Andhra pradesh

Andhara Pradesh is situated in southern coast and it has a second longest coastline,two major river i,e Godawri and Krishna across the state.Primary language of this state is Telgu.

Andhara pradesh is also called ‘Rice Bowl of India’ because more than77% of its crop is rice

The government did not make a clear statement about formation of new state despite several strike and demonstration by telgu people.On 15th dec unfortunitly potti sriramallu was died who was the actual sound of telgu people for formation of this state.

In his death procession,people wants d amount of his sacrifice after that many people joined and raised his sologon hailing sriramallu.Then this news broadcasted like wildfire and it uproar the places like visakhapatnam,vijayawada,Tenali,Nellore.people were also killed in this protest by police but at last Jawaharlal nehru  The prime minister of country made an announcement for formation of seperate state for telgu people.

About Andhra Pradesh > History

Centuries ago, Andhra Pradesh was a major Buddhist centre and part of Emperor Ashoka’s sprawling kingdom. The Andhra Ikshvakus ruled the eastern Andhra country along the Krishna river .Pallav ruled the southern Andhara.between[624-1323] Chalukya and kakatiya dynasty ruled. In this peroid Telgu made a litrary midium language.Afterthat Vijayanagram kings,madrai nayak,Tanjore Nayak,Qutb Sahi and muggals ruled the andhra pradeh.

The history of Andhara pradesh stated that it is an sanskrit epic of mahabharata and  Ramayana but evidence points that satavahans establish this kingdom.Ikshvakus suceeded the satyavahanas and ruled over 57 years.It is basically realeted to ancient hindu epics.Ikshvakus were ruled the eastern Andhara,capital was vijayapuri. The Pallavas annexed the area South of River Krishna and ruled till the end of 6th century.Throughout their reign they were in constant conflict with both Chalukyas of Badami in the north and the Tamil states of Chola and Pandyasin.

From 1070 Chalukya ruled the chola empire and  Kakatiyas established themselves as rulers of a Telugu speaking people.  The florius reign of the Kakatiyas came to end in the 14th century .The Kakatiya dynasty faced Muslim onslaughts from 1310 and came under the control of the Delhi Sultanate in 1323.

Vijayanagram empire was in southern india.Then Delhi sultans came in powerAllahuddin Hasan, claiming lineage to Bahman Shah of Persia, revolted against the Delhi Sultanate.

Then came to dynasty of Qutub sahi. Given the tittlle of Quli-ul-mulk by the brahmins.Qutub shah,decendent of a royal family and ruled over 1548.

Auragazeb was last mugal king,left his governers1687,Nizam rule Andhara.British took over the nizam and ruled.

About Andhra Pradesh >Heritage & Culture
Andhra Pradesh, also known as the Rice Bowl of India is like a melting pot of varied cultures. The rich and varied culture of Andhra Pradesh can be perceived from its melodious music, scintillating dances, delectable cuisine, ingenious arts &crafts, glorious religions.The relishing dishes of Andhra cuisine boast of the ‘Nawabi’ style of the royalty.

the State’s rich cultural legacy and left behind a heritage studded with spectacular monuments, temples, mosques and palaces all vibrant with arts, crafts, dance and literature.

Dance;

Andhra Pradesh is also the proud owner of some of the most beautiful famous dance forms like (Kuchipudi, burrakatha, veerannatyam, butlabommalu, Dappu,…

It offers a variety of performing arts unique to its culture. The Dance forms of Andhra Pradesh take on a wide variety of colors, costumes, and types; and involve different settings and musical instruments.

 Kuchipudi Dance  Burrakatha Dance
 Veerannatyam Dance  Butla Bommalu Dance
 Dappu Dance  Tappeta Gullu Dance
 Lambadi Dance  Banalu Dance
 Dhimsa Dance    Kolattam Dance

The culture which have a Andhara pradess included are

  • World’s tallest masonry dam, Nagarjunasagar a 380 sq.km reservoir, and a 124 meter tall across the river Krishna, Andhra Pradesh’s lifeline.
  • World’s largest one man collection, Salar Jung Museum at Hydrabad
  •  Borra Caves near Visakhapatnam believed to be a million years old.
  • South Asia’s first lion safari, Nehru Zoological Park in the vicinity of Mir Alam Tank is in andhara pradesh.
  • Richest Temple of the world Triputi vasnative shrine of lord Venkateshwara.
museums and cuisine;

Andhara pradesh has a several museums like salar jung museum and Haeological meseum which are located in Hydrabad.The cuisine of Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana each has its distinctive style of cooking. Chillies and spices are used in abundance for cooking. Andhra cuisine is mostly vegetarian but the Mughal influence in the Deccan made ‘Mughlai’ cooking also popullar.

Music

Andhara pradesh is also known for its music.The state is  known for being the homeland of Thyagaraja, Shyama Sastri and Muthuswami Dixitar – the three prodigies of the Carnatic Music.Telugu language of Andhra makes the true essence and spirit of Carnatic music.

Religion

major religions in Andhra Pradesh.are Hinduism,Islam ,Christianity ,BuddhismHinduism is the major religion that is followed by maximum number of people. Muslims are by and large concentrated in Hyderabad.

Arts & Crafts

the people of Andhra Pradesh have utilized a host of arts and crafts that not only enrich the environment but earn the artisans a decent livelihood.  The arts and crafts of the state comprise of a remarkable range of handicrafts, paintings and handlooms.

1.Handlooms

Andhra pradesh is famous for its handlloms and han woven fabrics.It produces the most exclusive sarees and dress-materials, having delicate and distinctive designs. Sarees are famous for iis unique pallu and delicate boarders.

2. Painting

Andhra Pradesh has a rich culture of arts and crafts, which appear all the more appealing in its paintings. names of paintigs are 
Kalamkari:
 In Machilipatnam, wooden blocks carved into designs are used for printing. In both styles, dyes and colors are natural and the process of Kalamkari printing on fabric involves as many as a dozen stages.

Nirmal paintings:  This is the art form,Nirmal goods made from simple local material are transformed into exquisite crafts and articles of utility.

Cheriyal paintings: It is an art of painting done on cloth .It one of the traditional crafts practiced at Cherial in Warangal district.Though painting on cloth so many rich scheme of colour are used for its decoration ind it get popullarity.

3. Wood Carving;Mention of elaborate directions as to the season and manner of felling a tree, seasoning of the wood and the making of the different articles required are given. n Chittoor wood carving is one of the oldest traditional crafts in which craftsmen vie with each other to produce delicate and intricate designs. 

4.puppet,dolls and toys;Kondapalli in Krishna district, and the town of Nirmal in Adilabad district is where the toys and dolls, those won international acclaim, are made.

 

Puppets, Toys and Dolls5.Metawork;This craft belongs to the the city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. It basically involves silver inlay on metal, which is very xquisite.

FAIR AND FESTIVAL

Makara Sakranti: This harvest festival is celebrated for 3 days in january. First day is called Bhogi Padunga. On this day, people burn old items which symbolizes a new start. The second day which is called Pedda Padunga sees the biggest celebrations,third day is called knauma padunga.

It is celebrated when the sun passes from Sagittarius to Capricorn & the changeover is called Makara Sankranthi. A month before the festival the harvesting of crops begins.

¤ Pongal (January)

This festival basically belongs to farming community, but today it is celebrated throughout the South IndiaThis festival basically belongs to farming community, but today it is celebrated throughout the South India.

 Sivaratri (February – March)
Mahasivarathri means the great night of Siva.  This festival is devoted to Lord Shiva, the destroyer. Sivaratri is celebrated by remaining awake throughout the night, visiting the temple and listening to the Vedic recitals and their meanings.

Ugadi 

Ugadi is the New Year’s day in andhra culture. It is celebrated every year after the celebration of ‘holi‘ in April-May .

 Moharrum is a Muslim festival celebrated in Hyderabad. Other Muslim festivals like Milad-un-Nabi and Id are also celebrated with assemblies held at Mecca Masjid and at Dar-us-Salaam

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh or Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesh or Vinayak.

 Diwali 

It is celebrated by decorating house with lights and burning crackers.This festival is dedicated to the goddess of wealth,

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State Festivals

The state conducts 4 festivals that helps in thriving of the states tourism.

Deccan Festival;The Deccan festival is a celebration of Hyderabad’s arts, crafts, culture and cuisine. The highlight of the festival are the Pearls and Bangles fair and a food fair. 

Lumbini Festival; Lumbini Festival Lumbini Festival is the only major festival of Buddhists that is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh. Organized by Department of Tourism, Lumbini festival is a three day festival.

Visakha Utsav (January)

The festival comprises of a variety of cultural programmes, sports events, food fair and exhibitions, fashion shows, trekking etc.

 Rayalaseema Food and Dance Festival (October)This festival displays the arts and cuisine of Rasyalaseemaarea of Tirupati in Chitoor district.Destination,cite/place to visitAndhra Pradesh is one of the main tourist destinations that invites tourist to come and explore the land of history and Nawabs. The destination of Andhara pradesh are  Tirupati, War angal, Kakinada,Guntur, Nizamabad and Nellore.5 major destination in Andhara pradesh are;Destination.sights/place to visitHydrabad;capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich and varied heritage in art,craft and dance.

Places of Interest: Birla Temple (3 Kms), Charminar (4 Kms), Golkonda Fort (10 Kms), Public Gardens (0.5 Kms), AP State Museum (1 Kms), St. Joseph’s Cathedral (1.5 Kms), Assembly (2 Kms), Birla Planetarium (2 Kms), Lumbini Park.

viyayawada;Vijayawada, the ‘City of Victory’ gets its name from the legend, which says it was here on the Indrakiladri Hill, that Arjuna won the blessings of lord shiva.Best time ti visit here is september to february.Places of Interest: Kanaka Durga Temple (4 Kms), Gandhi Hill / Orr Hill (1 Kms),

Tripati;It is a richest temple in the world.For any pilgrim, to visit this temple will be the ultimate goal. You can spend a worthwhile couple of days to enjoy the fervour and sanctity. Places of Interest: Govindaraja Swami Temple (1 Kms), Kodandarama Swami Temple (2 Kms), Chakra Theertham.
VIZAG;The relics found in the area also prove the existence of a Buddhist empire in the region. Kalinga later lost the territory to King Ashoka in the bloodiest battle of the time which prompted him to embrace budhism.best time to visit here is oct to february.

Places of Interest: Rama Krishna Beach (4 Kms), Kali Temple (4 Kms), Vishaka Museum.Following are the places which get more TOURIST ATTRACTION.Gulconda Fort;It is located in hydrabad. Built by Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah in 1525, it stands as the epitome of Nawabi culture and grandeur.It is belive that it is 400 hundred years old.

 Charminar
This magnificent monument is the unique symbol of Hyderabad. Charminar is often called as “The Arc de triumph of the East”.  Enormous in its size, this imposing monument exudes a charm,it is belive that 400 years old.
Hussain Sagar Lake;It is located in hydrabad.The place is popularly called the “Tank Bund”.Andhra Pradesh are laid on the either side of the Bund, who seem to be a silent witness to the changing colours of the city

Best Sight Scenes during Andhra Pradesh Tourism:

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  • Some famous religious places in Andhra Pradesh are Jama Masjid, Amaravati Amareswara Temple and Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple Tirumala.
  • famous hill stations is located 115 km from the Vishakhapatnam district. The biggest attraction of the valley is Borra Caves.
    •  Persian carpets and Chinese porcelain to Mughal miniatures and museums are also tourist attraction.
    • charminar.golkunda fort etc are the places in hydrabad which have a best sight scene in andhara pradesh.
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Arunachal Pradesh[ land of rising sun]

Arunachal pradesh situated between latitude 26° 30′ N  and 29° 30 ‘ N and longitude 91° 30′ E and 97°30′ E.  It coverd from snow-capped mountains in the north to the plains of Brahmaputra valley in the south.Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal pradesh.Though Assam is a populous state but it is larger than the Assam in north east region. The Pradesh is known to be rich  in flora, fauna, power and mineral potential. the economy of the state of Arunachal Pradesh is dependent on agriculture.

It represents only 1.18 percent of the total area of India but has 3.34% of the total population of the country.The climate of Arunachal Pradesh varies with the altitude. These are ideal for rafting and angling and the rugged terrain is ideal for trekking, holidaying.Arunachal Pradesh is bounded by independent countries on the three sides.

The mineral resources found in Arunachal Pradesh include marble, clay, graphite and pyrite. Dolomite, limestone This is logical since Arunachal Pradesh has close to about 61,000 square kilometers of forests, so forestry contribute much product to the state.sweet potatoes, oilseeds, ginger, pumpkin, chili and the local cowpea.are the major commerial crop of arunachal pradesh.

The main destinations of Arunachal Pradesh is Tawang, Bomdila, Tipi, Itanagar, Ziro, Daporijo, Along, Mechuka, Pasighat, Roing, Anini, Tezu, Hayuliang, Parsuramkund, Namsai, Miao and Changlang.

HISTORY OF ANDHARA PRADESH;

Arunachal pradesh is easternmost state..Arunachal Pradesh is bounded by independent countries on the three sidesMyanmar to the east,Tibet to the north and Bhutan to the west.here are practically no definitive records that relate to  except some oral literature and the number of historical ruins found mainly in the foot hills dating approximately from the early Christian Era. The earliest references to the state can be found in the texts of Ramayana, Mahabharata and the other Vedic legends

Although recent excavations of Hindu temple ruins have shed new light about the ancient history of Arunachal Pradesh. Malithan have the painting of hindu god.temple, the heritage site Tawang monastery,  also provides evidence that Buddhist tribal peaple lived in the area.Ahom and the Assamese controll d area untill british came,Monpa and Sherdukpen, controll area during their time.

The Apatanis were believed to be more advanced. They were agriculturists. Besides this the Abor who called themselves as Adi lived in the valley of Arunachal Pradesh.Sir Henry McMahon, was the british administrator at that time.While there was no issue between the three representatives regarding this border, the Chinese representative had issues regarding Inner and Outer Tibet and china walked out of the agreement. at the time of Chinese power in Tibet no new map of region were published.Due to threat of China taking over Tibet, India declared the McMahon Line to be the boundary of its lands in 1950.

The North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was created in1955.relationship between the Chinese and Indians were cordial until the eruption of the Sino-Indian War of 1962.China declared victory,The war has resulted in the termination of barter trade with Tibet, although in 2007 the state government has shown signs to resume barter trade with Tibet.
The Mishmis exists as Idus, Taraons, and Kamans. They excelled in handicrafts. Now a day tourism forms an important source for state ecomomy  .

HERITAGE AND CULTURE;

AdisAkas,ApataniSingphoBangnis

Assam

Assam (Asom, Axom) is a beautiful and diverse state with an incredible range of cultures and landscapes located in the northeast of India Language of assam is Assamese,though Bengali is spoken in the Barak Valley.Assam is particularly famous for its natural beauty. This landscape include a tea garden,Brahmputra river and historical monuments and temple.swami vivekanand said that after kashmir it is the beautiful land.

The climate of Assam is characterised by its eetreme humudity and its main feature is.  copious rainfall between March and May at a time. but neighbourhood  Cherapunji is known to receive the highest rainfall in the whole world.Thus Assam presents a fusion of Mongol-Aryan culture. Numerous Mongoloi inhabit the hills and plains of Assam including  mizoram,mizos etc.

Coal,oil and gas,limestone are the major mineral which are found in Assam.Assam is based on agriculture.like tea,jute,oil,cotton are cultivared here.Rice is main staple food of Assam and it is an important producer of silk .Dispur is the capital of Aaam.

PRE AND MODERN HISTORY OF ASSAM;

Assam’s history goes back to the ancient times.which evidence can be found in  Vedic literature, Tantric literature, Assamese folklore and Buddhist literature. Many places reffered in mahabharata are idetified the places of this state.

Known as ‘Kamarupa’ or ‘Pragjyotish’ in the period of the Epics, Assam is inhabited by human civilisation since about 2000 BC. At the end of 18th century the Ahom Kingdom collapsed and the Burmese got the control over Assam thus invoking British intervention to subdue the Burmese.Besides the various changes, the British constructed the railways; introduced of tea plantation, discovered of coal and oil etc.

. Assam witnessed several separation of territories. In 1948,Arunachal Pradesh were separated. In 1963 Nagaland was separated followed by Meghalaya in 1972 and Mizoram in 1987.

Tea of Assam has its own history which are follows;

tea plantations mushroomed in Upper Assam, where the soil and the climate were most suitable.By 1850s, the industry started seeing some profits. Industry saw initial growth, when in 1861, investors were allowed to own land in Assam and it very helpful in progressing tea cultivation.The organization was very successful in this, and even after India’s independence conditions of the laborers have improved very little.

 

 

Bihar

Bihar  lies mid-way between West Bengal in the east and Uttar Pradesh in the west.Bihar is one of oldest state in India ,in between
24º 20′ 10″ and 27º3’15″ North Latitude
83º 19′ 50″ and 88º17’40″ Eastern LongitudeThe Land of Buddha, as it is popularly called, has a rich cultural heritage which is evident from the numerous ancient monuments that are spread throughout the state.

main rivers of Bihar