located in North India. It was created out of Punjab on the basis of language. Nowadays, Haryana is contributing alot to the total production of foodgrains etc as Agriculture has now become their leading occupation. It is also termed as one of the wealthiest state of India as they have second highest per capita income. Haryana is the hub of Information Technology like Gurgaon has many large automobile companies and same is with other cities which are also industrial hubs.

 The people of Haryana preserved their own religions and cultures or traditions. They celebrate almost same festivals which are celebrated in Punjab as Haryana was part of Punjab only. The festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement here. If we talk about their eating habits there is an ediom that says "Hara- Bhara Haryana, Jit Dhoodh- Dahi Ka Khaana"( which means a lush green state where milk and curd are the food). the food and other cuisines are almost similar to Punjab like sarso da saag, makki di roti, lassi etc. 

The famous Yoga guru Ramdev is from Haryana only. And haryana is a socially conservative state as they murder the boy or girl who tries to marry the person of different caste. This is a serious issue here because on one can live their life freely here as they are always bounded by the rules and regulations of elders which are ought to be followed. People over here mostly speak Haryanavi which is sometimes difficult to understand for the people who listen it for the first time.

But it can se said that this state has so much good that one must visit once and try to experience atleast the new technology that can be seen in Gurgaon.

                           

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Different Dance forms: INDIA

There are different forms of dances which are originated in different parts of India. This includes Classical dance, other folk dances, contemporary dances and many more. Folk dances are generally local tradition of the respective states whereas Contemporary dance is the fusion of folk, classical and western forms. Shiva as Nataraj is worshipped as the lord of dance. In Classical dance forms there are further many different types of dances. In classical dances the dancers try to depict story out of their dance through their gestures and other body languages. Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Orissi and Sattriya are the different types of Classical dance forms.

In the tradition and folk dances the dances are divided into different regions. These dances are performed in groups and at the time of any festival or occasion. Every state has its own Folk dances like Bhangra and Giddha in Punjab, Bihu in Assam, Dandia and Garba in Gujarat, Choliya in Uttrakhand and Ghoomar in Rajasthan. These dances try to depict their culture and their way of celebrating the festivals. Every region has its own dance form and whenever they are happy they try to dance to express their happiness.

So to encourage people in the country dance festivals are also organised by different academies like Sangeet Natak Academy. Nowadays it is possible to learn any form of dance sitting in any part of the country because special teachers who are trained enough give coachings to the students who want to learn. We can see the Reality Show Dance India Dance there the kids of just 7 to 8 years perform such good acts because they have taken proper trainings for that.


So we can say that our folk dances and culture are well known to us. One should try to see the others culture and try to grab the things and learn from their culture too.

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Knowing about Bengalis: WEST BENGAL

West Bengal is a state in eastern region of India. The state capital is Kolkatta with the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. It is the  most Culturally and Ethnically diverse, the first Capital in the State of India,It is the land of the whilom Zamindars & Nawabs. Bengal is world famous for  Bengali cuisine for its remarkable Mustard fish and Prawn curries. A wide modification of Street Food . In desserts in Rosogolla, Mishti Doi, and the most famous Malda Mangoes. Rice and fish are traditional preferable foods, chiefly to a saying in Bengali, machhe bhate Bengali, that express as "fish and rice make a Bengali. The assortment of fruits and vegetables that Bengal has to offer is phenomenal.

In costumes the six business unit spectacle in hand-loom Sarees worn by the Bengali women and Dhuti Punjabi by the Bengali gentleman. Bengali women generally  wear the shari often evidently designed in manner to local cultural customs. In urban areas, most of women and men wear Western outfits.Bengal is the region of the holy river Ganges which split in west Bengal and the mighty snow top mountain Kanchendzonga. In Bengal geographical area  embraces of 15 wildlife sanctuaries and five national parks. Royal Bengal Tiger in the world’s largest Mangrove forest.

The Bengali language overstate a rich literary heritage, shared with neighboring Bangladesh. West Bengal has a long history in folk literature. Bengal had been the signal of modernism in fine arts. Rabindranath  Tagore who called the father of Modern Indian Art had initiated the Bengal School of Art which was to design styles of art outside the European realist tradition. West Bengal schools are move by the state government or by private institutions, which include religious institutions. Teaching is mainly in English or Bengali, however Urdu  also used, mainly in Central Kolkatta. 

In sports Cricket and soccer are favored sports in the state. West Bengal, unlike many other states of India, which is known for its passion and championship of football. West Bengal has many large stadiums. Eden gardens stadium is the largest cricket stadium in India. 
Once you are in Bengal…Expect more than your expectation. Enjoy the land of passion, captivation, loyalty and incredible natural beauty.


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