GUJARAT

GUJARAT

• Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India with a coastline of 1,600 km – most of which lies on the Kathiawar peninsula – and a population of 60.4 million. It is the fifth-largest Indian state by area and the ninth-largest state by population. Capital: Gandhinagar

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VALLABHBHAI PATEL (SARDAR PATEL)

• Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian politician. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. Born: 31 October 1875, Nadiad Died: 15 December 1950, Mumbai Full name: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel Awards: Bharat Ratna Statue Height: 182-metre tall The most largest statue.......

ART & CULTURE

• Gujarat is a flourishing state with cultural diversity. This vibrant state forms an integral part of the Indian culture. Gujarati culture is the blend of traditions, beliefs, customs, arts, values and modernization.
• It is dotted with several natural wonders like the Rann of Kutch which is the largest salt desert in the world.

MUSIC

• The folk music of Gujarat is known as Sugam Sangeet.
• Gujarat, a western state of India, is known for music traditions of both folk and classical music.
• Gujarati folk music consists of a wide variety.

HISTORY

• The history of Gujarat began with Stone Age settlements followed by Chalcolithic and Bronze Age settlements like Indus Valley Civilisation. Gujarat's coastal cities, chiefly Bharuch, served as ports and trading centers in the Nanda, Maurya, Satavahana and Gupta empires as well as Western Kshatrapas period.

FOOD

• Gujarati cuisine is that of the state of Gujarat, in western India. The typical Gujarati thali consists of rotli, dal or kadhi, rice, and shaak (a dish made up of several different combinations of vegetables and spices, which may be either spicy or sweet).

DANCE FORMS

• Folk dances of Gujarat include famous dance forms like Garba, Dandiya Raas , Bhavai,Tippani, Hudo, Dangi among others. These danceforms are very energetic, colourful and Soulful & Unique in Nature

CLOTHING

• The traditional Gujarati dresses for men include kediyu or kurta on the top and dhoti or chorno at the bottom. Women in Gujarat wear sarees or chaniya choli. Recently, they have started wearing salwar kameez as well.

FAMOUS PERSONALITIE -)

AJAY JADEJA

• Ajaysinhji “Ajay” Jadeja, is a former India cricketer, who had been a regular member in the Indian cricket team between 1992 and 2000. He played 15 Test matches and 196 One Day Internationals for India. His cricketing achievements were overshadowed by a 6-year ban for match-fixing. The ban was later quashed by the Delhi High Court on 27 January 2003, making Jadeja eligible to play domestic and international cricket. He was most remembered for hitting and quick finishing of the overs in late 1990s.

TEMPLES

• Mata na madh is the temple of Gujarat so many people comes to visit
• Shree Somnath Temple. The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, India is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.

GUJARAT TOURISM

• Gujarat Tourism is one of the leading Tour Operator and Travel Agent.
• Gujarat is well known for its rich culture. The folk arts of Gujarat form a major part of the culture of the state. It preserves the rich tradition of song,dance,drama as well.

LANGUAGE & MORE

• Gujarati is the language that is mostly speak in Gujarat they also speak kuttchi
• Narendra Modi (Ji),The Prime minister of India is also from Gujarat.

HANDICRAFTS

• Handicrafts include Bandhani,Patolas of Patan,Kutchhi work,Khadi,Bamboo craft,Block printing,Painting,Pottery,Pithora and many more Handicrafts.

FESTIVALS

• Every year, Gujarat celebrates more than 200 festivals. The International Kite Festival is regarded as one of the biggest festivals celebrated. Months before the festival, comes in Gujarat begin to manufacture kites for the festival.

GUJARAT

CAMELS ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL ANIMAL

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LOTHAL

• Lothal Located in Saragwala region, Lothal is one of the most popular historical sites in Gujarat and dates back to the Indus Valley Civilization.

GUJARAT

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HERITAGES OF GUJARAT :)

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OXIDE JEWELLERY

JEWELLERY

• Oxide Jewellery is one of the most amazing jewellery that we can wear in Festivals of Gujarat like in Navratri.

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By:Unnati.R.Thakkar

LOVE YOU GUJARAT

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