Indian culture

INDIAN CULTURE

DELHI

INTRODUCTION:

                   Delhi is the National capital region of India.their main language isHindi.Delhi's literacy rate is about 81.82% with the total population of 1,37,82,976.Their famous cultivating crops are Millets,Wheat and Sugarcane.Delhi is the best tourist place and best time to visit during  October to March.Many of  New Delhi's best known landmarks are War Memorial Arch(Now called India Gate)along the impressive Raj Path,through Central Vista Park,to rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of the President of India).Shah Jahan's Lal Qila (RedFort) and Jama Masjid are world famous tourist attractions.
FESTIVALS:

              Newdelhi has amplified the importance of national events and holidays like Republic day,Independence day(15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti.On Independence Day Parade is a large cultural and military parade showcasing India's cultural diversity and military strength.

               Delhi has become known for its composite culture,and a festival that symbolises this is Phool Walon Ki Sair,which takes place in September.Religious festivals include Diwali(the festival of lights),Mahavir Jayanti,Guru Nanak's Birthday,Raksha Bandhan,Durga Puja,Holi,Lohri,Chauth,Krishna Janmastami,Maha Shivratri,Eid ul-Fitr,Moharram and Buddha Jayanti.The Qutub festival is a cultural event during which performances of musicians and dancers from all over India are more than 15 lakh people.
CUISINE: 
                As India's national capital and centuries old Mughal capital,Delhi influenced the food habits of its residents and is where Mughal cuisine originated.Along with Indian cuisine,a variety of international cuisines are popular among the residents.The dearth of food habits among the city's residents created a unique style of cooking which became popular throuhout the world,with dishes such as Kebab,biryani,tandoori.The city's classic dishes include butter chicken,dal makhani,shahi paneer,aloo chaat,dahi  bhalla,kachori,gol gappe,samosa,chole bhature,chole Kulche,gulab jamun,jalebi and lassi.
CULTURE:
                   Delhi is the traditional and present day capital of India.Delhi stands in a triangle formed by the river Yamuna in the east and spurs from the Aravali range in the west and south.Delhi is not only the largest commercial centre in Northern India,but also the largest centre of small industries.The IT sector,handloom,fashion,textile and electronic industry contibute a lot to Delhi's economy.
                Delhi is bounded by four states namely Haryana, Rajasthan,Uttar Pradesh and Punjab that have astrong influence on the lifestyle of Delhi.Delhi is a cosmopolitan city where people are open to embracing new ideas and lifestyle.People from all parts of the country live here.All major festival of India are celebrated and the Unity in Diversity is evident in social and cultural gatherings.Be it Holi,Diwali,Id,Guru Purab,Buddha Purima or Christmas,you will find the same vigor and bliss among people from different communities. 
                                                           by
           SHANMUGAPRIYAA.T

Comments

  1. JayasreeFebruary 21, 2019 at 11:12 AM

    I love the culture of Delhi and the lifestyle of people is so different when compared to other states

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  2. sowmiya kFebruary 23, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    this article conveys all the information about the festival,food, economy etc....

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