AMAZING FACTS ABOUT ASSAM

Amazing Facts about Assam

When it comes about scenic beauty and love for nature, then some of the Indian states come in or mind. Specially North Eastern part of India is known for this natural wonder. Among them state of Assam has craziest and wow looking beauty. Where we can find some wonderful reserve forests and animals. So if you are nature lover or want to enjoy some of the wonder of India than, Assam is obvious for you.

Now Assam Assam is not only known for natural beauty but also there are some most amazing facts are related with this state. So lets take a look of them.

ASSAM
Country	India
Capital	Dispur
Largest City	Guwahati
Districts	33
Established	26th January 1950
Area(17th)	78438 km2
Population	31205576
Density	397 / km2
HDI	0.593 (Medium)
Official Language	Assamese
Demonym	Assamese
Religion	Hinduism (61.47%), Muslim (34.22%), Buddhism (0.2%), Jain (0.01%), Sikhism (0.01%), Christianity(3.7%), Animism (0.01%)
Literacy	61.44%
State Symbol
State Animal	Gor (One horned Rhinoceros )
State Bird	Deo haah (White winged wood duck)
State Tree	Hollong
State Song	O Mor aponar dex
State Flower	Kopou phul
State Festival	Bihu
States one of the  traditional game	Dhoop Khel
State Dance	Bihu Dance

1. Situated in the northeast part of India, Assam is spread along with the river of Brahmaputra and Barrak river.

2. Assamese, Bengali and Bodo is most and widely sopken languages in Assam. Actually mostly  people of Assam live along the side of Brahmaputra and Barrak river.

3. Brahmaputra is the only male river in India, which also flow in China.

4. Meaning of Assam still unknown. But as per some belief  in medieval times most of the eastern part is called Asham and western part is called Kamrup. Kamrupa was also mentioned in one of the  great Gupta empire Samudragupta’s Allahabad pillar inscription.

5. For forest adventure Assam is always preferable place, where two famous wildlife sancturies - Kaziranga National park and Manas Wildlife sanctury is situated.

6. These two sanctuaries are famous for many animals like one horned rhinoceros , golden langur, Asian elephant, wild water buffaloes , Bengal tigers and etc.

7. Majuli or known as Majoli is some time recognized as the world largest river island. Created naturally by Brahmaputra river , Majuli is now recognized as a district in Assam. It has now population of near about 150000 to 170000. 

8.  Dispur which is a states capital and a important city in Assam. Beside that Guwahati is the largest city in the state, which is now becoming as the 100 most developing city in the world. Guwahati is also known as the gateway of the North East India. 

9. Another most important city is Tinsukia. Digboi oil refienery , Asia’s  oldest oil refienery was established during 19^th century is situated in the district of Tinsukia. During that period Digboi was the oldest oil well in the world and in Asia Digboi oil well is is the first well. 

10. Along with oil and natural gas, another district Dibrugarh is famous for its tea -  Assam tea. Now Assam is the world’s largest tea growing region in the world. 

11. Assam silk which is as reputed name in the world has rooted from Assam. Mainly manufactured in in this state, Muga and different types of silks are used. There is a town known as Sualkuchi, where most of the population is involved in cottage industry. Now this place’s has its own trademark called SUALKUCHI’S.

12. Mostly wear by woman and young girls Makhela Chador is a well knwon traditional dress in Assam.

13. As mentioned earlier, Assam is famous for its natural beauty. So it is obvious that this place could be a great place for tourist attraction. Number of places such as - wild life sancuatries, famous Kamrup Kamakhaya temple situated in near Guwahati, Sivsagar Sivadol and many more. 

14. Recently built Bhupen Hazarika Setu or Dhola - Sadiya bridge  is as of now is the largest river bridge in India. It connects Assam with Arunachal Pradesh, with length of 9.15 kilometres.

15. Ahom dynasty which ruled more than 600 hundred years, is considered among the longest ruled dynasty in India. There rule ended during Burma invasion and after that British acquired this place. The king of this dynasty were known as Asam Raja.

Rang Ghar was knwon as sports arena, were thought to built during Ahom Dynasty.

16. With diversified communities, people of Assam celibrates number of different festivales. Bihu, Durga Puja, Eid, Bushu Dima.

Bihu is among the most widely and popular festival in Assam. It is celebrated thrice a year - Rongali (mid April), Kongali(mid October), Bhogali (mid January).

17. Jagiroad, situated in Marigaon district, is the largest dry fish market in Asia.

18. Dhekiakhowa Bornaamghar is a sacred place for Hindu. There is a lamp which was light by saint reformer Madhavdev and  is still burning. Thus it is thought to be one of the sacred places in Asia.

So friends - known as the birth place of famous singer Bhupen Hazarika, Assam is now a fastest growing city in the world. Thus if want to explore more about Assam and feel the traditions as well as the bamboo crafts of the people of Assam, just visit the state and comment me with your valuable suggestions.

                            

Amazing facts about Rajasthan

Amazing Facts About Rajasthan

RAJASTHAN
Country	India
Capital	Jaipur
Largest City	Jaipur
Districts	33
Established	30 th March 1949
Area(1st)	342239 km2
Population	68548437
Density	200 / km2
HDI	0.601 (Medium)
Official Language	Hindi
Demonym	Rajasthani
Religion	Hinduism (88.49%), Muslim (9.07%), Jain (.091%)Sikhism (1.27%), Christianity, other religon
Literacy	61.44%
State Symbol
State Animal	Chinkara
State Bird	Godawan(Indian Bastard)
State Tree	Khejri
State Plant	Cactus
State Flower	Rohida
StateMammal	Camel
State Game	Basketball
State Dance	Ghoomar

1. Rajasthan is well knwon from ancient times. It’s presence can be found during Indus Valley civilization time. Once it was a important capital place during Indus Valley Civilization. 

2. The meaning of Rajasthan is means Land of Kings or some time called King's Abode. Where King is for ‘Raja’ and land stands for ‘sthan’.

3. Some of the oldest tribes like Rajputs, , Jats, Gurjars, Bhils, Rajpurohit, Meenas,Charans, Yadavs and different types of tribes contributed immensely to build up this state.

4. Some of the well known historical personalities like Hemu and Maharana Pratap, surajmal and many more great warriors are belonged to Rajasthan.

5. Rajasthan is famous for it’s some of the wonderful architectures and Mahal,s as well as Haveli,s. Most of them are now part of UNESCO World heritage sites. Which were build during the time of various kings.Beside that those which are not taken care by authorities, are converted into resorts and hotels. Due these resorts and hotels many foreign tourists visit Rajasthan.

6. Apart from that if some one wants to enjoy luxury tour by trains, then The Palace on Wheels ,Maharaja’s and some few more luxurious trains are available there. Which are not less than a 5 star or 7 star hotels and with these trains one can enjoy Rajasthan more comfortably.

7. One of the oldest fold mountains Aravalli range covered most of the Rajasthan. Specially The famous Thar desert is covered most places of Rajasthan. So if you want to feel like sunny and hot desert then Thar desert is always welcomes you.

8. Some of the famous strange places like Bhangarh fort is situated in Rajasthan. Due it’s ancient story it also attracts many domestic and international tourist in the state.

9. Also some famous national park and reserve forests - The Ranthambore National Park

 Keoladeo National Park ,Mount Abu Sanctuary, are simply awesome places for tourist attraction.

10. Now if you come to economy part, than always remember that famous business group Marwari’s are mainly originated from Rajasthan’s Marwar region. Specifically white marbles which are used to make numerous architectures arround the world are mainly mined form Rajasthan. It also believed that famous The Taj Mahal is also built from the white marbles which are thought tobe brought from Rajasthan. Other wise more different types of marbles such as pink marbles are also mied here. Rajasthan’s capital city Jaipur is also called Pink City, due to it’s many Mahals and Havelis are build by the Pink marble.

11. Few strange thing such as in Jodhpur most of the houses are painted in blue. And many more tourist attraction places - Hawa Mahal, Chittor Fort, Dilwara Temples, Mehrangarh Fort etc are fomus spots. Due to states natural beauty, Rajasthan deserts and different part of the state can be seen in Indian movies.

12. Rajasthan is also second largest producer of the cement in India.

13. And in India Rajasthan is the also the second largest milk producer. Just after UttarPradesh which is the highest milk producer state in India. In few cereals production like barley, mustard, pearl millet, and more, this state is the second largest producer. Among all in Kota district, BhamaShah Mandi is knwon for Asia’s largest coriander market.   

14. From film to cultural programs Rajasthani folk songs and dances are well known. Specially The Ghoomar dance.

15.  Kumbhalagar, the birth place of maharana pratap. With surrounding  wall of Kumbhalgar, it is the second largest fort of Rajasthan.  Before it only  Chittor is the largest fort in Rajasthan.

16. Rajastha’s Kota is well knwon for the coaching institutions for competitive examinations like Engineering, medical, IIT, Cat and many more. For that only Kota is now called the “ coaching capital of India”.

17. Famous Pushkar Mela or Pushkar Fair held besides the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar Lake is also sacred for Hindu’s. The Pushkar fair is the one of the largest livestock , camel, horse and cattle fair in India. 

 18. It is also said that Jaipur is the first planned city in India. Which is built during Sawai Jai Singha2.

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