KarnatakaKarnataka 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.

important festivals of Karnataka are: Ugadi ,Dussera ,Kar Hunnive ,Shravan Mondays ,Nagarpanchami ,GowriHunnive,Shigi Hunnive ,Navaratri,

Food habitsmaincuisines: 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 see BangaloreBangalore, 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. HampiHampi was the capital of the famous Vijayanagara dynasty which ruled the state from 14th century to 16th century. Coorg260 kilometers from Bangalore is famous for its mesmerizing waterfalls, coffee plantations and orange orchards Also known by the name 'Madikeri' and 'Kodagu‘Hassanfamous 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.

Mysorethe 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

TamilnaduEstablished 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.

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culturetamils 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 arePongal FestivalNatyanjali Dance FestivalKarthigai Deepam FestivalDeepavali FestivalMamallapuram Dance FestivalVinayaga Chathurthi CelebrationJallikatu Bull FightMahamagam FestivalChitthirai FestivalSaraswathi 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 seeChennaiChennai formerly known as Madras, is the capital city of the state, and India's fourth largest metropolisMaduraiMadurai 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 TemplesThe 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 achievementsGroup of Monuments in MahabalipuramThe Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, a 7th Century Pallava monumentThe 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

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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

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CultureThe 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.

festivalsLohri (13 January)This festival heralds the onset of spring and is also known as MakarSankranti. 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 BehniNavratra 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 habitesRice 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 seeOriginally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah,

GULMARGOriginally 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.

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