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MAHARASHTRA- Gateway of India
Maharashtra is a state in the western region of India.
Prior to Indian independence, notable dynasties and entities that ruled the region include, in chronological order, the Maurya, the Western Satraps, the Satavahana dynasty, Rashtrakuta dynasty, Western Chalukyas, the Bahamanis, Deccan sultanates, Mughals, the Maratha Empire founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and the British. Ruins, monuments, tombs, forts, and places of worship left by these rulers are dotted around the state. At the time of the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century, along with British ruled areas of Bombay presidency, and Central Provinces and Berar. The region included many British vassal states. Among these, the erstwhile Hyderabad state was the largest and extended over many modern Indian states. Other states grouped under Deccan States Agency included Kolhapur, Miraj, Sangli, Aundh, Bhor, and Sawantwadi.
After independence from the British in 1947, the state of Maharashtra was formed in 1960 after a campaign to create a Marathi-speaking state in the 1950s.
* TOURIST PLACES-
BEACHES
Ganapatipule Beach(Konkan Coast)
Dahanu-Bordi Beach(Coastlline of Thane)
Shriwardhan Harihareshwar Beach(Harihareshwar)
WATERFALLS
Chinaman's Falls(Mahabaleshwar)
Lingamala Falls(Mahabaleshwar)
Amboli Waterfall(Sindhudurg)
MUSEUMS
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya(Mumbai)
Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum(Kolhapur)
Jehangir Art Gallery(Mumbai)
HILL STATIONS
GARDENS
Priyadarshini Park(South Mumbai)
Hanging Garden(South Mumbai)
Sant Dnyaneshwar Udyan(Paithan)
Satpura Botanical Garden(Nagpur)
Pandit Nehru Botanical Garden(Pune)
AMUSEMENT PARK-
Della Adventure Park(Pune)
CAVES
Ajanta Caves (Aurangabad)
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary(Nashik)
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(Chandrapur)
RELIGIOUS PLACES
Bhimashankar Mandir(Pune)
Shri Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga(Nashik)
Mahalakshmi Temple(Kolhapur)
Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir(Mumbai)
NATIONAL PARKS
Sanjay Gandhi National Park(Mumbai)
Chandoli National Park(Sangli)
Navegaon National Park(Gondia)
Pench National Park(Nagpur)
FORTS
Sindhudurg Fort(Sindhudurg)
Murud-Janjira Fort(Raigad)
* LANGUAGES SPOKEN-
1) Marathi.
2) Ahirani.
3) Wharadi.
4) Konkani.
5) Malwani.
*TRADITIONAL ATTIRE-
Dhoti,kurta and pheta
1) Dhoti, kurta, and pheta. The dhoti, worn as a lower garment, is a rectangular piece of cloth that is wrapped around the waist and legs. The kurta, worn as an upper garment, is a long shirt that goes up to the knees.
Nauvari/ 9 Yard Sari
2) This is the characteristic traditional attire of women in Maharashtra. The sari is an unstitched garment, 9 to 11 yards in length, and the width being 50-52 ''. It is called 'Nauvari ' or 'Lugade'.
* CUISINE-
* FAMOUS FESTIVAL-
Ganesh Chaturthi
In August, preparations for the auspicious day when Lord Ganesh was born – begin with great enthusiasm. It is an 11-day festival, beginning with the installation of beautifully sculpted Ganesh idols in homes and large pandals, colorfully decorated, depicting religious and cultural themes.On the 11th day People take the idols in procession with an accompaniment of music and dance for immersion in the sea or nearby river or lake.
* TRADITIONAL SPORT-
Kabaddi
Kabaddi is basically a combative sport, with seven players on each side; played for a period of 40 minutes with a 5 minutes break (20-5-20). The core idea of the game is to score points by raiding into the opponent's court and touching as many defense players as possible without getting caught on a single breath.
* FOLK DANCE-
Lavani
Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra, India.
Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument.
