Indian State – Orissa

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Orissa , Indian State

Each morning the sun breaks over the Konark temple, bringing to life one of the most beautiful states of India Orissa. Blessed with the creativity of thousands of artists who have given expression to the miles of unspoilt coastline, lakes, ancient monuments, temples through their artisanship, Orissa is a land of plenty. [...]

Indian State – Kerala

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Kerala , Indian State
Rightly described by prestigious travel magazines and travel bodies around the world as a “must-see” destination, Kerala is the jewel in the crown of Indian tourism. Endearingly called as “God`s own country” this enchanting strip of coastal paradise brings to life travel experiences that are nothing short of spiritualism. Long, pristine beaches [...]

Indian State – Gujarat

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Gujarat , Indian State
A land that holds a historical past, Gujarat derives its name `Gujaratta` meaning the land of Gurjars. The Gurjars passed through the Punjab and settled in some parts of Western India, which came to be known as Gujarat. Lying on the Arabian sea and with a coastline of 1596 km long that [...]

Indian State – Punjab

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Punjab , Indian State

Punjab, a region in Northern India and the east side of Pakistan, has a long history and rich cultural heritage. It is bordered by Pakistan and the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir,Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.The people of the Punjab are called Punjabis and they speak a language called Punjabi. The [...]

Indian State – Bihar

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Bihar , Indian State
Bihar state, situated in northeastern India, is bordered by Nepal, its capital being Patna.The name `Bihar` is derived from `Vihara`, meaning monastery. Bihar has been a great religious center for Hindus, Jains and most importantly, the Buddhists. It was at Bodhgaya in Bihar, that the Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree, and [...]

Indian State – Tamil Nadu

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Tamil Nadu , Indian State

Tamil Nadu, which holds in itself a land, a language and a culture, existed since the prehistoric times. Human settlement here is said to have existed contemporary to the civilizations in other parts of world. They existed not as isolated regions of human settlements but were well connected through trade. Tamil [...]

Indian State – West Bengal

Monday, April 13th, 2009

West Bengal , Indian State
The name “Bengal” is derived from Sanskrit word “Vanga,” and, strictly speaking, applies to the country stretching southwards from to the sea. The ancient Bangla formed one of the five outlying kingdoms of Aryan India, and was practically conterminous with the delta of Bengal. It derived its name, according to the [...]

Indian State – Jharkhand

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Jharkhand , Indian State
Jharkhand is a state in northeastern India, bordered by Bihar,West Bengal, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh ststes. It occupies 28833 sq mi its capital being Ranchi. It was carved out of the southern part of Bihar state on November 15 2000. Jharkhand shares its border with the states of Bihar to the [...]

Indian State – Manipur

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Manipur , Indian State

The state of Manipur stretches across the boder of Mayanmar and is centred on a vast lowland area. Manipur is watered by the lake system, south of its capital Imphal.Almost 70% of the land is under forest area. Earlier different people called Manipur by different names. Some called the state as Monglei, [...]

Indian State – Tripura

Monday, April 13th, 2009

Tripura , Indian State

The tiny pricely state of tripura is ideally located at the hilltop of northeastern India, pregnant with its rich heritage and ethnicity.Surrounded by bangladesh on three sides, the lush green mountains and valleys of Tripura has attracted many different peoples over the centuries. It is the place where history still whispers the [...]