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Haryana
History:
Haryana became a state of India on November 1, 1966.
The present day Haryana is the region where, along the banks of the River Saraswati, the Vedic
Civilization began and matured. It was here that the Vedas were written, as the Aryans chanted
their sacred Mantras. Replete with myths and legends, Haryana's 5000 year old history is steeped
in glory. It was here that Lord Krishna preached Bhagvad-Gita at the start of the battle of Mahabharat.
It was on this soil that saint Ved Vyas wrote Mahabharat in Sanskrit. Before the Mahabharat war,
a battle of ten kings took place in the Kurukshetra region in the Saraswati valley.
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Haryana Art & Culture:
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Haryana is proud of a rich cultural heritage that goes way
back to the Vedic times. The state is rich in folklore. The people of Haryana have their own traditions.
The age old customs of meditation, Yoga and chanting of Vedic Mantras, are still observed by the
Haryana has always been a state of diverse races, cultures and faiths. It is on this soil that they
met and fused into something truly India. masses. With Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English forming the
main languages, there are numerous dialects which are spoken in Haryana. However, almost all of them
have their base in Hindi with a smattering of Urdu and Panjabi thrown in. Sanskrit is also taught in
most of the schools in Haryana.
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Embroidery, Weaving and Handlooms:
Haryana is quite famous for its woven work, be it shawls, durries, robes or lungis. The Haryana shawl is known as "Phulkari". It is an offshoot of the shawl from Kashmir. It is a spectacular piece of clothing, full of magnificent colors and intricate embroidery. Worn with a tight-fitting choli (blouse) and Ghagra (long skirt), it forms the basic winter wear for the women of Haryana.
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Folk Music:
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Haryana has a rich tradition of folk music. Even villages have been named after classical ragas. In Dadri tehsil, several villages have names related to well known ragas. These are Nandyam, Sarangpur, Bilawala, Brindabana, Todi, Asaveri, Jaishri, Malakoshna, Hindola, Bhairavi, Gopi Kalyana etc.
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TOURSIT PLACES IN HARYANA
Surajkund:
Just around the corner from south Delhi, a mere eight-kilometre
drive away lies Surajkund with its large sun pool and amphitheatre.
Built during the 10th century AD by Raja Suraj Pal of the Tomar dynasty,
Surajkund combines proximity to the national capital with many amenities
and comforts in an ambience that is typically rural and far away from the
trappings of the urban centres.
Badkhal Lake:
Also within an easy motoring distance from New Delhi is the Badkhal
Lake. Here, the Aravali hills are on the fringe and the lake offers special
opportunities for water sports such as canoeing, kayaking or just a simple
boat ride. In addition, there is a luxury yacht for those interested.
Tilyar Lake :
Haryana is proud of its many lake retreats besides Badkhal and Karna.
There is the Tilyar Lake at Rohtak, 70 kilometres away from Delhi, with facilities
like boating and kayaking. In a different direction and located 64 kilometres
from Delhi on the old highway to Alwar, is the Damdama Lake with cottages built
on higher ground and mirrored in the calm waters of the lake.
Damdama Lake :
Not far from the Damdama Lake is Sohna, named thus after traces of
gold were found in the nearby waters in the old times. Sohna has become quite
popular due to the annual Vintage Car Rally that takes place in February.
Motorists drive the 56 kilometres from Delhi and come to rest and picnic
here, half way away from the venue of the rally.
Yadavindra Gardens :
If one wants to get away from Delhi
towards the shadow of the mountains, there are the Yadavindra Gardens at Pinjore,
just 22 kilometres from Chandigarh. Here, a historic building belonging to the
17th century is set in a Mughal garden, with a waterway surrounded by green lawns.
A later addition to this beautiful spot is a Japanese garden.
Kurukshetra :
Kurukshetra in Haryana is the name given to an area covering 48 kosas
(an Indian unit of measuring land) where 860 places of pilgrimage related to the
Mahabharata exist today. The important sites are the Brahma Sarovar,
Sannihit Sarovar, Gurudwara Sadbhiti, Thaneswar Tirtha, and Rajghat.
Thaneswar :
Near Kurukshetra, Thaneswar is a sacred town for Hindus because Lord
Shiva in the form of the lingam (phallic representation of Shiva) was first
worshipped here. Also situated here is the tomb of Sheikh Chilli Jalal.
It is a fascinating monument, octagonal in shape, crowned with a dome of
white marble and surrounded by a white marble courtyard.
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