Udhampur is one of the notable paces, not only of Jammu and Kashmir, but also of the whole nation. This city has the headquarters of Indian Army and is also the most sacred place, as it is abode to many pilgrim spots of India.
Udhampur, which is one of the 10 districts of Jammu, is situated between 74 degrees 16 minutes and 75 degrees 38 minutes longitude and 32 degrees 34 minutes and 39 degrees 30 minutes latitude. The location of this region varies differently in different places and ranges from 600 metres upto 3,000 metres above the mean sea level. This district is situated on the south-eastern part of the state. The Rajouri district lies in its western side, Anantnag is bounded to its northern profile, the district is bounded by Doda in its north-eastern side and Jammu district is bounded to its south-western side. The domain is embraced with the Shivalik ranges and thus faces heavy snowfall and bitter cold during the winter season. However, due to the large variation in its altitudes, the district is exposed to varied climate and temperature. The temperature varies from 1 degree to 42 degrees, throughout the year and thus, accordingly climate also differs. It becomes extreme in this region. The domain also faces heavy rainfall in respective months. Four major rivers, which are Tawi, Chenab, Ujh and Ans are the major sources behind all cultivation and agriculture. The famous of all lakes is the Mansar lake, which is a major tourist attraction and also the most visited picnic spot. Besides the aquatic assets, the region is also richly endowed with forest resources. The forest land comprises of 51.50% of the total area of the district. These jungles are rich in valuable trees such as chir, deodar, fir, kail, kher, timber, firewood, guchhian, banafasha, anardana, kathas, dhoop, santha, resin etc. Other than plants, these lands are also rich in mineral resources which include magnesium, bauxite, lime-stone, gypsum, coal, palaeozi clay etc.
Udhampur is mainly an agricultural based dominion. The major food crops of the district include wheat, mustard, paddy and maize. Fruits and vegetables are also grown which include mangoes, grapes, apple, apricot, papaya, walnut, guava, loquat etc. Although there is not much development in the industrial sector, but this region has witnessed a steady growth and progress in this field covering sectors of textiles, steel, iron etc. Handlooms, handicrafts and Khadi industries are also blooming up rapidly. The department of energy and power is also developing and the Govt. has managed to provide electricity even to the remote areas. Out of 618 villages, 585 have been facilitated with electricity and the Govt. is in constant effort to cover the rest of the parts. The administration has also taken up health care issues seriously and has made sure that, both the urban and remote areas have good medical facilities and that every patient is examined and cured. The Indian Army's northern headquarter is based in this city. All the major military wars which have been fought against Pakistan and China have been planned and executed from this base. Even the soldiers, who are posted and deployed in the Line Of Control are administered and controlled under this base.
Besides these governing bodies, Udhampur is the abode to the most powerful deity of Hindus. Mata Vaishno Devi temple, which is situated on the Trikuta hills, belongs to this region and is one of the oldest pilgrimages of India. The Sudh Mahadev temple, which is situated in the Chenani division, is one of the oldest Shiva temples of the state. It is 2,800 years old and has a deep mythology concept behind this temple. Shiv Khori temple is another supernatural cave, which was discovered 100 years ago. The Shiv Lingam is covered with in-built Jatta and the roof and the walls of the cave are decorated with the natural impressions of Sheshnag.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Manipur
Manipur is blessed with nature's most auspicious gifts. It is a state where one can witness the nature at its adolescent stage.
Manipur is situated in the northeastern part of India. It is one of those states, who are fondly called as the seven sisters. Mizoram, Nagaland and Assam are its neighbouring states. It faces Burma at its eastern side. It covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres and has a population of 22,93,896. Imphal is the capital city of this state. The capital is situated in an ovate shaped valley. It is fondly called as the jewelled land which is nurtured in the luscious green cloverleaf in the northeastern part of India. The view of this landscape gives an impression of an exquisite piece of dexterity which has been depleted by the nature. This piece of art is surrounded by turquoise hills with an ovate framed valley at the centre. This piece of land is blessed with nature's auspicious splendour and triumph.
Geography
The blue mountains which stand as a sentinel saves land from the cold winds and from the cyclonic storms which originate from the Bay of Bengal. There are four major river basins in the state which are the Barak River basin in the west, the Yu river basin in the east, the Manipur river basin in centre and the Lanye river basin in the north. The Barak river is the largest river in the province and has numerous tributaries such as Irang, Maku and Tuivai. The central river basin has eight important rivers such as Manipur, Iril, Nambul, Imphal, Chakpi, Sekmai, Khuga and Thoubal. Most of the rivers in this valley area are in their matured stage, hence deposit their sediments in the Loktak lake.
Sojourner and History
The residents of Manipur are known as Meiteis. These people constitute a major ethnic clan in the state. They are also referred as the Manipuris. These people mainly are divided into seven clans which have history back to 33A.D. These people mainly inhabit the plains and the hilly areas are mainly inhabited by a tribal group known as the chingmis. The hilly areas are also shared by two other major communities such as the nagas and the kukis. Now-a-days the Meitei community refers to four groups which include the Meitei Marup, the Metei Goura, the Meitei Brahmins and the Meitei Muslims. Meiteilon is the official language spoken by them. Meetei Mayek is the popular Manipuri script. The British could only trespass this state in 1891. This was the last kingdom to be embraced into the British Empire. During the second world war, this state witnessed and sustained many fierce battles which were fought between the Japanese and the allied forces. The intruders were forced to return before they could enter into Imphal. Rajashree Bhagyachandra is a immortal name in the province. He created the famous classical Ras Lila dance which he always used to visualise in his enchanting dreams. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and had managed to spread Vaishnavism in the state.
Religion and Culture
Though Manipur is diversified in terms of language and religion, Sanamahi can be considered to be the main religion followed by a majority of the population. Christianity is also followed here. This religion started to gain roots with the advent of mainstream of western education. All the hilly descendants are now Christian in religion. Therefore the Bible is available in their folk languages which include Vaiphei, Paite, Thadou, Lushai etc. This religion comprises of 45% of the population. People here are mainly theatre oriented. Many mythological plays such as the Ramlila, Shumanglila, Thoklila and Kabullila are enjoyed and well appreciated. Imphal, the Keibul Lamjao National Park and Loktak lake are some of the places must to see.
Manipur is situated in the northeastern part of India. It is one of those states, who are fondly called as the seven sisters. Mizoram, Nagaland and Assam are its neighbouring states. It faces Burma at its eastern side. It covers an area of 22,327 square kilometres and has a population of 22,93,896. Imphal is the capital city of this state. The capital is situated in an ovate shaped valley. It is fondly called as the jewelled land which is nurtured in the luscious green cloverleaf in the northeastern part of India. The view of this landscape gives an impression of an exquisite piece of dexterity which has been depleted by the nature. This piece of art is surrounded by turquoise hills with an ovate framed valley at the centre. This piece of land is blessed with nature's auspicious splendour and triumph.
Geography
The blue mountains which stand as a sentinel saves land from the cold winds and from the cyclonic storms which originate from the Bay of Bengal. There are four major river basins in the state which are the Barak River basin in the west, the Yu river basin in the east, the Manipur river basin in centre and the Lanye river basin in the north. The Barak river is the largest river in the province and has numerous tributaries such as Irang, Maku and Tuivai. The central river basin has eight important rivers such as Manipur, Iril, Nambul, Imphal, Chakpi, Sekmai, Khuga and Thoubal. Most of the rivers in this valley area are in their matured stage, hence deposit their sediments in the Loktak lake.
Sojourner and History
The residents of Manipur are known as Meiteis. These people constitute a major ethnic clan in the state. They are also referred as the Manipuris. These people mainly are divided into seven clans which have history back to 33A.D. These people mainly inhabit the plains and the hilly areas are mainly inhabited by a tribal group known as the chingmis. The hilly areas are also shared by two other major communities such as the nagas and the kukis. Now-a-days the Meitei community refers to four groups which include the Meitei Marup, the Metei Goura, the Meitei Brahmins and the Meitei Muslims. Meiteilon is the official language spoken by them. Meetei Mayek is the popular Manipuri script. The British could only trespass this state in 1891. This was the last kingdom to be embraced into the British Empire. During the second world war, this state witnessed and sustained many fierce battles which were fought between the Japanese and the allied forces. The intruders were forced to return before they could enter into Imphal. Rajashree Bhagyachandra is a immortal name in the province. He created the famous classical Ras Lila dance which he always used to visualise in his enchanting dreams. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and had managed to spread Vaishnavism in the state.
Religion and Culture
Though Manipur is diversified in terms of language and religion, Sanamahi can be considered to be the main religion followed by a majority of the population. Christianity is also followed here. This religion started to gain roots with the advent of mainstream of western education. All the hilly descendants are now Christian in religion. Therefore the Bible is available in their folk languages which include Vaiphei, Paite, Thadou, Lushai etc. This religion comprises of 45% of the population. People here are mainly theatre oriented. Many mythological plays such as the Ramlila, Shumanglila, Thoklila and Kabullila are enjoyed and well appreciated. Imphal, the Keibul Lamjao National Park and Loktak lake are some of the places must to see.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Mumbai
India is globally recognised for zillion reasons. But there are some extrinsic places in the country, which have become the sole identity of India. Among these cities, Mumbai shares a prominent place. This city is always eyed upon by the top-notch companies and is a first preference to visit by the top most personalities of the world.
Mumbai, which is the most extensive administrative and commercialised district of Maharashtra, is globally recognised as one of the most prominent megalopolis of the world. This cosmopolitan, which is footsied with the shores of the Arabian sea, is the pride of India, as it is the sole epitome of India's success and triumphant. This Easy Street can be considered to be the fortitude of every accomplishment that India has procured. Every monumental strategy was procreated from the womb of this historic town. The nerve centre of the nation is formed of seven islets, which encloses Isle of Bombay, Worli, Colaba, Mahim, Parel, Old Woman's Island, Mazagaon and Parel. Earlier, 7 more islets were also embraced into its territory, which included Trombay, Salsette, Elephanta, Butcher, Middle Ground Coastal Battery, Oyester and East Ground. This princely state was earlier known as Greater Bombay. This capital city of Maharashtra covers an area of 603.4 square kilometres and is situated at an elevation of 14 metres above the mean sea level. It is situated between 18.9750° North longitude and 72.8258° East latitude and is divided into two parts: Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban.
The Mumbai City covers an area of 67.7 square kilometres and falls under Konkan division. This area is also known as the island city. As it lies to the southern part of the capital, it is also known as South Mumbai or Old Bombay. The total area of this district is extended from Mahim and Sion in the northern side to the Colaba in the southern side. This southern vicinity of the capital is the abode to all major corporate sectors and is mainly a business oriented city. It is thus, the richest citified enclosure of the state. It faces Salsette island in its southern profile and is checked by the Mumbai harbour or the Front Bay. This harbour is abode to the 6 major islands and is fondled with Ulhas river in its southern part. Further, the zone is safeguarded by the Arabian sea in its western part. This province stretches from Mumbai Central to Colaba and is also known as the Island City. This province is abode to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India. Nariman Point,Fort, Lower Parel and Ballard Estate are the major commercial zones of this landscape. This city proudly embraces all the ancient infrastructures including museum, consulates and old theatres. This apple is also the headquarter of various multi-national companies and is also the focal point of some of the esteemed educational and vocational institutions of the state. The famous Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Churchgate, which are located here, serve the starting point of the Central and Western Railways.
In the recent years, this conservative town has evolved into an elite class sector, which depicts the au-courant facet of India. This developed feature can be witnessed by the absence of the auto-rickshaws in this hamlet. Instead yellow cabs are allowed to manuever in the Mumbai. Some of the top-notch families of the nation dwell in this megalopolis zone. Some of the golden quadrilaterals of this region include the Breach Candy, Peddar Road, Walkeshwar Road and Nepean Sea Road. Some of the richest avenues of the world are located in this domain, thereby enhancing the grandeur and glitterati of this particular precinct. These gilt-edged spots have also become a major tourist attraction. These include the Hanging Gardens, the Carmichael and the Altamont Road. It is also domicile to some major sporting grounds such as Brabourne, Wankhede, Ovail Maidan, Co-operage Ground and Azad Maidan. Due to the presence of exotic avenues and outlandish villas, this place has now become the most expensive land, not only in India, but also in the whole world.
Mumbai, which is the most extensive administrative and commercialised district of Maharashtra, is globally recognised as one of the most prominent megalopolis of the world. This cosmopolitan, which is footsied with the shores of the Arabian sea, is the pride of India, as it is the sole epitome of India's success and triumphant. This Easy Street can be considered to be the fortitude of every accomplishment that India has procured. Every monumental strategy was procreated from the womb of this historic town. The nerve centre of the nation is formed of seven islets, which encloses Isle of Bombay, Worli, Colaba, Mahim, Parel, Old Woman's Island, Mazagaon and Parel. Earlier, 7 more islets were also embraced into its territory, which included Trombay, Salsette, Elephanta, Butcher, Middle Ground Coastal Battery, Oyester and East Ground. This princely state was earlier known as Greater Bombay. This capital city of Maharashtra covers an area of 603.4 square kilometres and is situated at an elevation of 14 metres above the mean sea level. It is situated between 18.9750° North longitude and 72.8258° East latitude and is divided into two parts: Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban.
The Mumbai City covers an area of 67.7 square kilometres and falls under Konkan division. This area is also known as the island city. As it lies to the southern part of the capital, it is also known as South Mumbai or Old Bombay. The total area of this district is extended from Mahim and Sion in the northern side to the Colaba in the southern side. This southern vicinity of the capital is the abode to all major corporate sectors and is mainly a business oriented city. It is thus, the richest citified enclosure of the state. It faces Salsette island in its southern profile and is checked by the Mumbai harbour or the Front Bay. This harbour is abode to the 6 major islands and is fondled with Ulhas river in its southern part. Further, the zone is safeguarded by the Arabian sea in its western part. This province stretches from Mumbai Central to Colaba and is also known as the Island City. This province is abode to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India. Nariman Point,Fort, Lower Parel and Ballard Estate are the major commercial zones of this landscape. This city proudly embraces all the ancient infrastructures including museum, consulates and old theatres. This apple is also the headquarter of various multi-national companies and is also the focal point of some of the esteemed educational and vocational institutions of the state. The famous Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Churchgate, which are located here, serve the starting point of the Central and Western Railways.
In the recent years, this conservative town has evolved into an elite class sector, which depicts the au-courant facet of India. This developed feature can be witnessed by the absence of the auto-rickshaws in this hamlet. Instead yellow cabs are allowed to manuever in the Mumbai. Some of the top-notch families of the nation dwell in this megalopolis zone. Some of the golden quadrilaterals of this region include the Breach Candy, Peddar Road, Walkeshwar Road and Nepean Sea Road. Some of the richest avenues of the world are located in this domain, thereby enhancing the grandeur and glitterati of this particular precinct. These gilt-edged spots have also become a major tourist attraction. These include the Hanging Gardens, the Carmichael and the Altamont Road. It is also domicile to some major sporting grounds such as Brabourne, Wankhede, Ovail Maidan, Co-operage Ground and Azad Maidan. Due to the presence of exotic avenues and outlandish villas, this place has now become the most expensive land, not only in India, but also in the whole world.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Maharashtra
Words are not enough to describe Maharashtra's greatness. It is one of the possessed treasures that India adorns.
India without Maharashtra would be like the body without a soul. This south western state is the third largest sovereignty of the country. Its neighbouring states are Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. The western part of this landscape kisses the nautical salt water. The Arabian coast is guarded by Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The eastern part of this ghat flaunts the Deccan Plateau.
Due to its colossal fallow, this territory is highly populous and is the second most populated sovereignty in the country. Marathi and Hindi are two major languages spoken here. The Marathis have always been the true amateurs of their solemnities and moralities. These orthodox habitats are ceremoniously God fearing people, whose fidelity has always touched the hearts of rest of the world.
History
Maharashtra's majesty hypnotised every ruler who had the quest of winning luscious territories. Even the Magadha emperor, Ashoka was driven by its Laura. After the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire, Satavahans and Vakatakas became the successors. Under their influence art, religion, culture flourished. The Mughals could never easily rule over this auspicious soil. When most of the parts of the country were under foreign supremacy, the Islamic influence was not able to pollute the atmosphere for a longer time period. The history had something else to boast. The Maratha Empire rose like the Rock of Gibraltar. Chhatrapati Shivaji became the embodiment of the courage and had constantly battled against the foreign intruders. Next to this great warrior, Peshawas contributed a lot in expanding the territory. During the British rule, the residents of this soil have always justified the true meaning of the patriotism. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Dadabhai Naoroji were some of the great freedom fighters who had done justice to their births.
Economy
India's economy should always be grateful to the contribution made by Maharashtra. It is the leading industrial sector in India and a large number of conglomerates have their head quarters here. This state has managed to step into the shoes of western metropolitan, who are globally recognised. A major part of the state's revenue directly comes from the Indian Film Industry. Bollywood is now the world's second largest film industry.The capital of this landscape, Mumbai is the motherland of this authentic treasure of India. This state proudly boasts the urban agglomerations as they depict the modernisation blend in Indian fashion. This megalopolis is the dwelling place of some of the highest tax payers in the country. Besides all these, the country's security forces have their headquarters in Mumbai. The hotel Taj not only portrays the luxurious profile of Bharat, but also states the aura of the residents.
Tourist places
Some of the major tourist spots of Maharashtra are Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nasik, Shiridi, Khandala, Lonawala etc. The travel freaks can even get tired, but the tourists spots will never end. One can explore a lot on this land and can grab knowledge about the rich cultural heritage of not only this state, but also about the whole country. The diversity of this landscape is the major reason of its rich grandeur. The wildlife sancturaies are also a must to visit. National parks, Project Tiger, The Nagzira and the Konya Wildlife sanctuary are some of the interesting tourist spots. The Vidarbha region accounts to the major part of the sanctuaries. How can one forget the historical places such as the Sinhagard, Vijaydurg, Raigard and Pratapgad including the Ajanta and Ellora and the Elephanta caves.
People belief that Maharashtra can never be deficit in lending jobs. Every individual who is settled there, has never gone to bed empty stomach. Such is the greatness of this territory.
India without Maharashtra would be like the body without a soul. This south western state is the third largest sovereignty of the country. Its neighbouring states are Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. The western part of this landscape kisses the nautical salt water. The Arabian coast is guarded by Sahyadri (Western Ghats). The eastern part of this ghat flaunts the Deccan Plateau.
Due to its colossal fallow, this territory is highly populous and is the second most populated sovereignty in the country. Marathi and Hindi are two major languages spoken here. The Marathis have always been the true amateurs of their solemnities and moralities. These orthodox habitats are ceremoniously God fearing people, whose fidelity has always touched the hearts of rest of the world.
History
Maharashtra's majesty hypnotised every ruler who had the quest of winning luscious territories. Even the Magadha emperor, Ashoka was driven by its Laura. After the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire, Satavahans and Vakatakas became the successors. Under their influence art, religion, culture flourished. The Mughals could never easily rule over this auspicious soil. When most of the parts of the country were under foreign supremacy, the Islamic influence was not able to pollute the atmosphere for a longer time period. The history had something else to boast. The Maratha Empire rose like the Rock of Gibraltar. Chhatrapati Shivaji became the embodiment of the courage and had constantly battled against the foreign intruders. Next to this great warrior, Peshawas contributed a lot in expanding the territory. During the British rule, the residents of this soil have always justified the true meaning of the patriotism. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Dadabhai Naoroji were some of the great freedom fighters who had done justice to their births.
Economy
India's economy should always be grateful to the contribution made by Maharashtra. It is the leading industrial sector in India and a large number of conglomerates have their head quarters here. This state has managed to step into the shoes of western metropolitan, who are globally recognised. A major part of the state's revenue directly comes from the Indian Film Industry. Bollywood is now the world's second largest film industry.The capital of this landscape, Mumbai is the motherland of this authentic treasure of India. This state proudly boasts the urban agglomerations as they depict the modernisation blend in Indian fashion. This megalopolis is the dwelling place of some of the highest tax payers in the country. Besides all these, the country's security forces have their headquarters in Mumbai. The hotel Taj not only portrays the luxurious profile of Bharat, but also states the aura of the residents.
Tourist places
Some of the major tourist spots of Maharashtra are Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nasik, Shiridi, Khandala, Lonawala etc. The travel freaks can even get tired, but the tourists spots will never end. One can explore a lot on this land and can grab knowledge about the rich cultural heritage of not only this state, but also about the whole country. The diversity of this landscape is the major reason of its rich grandeur. The wildlife sancturaies are also a must to visit. National parks, Project Tiger, The Nagzira and the Konya Wildlife sanctuary are some of the interesting tourist spots. The Vidarbha region accounts to the major part of the sanctuaries. How can one forget the historical places such as the Sinhagard, Vijaydurg, Raigard and Pratapgad including the Ajanta and Ellora and the Elephanta caves.
People belief that Maharashtra can never be deficit in lending jobs. Every individual who is settled there, has never gone to bed empty stomach. Such is the greatness of this territory.
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