India is a country with 29 interesting the states. Every the state is different in a culture that is very fascinating.
In this article, we would like to tell you about ten top the states of India with cultural variations.
Rajasthan
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. The clear meaning of the word “Rajasthan” is the land of kings.
The state animal is Chinkara
The state flower is Rohira
The state bird is Godawan
The state tree is Khejri
The state dance is Ghoomar
Many forts are here in Rajasthan and people seek to travel here to see these forts.
It is the the state of arts and deserts. People visit here from distant areas and abroad also to see many beautiful cultural activities and different colorful styles of Rajasthanis.
People like to eat and appreciate the ghevar, daal baati, pyaz kachori of Rajasthan.
Punjab
The word Punjab is made of two words- Punj means five and Ab mean water.
Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab.
The state animal of Punjab is a black buck
The state dance is Bhangra
Baaj is the state bird
The state flower is Gladiolus
Some occasions like celebration of festivals of Punjab and marriage functions of Punjabi traditions are points of attraction for people. Sarso saag with Makki roti, lassi, tandoori chicken are famous delicious dishes of Punjab.
Maharashtra
Mumbai (earlier known as Bombay) the most famous city of Bollywood stars is the capital of Maharashtra.
The state bird is the green pigeon with yellow feet
The state flower is the Jarul
The state tree is the Mango tree
The state dance is lavani
The state animal is the giant squirrel
Puran poli, batata vada, vada pav, pav bhaji, modak are popular dishes in Maharashtra.
Himachal Pradesh
The word Himachal is made of two words and Pradesh here meant by territory or area. The full meaning of Himachal is a place that is covered with snow.
Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
As per name, it can be understood easily that it is a very cool place.
People visit here in bulk during holidays to see the beauty of nature and hills.
The Snow leopard is the state animal.
Western Tragopan is the state bird
Pink rhododendron is the state flower
Nati is the folk dance of Himachal Pradesh
Chamba style fried fish, pahadi chicken, til chutney is popular dishes.
Kerala
It is also known as the land of trees, land of coconuts, the spice garden of India and god’s own country.
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala.
The state flower is Kanikonna
The state fruit is jackfruit
The state tree is the coconut tree
The state bird is the great hornbill
The state animal is the elephant
Idli, dosa, appam, payasam, idiyappam, fish curry are popular south Indian dishes.
Karnataka
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka.
The state animal is the elephant
Indian roller is the the state bird
The state flower is Lotus
All over the world, Karnataka is famous for its classical music forms.
Ragi mudde, jolada rotti, uppittu, maddur vade are famous food items of Karnataka.
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow is the capital of the U.P.
Swamp deer is the state animal
The state bird is Crane
The state tree is Ashoka
The state tree is Palash
U.P. is also known as the Hindu heartland of India.
Chaat and Banarasi paan are popular all over India.
Besides these, U.P is also famous for some non-vegetarian food items.
Gujarat
Gandhinagar is the capital city of Gujarat.
The state fruit is mango
The state tree is Banyan
The state animal is the lion
The state bird is the flamingo
The state flower is marigold
Gujarat is the home of the great man Mahatma Gandhi, who is also called the father of the nation.
Dhokla, thepla, bhakhari, and Gujarati Thali with lots of food items are the most popular.
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal is the capital of M.P.
Folk dance is Maanch. The state animal is Barahsingha.
The state fruit is Mango
The state tree is Banyan
The state fish is Mahseer
Khajuraho temples are a very wonderful place of M.P., and popular all over the world.
Poha jalebi, rogan josh, daal bafla, seekh kababs are famous food items of M.P.
Haryana
Chandigarhis the capital of Haryana.
The state animal is a black buck
The state bird is a black francolin
The state flower is Lotus
The state tree is Peepal Most of the people of Haryana are vegetarian and eat simple food items