gujrat, culture n religion

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G U J A R A T
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GUJARAT

• . Gujarat is one of the state of Republic India.
• The total area covered by Gujarat is 1,96,024
  km2.
• The capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar.
• The Arabian Sea makes up the states western
  coast.
• Gujarat accounts for 6.19 percent of the total
  area of the country

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Population Of Gujarat State

• The total population of Gujarat was 5,05,96,992
  in 2001.
• Total numbers of male were 2,63,44,053 and women
  were 2,42,52,939.
• Ahmedabad was densely populated and kachcch was
  the least populated district
• . Gujarati Language
• The language, Gujarati, comes from Sanskritan
  ancient language
• Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan and Indo-European
  language.
• Its one of the 22nd official language and 14th
  regional language spoken in India.
• There are about 46 million speakers of Gujarati
  worldwide, making it the 23rd most spoken
  language in the world.
• Roughly 45.5 million resides in India

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Dress and Jewellery

• In wedding, Gujarati mens wear kurta and pajama
  and womens usually wear sari wrapped in a
  Gujarati style.
• In Jewellery, Gujaratis ladies love hanging a
  bunch of keys and the key ring holder are
  usually made of silver.
• Jewelries mostly worn by ladies include the
  necklace, ear ring, bangles etc. but due to the
  rising theft cheaper costume jewelries become
  quite common.
• Gujarati male usually wear golden chain or rings.

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• Food of Gujarati People.
• Majority of Hindu Gujaratis are vegetarian.
• Gujarati follow the traditional Indian full meal
  .
• The different type of roti that Gujarati prepare
  are bhakhri, thepla, puri, maal puda and
  puran-poli.
• Khaman, Dhokla, Fafda, Papdi, Sev mamra
• Kadhi - A savory curry of curds
• Srikhand - a rich dessert made with
  curds.Gujarat is also known for its delicious ice
  cream.

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Art and Entertainment.

• Gujarati people are born artist. They use to make
  pots and deeva (lamps) of different types.
• During the Navratri festival, they use to make
  rangoli on the corridor of their houses and go
  out to play dandiya and sing garb
• a.

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Major festivals of Gujaratis.

• Majority of the Gujaratis are Hindus. They
  celebrate all the Hindu festivals. These are the
  most important festivals celebrated by the
  Gujaratis
• Diwali (festival of lamp)
• Navratri
• Holi

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. Tourist Places in Gujarat

• The most famous tourist spot in Gujarat state are
  as follows. They are

• (1) Dwarka
• (2)Girnar.
• Champaner
• Somnath
• Akshardham
• Sabarmati Ashram

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Dwarka

• It is located in the Jamnagar district of
  Gujarat.
• Rated as one of the seven most ancient cities of
  the country.
• Dwarka, according to Hindu mythology was the
  dwelling place of Lord Krishna..
• Dwarka is also famous for the Dwarkadhish temple.

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Girnar

• Girnar is the collection of mountains in the
  Junagadh District of the Gujarat state.
• The tallest of these rises to 945 meters (3100
  feet), the highest peak in Gujarat.
• The five peaks of Girnar are topped by 866
  intricately carved stone temple.
• The strong built stone path is the pilgrimage
  route for both Hindus and
• jain

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Champaner.

• Champaner is a historic town and it is located in
  Panchmahal district, 47 kilometer from Vadodara.
• . Champaner is today famous for The
  Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park, which is
  listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
• Sultan Begada also built a magnificent Jama
  Masjid it is 30 meter high, 172 pillars

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Somnath
SABARMATI ASHRAM
AKSHARDHAM

• The Gujarat coastline has been a focal point
  for traders and invaders for centuries. The Shiva
  Temple at Somnath, which holds a naturally
  occurred Jyotir Lingam, has been a landmark to
  mariners from time immemorial somnath

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CELEBRITIES FROM GUJARAT
NARENDRA MODI

• He was Born on 17 September 1950 in
• Vadnagar, Gujarat, India.
• He is currently a prime minister of india
  representing the Political party- Bharatiya
  Janata Party.
• He is married to Jashodaben Chimanlalhe.
• He did his graduation from University of Delhi,
  Gujarat Universty.

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PARESH RAWAL

• He was born on May 30, 1950 in Ahmedabad,
  Gujarat, India. He is an actor and producer,
  known for Hera Pheri (2000), OMG Oh My God!
  (2012) and Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008). He is married
  to Swaroop Sampat. They have two children.
• Spouse- Swaroop Sampat (2
  children).
• Has studied at Narsee Monjee Institute of
  Commerce and Economics, Ville Parle, Mumbai,
  India.
• He was offered the role of Mr.Khosla in Dibakar
  Banerjee's debut film Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006),
  but turned it down. The role later went to Anupam
  Kher.
• Son in law of Gujarati theatre actor Bachu Sampat.

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