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Karnataka
Karnataka was created on 1 November
1956
originally known as the State of Mysore, it
was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The capital
and largest city is Bangalore.
governor -hansari bhardwas
Chief minister – siddaramalah]
Legistature- bicamerai
Arabian sea is west, and other boardering
states are goa,maharashtra,anadara
predesh,tamil nadu,kerala
 Karnataka name derived from karu nadu,
karu(black) and nadu(region)
Carnatic and hindustani music are the main
contibution
The tippu sultan and krisnadevaraya were
the rulers in earlier
The Karnataka people, culture and festivals has a strong bearing upon its past.
The kingdoms that ruled in Karnataka has left an indelible mark on the
lifestyle of the people of the state. Thus, we can find an admixture of cultural
traits from the Sultans and the other Hindu king. Karnataka we also come
across people who have migrated from the neighboring territories.
importantfestivals of Karnataka are:
Ugadi ,Dussera ,Kar Hunnive ,Shravan Mondays ,Nagarpanchami ,Gowri
Hunnive,Shigi Hunnive ,Navaratri,
Food habits
maincuisines: Mangalorean, Malnad, Kodagu, North Karnataka and the
modern Bangalorean version.
famous food items
Akki Roti, Bendekaayi Gojju, Bharda Playa, Bisi Bele Bath, Chiroti, Ginger-
Masala Tea, Holige, Kosumbari, Majjige Huli, Mysore Bonda, Uppittu and
Yogirathna.
culture
Places to seeBangalore
Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is now renowned as India's 'Silicon
Valley', thanks to its fast growing software industry. known as the 'gateway to
south India', Bangalore is also famous for its forts, monuments, gardens, parks
not to forget the mesmerizing shopping experience.
Hampi
Hampi was the capital of the famous Vijayanagara dynasty which ruled the state
from 14th century to 16th century.
Coorg
260 kilometers from Bangalore is famous for its mesmerizing waterfalls, coffee
plantations and orange orchards Also known by the name 'Madikeri' and
'Kodagu‘
Hassan
famous for monuments of Hoysala style temples dedicated to 'Lord
Virupakshehswara' and 'Lord Channakeshava' in Belur, Halebidu and
Shravanabelagola.
Bandipur National Park
The best preserved wildlife sanctuary in southern India, Bandipur National Park of
Karnataka, welcome the visitors with its wide variety of wildlife, especially its tiger
and elephant reserves.
Mysore
the temples and palaces in Mysore takes the visitors back to an era when the city
was ruled by Wodeyar royal family. Plan a trip to Mysore and witness the rich
cultural traditions and the legacy of Karnataka
Tamilnadu
Established on 26 january 1950
Government
governor-konijeti rosaiah
chief minister-Jayalalitha
legislatere- Unicameral
chief justice- Rajesh kumar agarwal
Official language –tamil
The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai.The special feature of Tamil Nadu
is The Dances of Tamil Nadu like Bharatnatyam etc.
Dstrictes – 32
culture
tamils have a great tradition of heritage and culture that developed over 2,000
years agoand still continues to flourish. This great cultural heritage evolved
through the rule ofdynasties that ruled the state during various phases of history in
Tamil Nadu, a state inSouth India.
Faimous festival are
Pongal Festival
Natyanjali Dance Festival
Karthigai Deepam Festival
Deepavali Festival
Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Vinayaga Chathurthi Celebration
Jallikatu Bull Fight
Mahamagam Festival
Chitthirai Festival
Saraswathi Pooja Festival
Food habits
The staple diet of Tamils in Canada, Sri Lanka and India is rice. Biriyani. Meats,
seafood and vegetables are cooked as a curry with a base of coconut milk.
Places to see
Chennai
Chennai formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the state, and India's fourth
largest metropolis
Madurai
Madurai is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu and one of India's greatest temple
towns and the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. It is also called Temple city,
The Chola Temples
The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, an 11th-century temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva.
The Great Living Chola Temples constructed by the king Raja Raja Chola I and his
son Rajendra are sites of glorious heritage and architectural achievements
Group of Monuments in Mahabalipuram
The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, a 7th Century Pallava monument
The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram declared as a WHS in 198, in Tamil
Nadu, about 58 km from Chennai, were built by the Pallava kings in the 7th and 8th
centuries
.
JAMMU Kashmir
Established on 26 October 1947
Capital –jammu (winter)
srinagar(summer)
Government
govourner-narinder nath vohra
chief minister-omer abdullah
legislature-bicameral
Language –kasmeri, urdu
Dstrictes- 22
Culture
The culture of Kashmir refers to the culture and traditions of Kashmir, a
region in northern India (consisting of Jammu and Kashmir), northeast
Pakistan (consisting of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan) and the Chinese
territory of Aksai Chin.
festivals
Lohri (13 January)
This festival heralds the onset of spring and is also known as Makar
Sankranti. The whole region wears a festive look on this day.
Baisakhi (April 13 or 14)
known as the "harvest festival", it is considered auspicious especially for
marriages.
Bahu Mela (March-April & September-October)
A major festival is held at the Kali Temple in Bahu Fort, twice a year.
Chaitre Chaudash (March-April)
Chaitre Chaudash is celebrated at Uttar Behni
Navratra Festival (Sept-Oct)
Though the yatra to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is a round-the-year
event, the one undertaken during the Navratras is considered the most
auspicious.
Food habites
Rice is the staple food of the Kashmiris and meat cooked in delicious
varieties, goes with it. Kashmiris pride over Karam Sag (a kind of leafy
green vegetable), nadru (lotus stalk) and turnips.The tea that the
Kashmiris drink is called Kahva - a concoction of green tea leaves
brewed in the samovar and enriched with pounded almonds,
cardamom seeds, and cinnamon stalks overdosed with sugar and
served without milk.
Places to see
Originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given
in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah,
GULMARG
Originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th
century by Sultan Yusuf Shah,
PAHALGAM - The Valley of Shepherds.
Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the
Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m)
Amarnathji Yatra - a journey into faith One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living
god. Shiva is known to have made his home in the Himalayas. He built no house
nor shelter, not for himself or his bride.
SONAMARG - The Meadow of Gold.
The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another
spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir The Sindh River that meanders
through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer.
Places to see
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Karnataka, tamilnadu, jammu kashmir

  • 1.
  • 2. Karnataka Karnataka was created on 1 November 1956 originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. The capital and largest city is Bangalore. governor -hansari bhardwas Chief minister – siddaramalah] Legistature- bicamerai Arabian sea is west, and other boardering states are goa,maharashtra,anadara predesh,tamil nadu,kerala  Karnataka name derived from karu nadu, karu(black) and nadu(region) Carnatic and hindustani music are the main contibution The tippu sultan and krisnadevaraya were the rulers in earlier
  • 3. The Karnataka people, culture and festivals has a strong bearing upon its past. The kingdoms that ruled in Karnataka has left an indelible mark on the lifestyle of the people of the state. Thus, we can find an admixture of cultural traits from the Sultans and the other Hindu king. Karnataka we also come across people who have migrated from the neighboring territories. importantfestivals of Karnataka are: Ugadi ,Dussera ,Kar Hunnive ,Shravan Mondays ,Nagarpanchami ,Gowri Hunnive,Shigi Hunnive ,Navaratri, Food habits maincuisines: Mangalorean, Malnad, Kodagu, North Karnataka and the modern Bangalorean version. famous food items Akki Roti, Bendekaayi Gojju, Bharda Playa, Bisi Bele Bath, Chiroti, Ginger- Masala Tea, Holige, Kosumbari, Majjige Huli, Mysore Bonda, Uppittu and Yogirathna. culture
  • 4. Places to seeBangalore Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, is now renowned as India's 'Silicon Valley', thanks to its fast growing software industry. known as the 'gateway to south India', Bangalore is also famous for its forts, monuments, gardens, parks not to forget the mesmerizing shopping experience. Hampi Hampi was the capital of the famous Vijayanagara dynasty which ruled the state from 14th century to 16th century. Coorg 260 kilometers from Bangalore is famous for its mesmerizing waterfalls, coffee plantations and orange orchards Also known by the name 'Madikeri' and 'Kodagu‘ Hassan famous for monuments of Hoysala style temples dedicated to 'Lord Virupakshehswara' and 'Lord Channakeshava' in Belur, Halebidu and Shravanabelagola.
  • 5. Bandipur National Park The best preserved wildlife sanctuary in southern India, Bandipur National Park of Karnataka, welcome the visitors with its wide variety of wildlife, especially its tiger and elephant reserves. Mysore the temples and palaces in Mysore takes the visitors back to an era when the city was ruled by Wodeyar royal family. Plan a trip to Mysore and witness the rich cultural traditions and the legacy of Karnataka
  • 6. Tamilnadu Established on 26 january 1950 Government governor-konijeti rosaiah chief minister-Jayalalitha legislatere- Unicameral chief justice- Rajesh kumar agarwal Official language –tamil The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai.The special feature of Tamil Nadu is The Dances of Tamil Nadu like Bharatnatyam etc. Dstrictes – 32
  • 7. culture tamils have a great tradition of heritage and culture that developed over 2,000 years agoand still continues to flourish. This great cultural heritage evolved through the rule ofdynasties that ruled the state during various phases of history in Tamil Nadu, a state inSouth India. Faimous festival are Pongal Festival Natyanjali Dance Festival Karthigai Deepam Festival Deepavali Festival Mamallapuram Dance Festival Vinayaga Chathurthi Celebration Jallikatu Bull Fight Mahamagam Festival Chitthirai Festival Saraswathi Pooja Festival Food habits The staple diet of Tamils in Canada, Sri Lanka and India is rice. Biriyani. Meats, seafood and vegetables are cooked as a curry with a base of coconut milk.
  • 8. Places to see Chennai Chennai formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the state, and India's fourth largest metropolis Madurai Madurai is the third largest city in Tamil Nadu and one of India's greatest temple towns and the oldest city in Tamil Nadu. It is also called Temple city, The Chola Temples The Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, an 11th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Great Living Chola Temples constructed by the king Raja Raja Chola I and his son Rajendra are sites of glorious heritage and architectural achievements Group of Monuments in Mahabalipuram The Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, a 7th Century Pallava monument The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram declared as a WHS in 198, in Tamil Nadu, about 58 km from Chennai, were built by the Pallava kings in the 7th and 8th centuries .
  • 9. JAMMU Kashmir Established on 26 October 1947 Capital –jammu (winter) srinagar(summer) Government govourner-narinder nath vohra chief minister-omer abdullah legislature-bicameral Language –kasmeri, urdu Dstrictes- 22
  • 10. Culture The culture of Kashmir refers to the culture and traditions of Kashmir, a region in northern India (consisting of Jammu and Kashmir), northeast Pakistan (consisting of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan) and the Chinese territory of Aksai Chin. festivals Lohri (13 January) This festival heralds the onset of spring and is also known as Makar Sankranti. The whole region wears a festive look on this day. Baisakhi (April 13 or 14) known as the "harvest festival", it is considered auspicious especially for marriages. Bahu Mela (March-April & September-October) A major festival is held at the Kali Temple in Bahu Fort, twice a year. Chaitre Chaudash (March-April) Chaitre Chaudash is celebrated at Uttar Behni Navratra Festival (Sept-Oct) Though the yatra to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is a round-the-year event, the one undertaken during the Navratras is considered the most auspicious.
  • 11. Food habites Rice is the staple food of the Kashmiris and meat cooked in delicious varieties, goes with it. Kashmiris pride over Karam Sag (a kind of leafy green vegetable), nadru (lotus stalk) and turnips.The tea that the Kashmiris drink is called Kahva - a concoction of green tea leaves brewed in the samovar and enriched with pounded almonds, cardamom seeds, and cinnamon stalks overdosed with sugar and served without milk. Places to see Originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah,
  • 12. GULMARG Originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, PAHALGAM - The Valley of Shepherds. Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) Amarnathji Yatra - a journey into faith One of the holy trinity, Shiva is a living god. Shiva is known to have made his home in the Himalayas. He built no house nor shelter, not for himself or his bride. SONAMARG - The Meadow of Gold. The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with trout and mahaseer. Places to see