Showing posts with label Heritage Of India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heritage Of India. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Cultural heritage of City Of Nawabs

Lucknow very well known as the City Of Nawabs is famous for its traditional cuisine, arts and people you will ever find in India. The Bara Imambara was built in the year 1784. The fourth Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daula built this monument. The Bara Imambara of Lucknow is one of the most famous monuments whose central hall is said to be the largest arched hall in the world. The monument remains open from morning 6am to evening 5pm.

The famous historical landmark of Lucknow is the British Residency. Today, the British Residency of Lucknow serves as a government office. It also has a museum that is well-maintained by the authorities.

Chattar Manzil is a very famous tourist attraction which has been remodeled to serve as an office for the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI).

Cultural heritage of City Of Nawabs

The Jami Masjid is located in the heart of the city of Lucknow. The structure has a combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.

The Rumi Darwaza of Lucknow is one of the most impressive architectural structures in India.

The culture of Lucknow is still very much alive and retains its old world charm even today. Lucknow is a wonderful place that can be visited just about anytime through the year. Best time to visit Lucknow is between October to March. Feel the touch of royal splendor that very well in it's own way reveals the heritage of the city.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Cultural Heritage Of Goa

Goa is bounded with festivals and fairs around temples and churches which also commemorate eaily legends. They are the occasions when a Goan peasant manifests joy and happiness.

Heritage Of Goa


Bhandap is a traditional folk dance that is performed by the womenfolk of the scheduled tribe community. Corredinho-Portuguese Folk Dance is another peasant dance which is popular among Goan elite youth. Dekhm-Beauty dance is performed only by women and it displays a rare blend of Indian and Western rhythms.

Dhangar Dance is performed in Navratra days. Fugdi and Dhalo is a folk dance again performed by women. Ghode Modnr is 111 commemoration of the return of the Ranes after victories over the Portuguese in Bicholim and Satari Taluka.

Goans are very proud of their state but often lack firmness in dealing with issues related to government utilities, administrative corruption and horrendous government services. Religion is very important to the Goans. Let it be Catholic, Hindu or Muslim. Churches, Temples and Mosques will be found all around Goa.
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