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Best 10 Cultural Destinations in India.

Why do you travel to check a place off your bucket list, take a break from routine, meet new people, or try new food? For all these reasons, sometimes it is the cultural heritage of a place that draws us to India with its colorful diversity, such are its attractions. So here is our choice of the top 10 cultural sites in India.

 10.Ahmedabad

To get a true taste of the city, visit one of the Heritage Night Walk in Ahmedabad, where you will see various Havelis and monuments, and taste the local cuisine at Manek Chowk. Get a glimpse of the remarkable textiles of India at the Calico Museum. About 100 kilometers from the city, on the banks of the Pushpavati River, Modhera houses the Sun Temple, dating back to 1026 AD, and boasts of some amazing architecture. Or visit the ancient step wells to get to Patan (108 km away). Don't forget to pick up a traditional Patola saree from here.

 9.   Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli & Madurai

The temples reflect the heritage of a city, and Tamil Nadu is one of the top 10 cultural sites in India. Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple and Thanjavur Maratha Palace in Thanjavur. Invest in Tanjore painting, which has rapidly become a form of art of dying. In Tiruchirapalli visit the 17th-century Rock Fort, which rises majestically on the city's horizon and has two rock-cut temples. Finally, in Madurai, stand like the rising gopuram (entrance gate) of the Meenakshi Ambedkar temple complex.

 8.   Bhubaneshwar & Puri

Another place famous for its impressive temples in Orissa is More than 700 of them in Bhubaneswar itself! The 11th-century Lingaraja temple complex, the 10th-century Mukteshwar temple, its unique Rajarani temple with its engraved, carved arches, and no deities are just a few of these. Then there is the seaside temple of Jagannath in Puri, where the Rath Yatra is worth seeing. The most elaborate carving of all the temples in Orissa is the Sun Temple at Konark (35 km from Puri). Shaped like a giant chariot, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is largely in ruins, but all that remains is a wonderful reminder of the architectural brilliance of our ancestors.

 7.   Bhopal

The old city of Bhopal, with its many bars and beautiful mosques, dates back to the days of the Mughals. He left his legacy as Taj-ul-Masjid, Asia's largest mosque, a beautiful sight with its pink façade and marble domed minarets. The second major mosque is the Moti Masjid, similar in architecture to the Jama Masjid of Delhi. Drive about 40 kilometers from the city and travel to Bhimbetka - an archaeological site with ancient rock shelters and paintings.

 6.   Fort Kochi

With its natural beauty, God's Own Country of Kerala is available from its backwaters to its pristine beaches. However, my favorite Kerala fort is the small gem in Kochi. Take a ferry from Ernakulam (only three bucks, one way!) And this sleepy, Portuguese-influenced city. Walk along the shore lined with Chinese fishing nets; If you ask well, the fishermen will board you and help catch them. Visit the curious Jewish city where a synagogue stands tall, a market selling everything from antiques to spices, in the evening at Greenix Village for Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances.

 5.   Mysore

The city of palaces has two impressive ones - the huge Mysore Palace, which houses an interesting museum and presents an enchanting portrait with thousands of lights at night. The Jaganmohan Palace is the second one, which has now converted into an art gallery. The city has five other palaces, as well as several lakes, gardens, and temples. A day trip to Srirangapatna (55 km away) is a worthwhile expedition to see the Ranganathaswamy Temple and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace.

 4.   Kolkata

If there is an Indian city that can be called a Grand Dame, it is Kolkata. Visit the Victoria Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Greco-Romanesque Building to get a glimpse into Kolkata's past. The erstwhile French colony of Chandan Nagar (30 km away) has many beautiful buildings, monuments, and riverbank strands. Nobel Laureate Tagore's Santiniketan is 180 kilometers away, and it is an interesting day for the history buffs.

 3.   Jaipur.

The Pink City of Jaipur is full of stunning palaces, Havelis, and monuments. The largest Amer (Amber) fort, 11 kilometers outside the city, is the most important attraction with a highly decorated entrance, intricate latticework, and an impressive sheesh palace. Visit the city by visiting Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and various markets. The city is famous for its block printing industry and colorful fastening work, not for the warm Jaipur quilt.

2.   Udaipur

The romantic Lake City of Udaipur is riding a boat on Pichola Lake. The City Palace complex with the Jag Mandir in the center of the lake adds to the beauty of this experience. Check out Bagore Ki Haveli, a huge palace with more than 100 rooms, many courtyards, and magnificent frescoes on the banks of the Gangaur Ghat. Folk dances are performed here every evening. From Udaipur, take a day trip to Mount Abu's hill station, where you can see the intricate marble carvings of the Dilwara Temple.

 1.   Varanasi

The ancient city of

Varanasi

is a major tableau of many temples, river ghats, colorful markets, and saffron-colored sadhus. Take a boat ride on the Ganges, explore the small streets in the old city, and try local cuisine in many parts. In the evening, attend the Ganga Aarti, a truly uplifting experience - with peeling bells, mantras, fire, and incense. The 5-day classical music and dance festival of the Ganges Festival is a good time to visit Varanasi, as is Deepawali, when the ghats line up with thousands of diyas.

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Gujarati Culture, Dress and Food - The Heart and Soul of Gujarat

The diverse and vibrant state of Gujarat has a significant contribution to the cultural aspect of India. The sheer simplicity and amiability of Gujaratis have made them a flourishing community. The state of Gujarat boasts a vibrant art, architecture, culture, and heritage; all of which is quite evident in the day-to-day lives of the locals. The diversity exhibited by Gujarat is a result of the various ethnic groups constituting Gujarat's population; including Indic and Dravidian groups.

1. Art and Culture of Gujarat

The vast array of handcrafted products displaying intricate Gujarati art forms are not only popular in our country, but are a well-known entity all across the globe. These products include furniture, jewellery, embroidered garments, leatherwork, metalwork, baked clay articles and mirror work. Gujarat serves as the producer of some of the most creative and elegant furnishings that include bedcovers, quilts, cushion covers and table mats. Intricate dainty patterns are woven on the patola sarees with high precision. The traditional art forms of the state play a significant role in preserving its rich heritage.

MusicThe folk music of Gujarat is known as Sugam Sangeet and has acclaimed world-wide fame. The range of musical instruments utilized in Gujarati folk music includes turi, manjira, ektaro, jantar, zanz pot drum, prabhati, dhol and ravan hattho. Bhajans are also incorporated in their folk songs. Bardic tradition is another major type of folk Gujarati music.

Dance Forms

Since Gujarati people are quite enthusiastic and amiable, they have many traditional forms of dance. The four major forms of dance are Dandiya Raas, Garba, Padhar, and Garbi.

Dandiya Raas is performed by both men and women and utilizes the movement of bamboo sticks, known as Dandiyas. It has ancient roots and was believed to be played by the beloved Gopis of Lord Krishna.

Garba is usually performed by the females in a circular formation. It is performed with reverence of the feminine form of the divinity.

Garbi is traditionally performed by only the men and incorporates the use of instruments like dhol and manjiras.

Padhar is mainly performed by the rural communities near Nal Lake.

2. Customs and Traditions of Gujarat

Due to many religions coexisting in the state, Gujaratis believe in various Gods and Goddesses. Embracing different religious faiths, Gujaratis demonstrate a vibrant mix of Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, and Buddhism. This amalgamation of cultures is quite evident in their beliefs, customs, traditions, institutions, and practices. The natives display a balanced lifestyle due to the perfect system of learning, a blend of religious practices and the development of artistic traits.

3. Languages and Religions

Although Gujarati is the mother tongue of the natives of Gujarat, many other languages are widely spoken throughout the state. Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language derived from Sanskrit and is the 26th most widely used language in the world. Gujarati has about 11 different dialects, spoken in various parts of the state.

Since the state of Gujarat shares its border with Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan; a small section of its population speak the native languages of the neighbouring states, namely Marwari, Marathi, Hindi along with Urdu and Sindhi.

The natives of Kutch-a semi-arid region in Gujarat-speaks Kachchi language, which is quite an important language of the area.

4. Fairs and Festivals

The fairs and festivals of Gujarat showcase the real vibrancy and colours of its diverse culture. Thousands of people flock to Gujarat to witness the extravaganza during festivals like Navratri Mahotsav, Deepawali, Rathyatra and Kite festival. There are some fairs as well that are organized in the state every year, namely- Shamlaji Melo, Bhadra Purnima Fair, and Mahadev Fair. The Rann Utsav is a major festival and witnesses an exquisite carnival of music, dance and natural beauty.

5. Food of Gujarat

A traditional and authentic Gujarati meal consists of dal, roti, rice, vegetables, salad, chaas, farsan followed by a sweet dish. Gujarati cuisine is quite similar to that of Maharashtra, and most of the Gujaratis are vegetarian. Some of the famous Gujarati delicacies include dhokla, fafda, khandvi, dhal Dhokli, Undhiyu, handvo, Ganthia, dal Wada, khakhra, and Thepla. In Gujarati dishes, the flavors are a blend of sweet, spicy and sour tastes. Each region of the state has a distinctive flavor associated with its local food. A typical Gujarati dinner includes bhakri-shak or khichdi-kadhi. The Gujaratis are noted for their sweet tongue, and hence every meal is followed by a sweet dish or sometimes even jaggery.

6. Cultural Dresses of Gujarat

Patola Silk or popularly known as 'Queen of all silks' forms a major part of traditional Gujarati attire. Gujarati brides are adorned with silk and zari woven sarees of Gharchola and Panetar.

The traditional attires often incorporate tie-dye or traditional block prints.

The region of Kutch has a distinctive traditional outfit adorned by women known as Abhas. Chania Cholis are a popular choice of outfit during the festive season of Navratri Mahotsav.

Men also wear unique attire known as Kediya dress during the Navratri season.

A prevalent Gujarati trend is the silver Pachchikam jewellery that originated in Kutch.

7. Gujarati Engagement and Wedding Ceremony

Just like other elements of the Gujarat culture, their wedding ceremony is as elaborate and exciting. With multitudes of ceremonies each with its own significance, sometimes the bride and groom await the marriage ceremony more than the marriage itself.Engagement CeremonyThe engagement ceremony or the 'Gaud Dhana' translates to jaggery and coriander, which will be distributed to the guest. After the exchange of rings, the ceremony ends with the bride's family gifting the groom a box of sweets to represent a sweet relationship. Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony in the Gujarati culture is probably the most awaited event for the couple and its family but for all the guests as well. Like every Indian wedding, the rituals go back to the Vedic times, and the ceremonies kick off with the (Varghodo) wedding procession, that goes from the groom's house to the bride's house where the ceremonies take place. On arrival, the groom is welcomed by the bride's family (Swagatam) after which the bride's father performs a ritual involves him handing over his daughter to the groom (Kanya Daan) in front of the guest. After this, the rituals (Ganesh Puja) commences, this is known as the Vivaan. During the Vivaan, the couple performs the Mangal Phera where they go around the sacred fire and go through the most important part of the ritual, the Saptapadi or the seven sacred steps. The religious part of the ceremony comes to a close with the holy thread (Mangalsutra) being tied around the neck of the bride by the groom and he places the red dot (tika) on the wife's forehead, as a declaration of her new married status (Suhaag). The ceremony comes to a close when the couple goes to the groom's parents who will bless the couple (Aashirvaad).

8. Gujarati Cinema

With strong themes of mythology, history, social and political, the Gujarati cinema industry is different from the approach they have to cinema. Before the industry came into being, during the era of silent movie age, there was already a hoard of movies made on Gujarati culture and its people. More than just a means of entertainment, the Gujarat film industry brings in various forms of cinematic art. A trip to the cinema is a favourite past time amongst the Gujarati locals. Also known as 'Dhollywood' or Gollywood, the industry released its first movie in 1932, Narsinh Mehta.  

The Gujarati community has well preserved their rich traditions and customs that have deep roots in their past. The mingling of the diverse ethnic folks has resulted in a well-balanced community that displays significant qualities like friendliness, liveliness, unity and immense love for their various ancient art forms. The plethora of traditions along with a tinge of modernization sums up the culture of Gujarat.

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