INFORMATION ABOUT MAHARASHTRA
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra is a state located on the western coast of India. It is India’s third largest state by area and second largest by population. It is also the richest state in India.Maharashtra is divided into six revenue divisions, which are further divided into thirty-five districts.Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra. Maharashtrians take great pride in their language and history, particularly the Maratha Empire, its founder Shivaji is considered a folk hero across India.
Maharashtra has several breathtaking hill views and hill stations. Most of these were established during the British colonial rule, as a retreat from the scorching summer heat. These hill stations attract domestic and foreign tourists in large numbers.Several wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and Project Tiger reserves have been created in Maharashtra, with the aim of conserving the rich bio-diversity of the region.
Mumbai is also home to the Bombay High Court which has jurisdiction over the states of Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with the benches being at Nagpurand Aurangabad in Maharashtra and Panaji, Goa.
Lord Ganesha’s devotion is celebrated by Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh’s birthday) in August-September of every year.Lalbaugcha Raja, Shri Siddhivinayak Temple, Shri Ashtavinayaka’s are the major holy places for Maharashtrians.
Maharashtra, like other states of India, has its own folk music. The folk music viz. Gondhal Lavani, Bharud and Powada are popular especially in rural areas, while the common forms of music from the Hindi and Marathi film industry are favoured in urban areas.The world famous film industry Bollywood is in Maharashtra, located in the economic capital of India, Mumbai.
The cuisine of Maharashtra varies according to the region of Maharashtra. The people of the Konkan region have a chiefly rice based diet with fish being a major component, due the close proximity to the sea. In eastern Maharashtra, the diet is based more on wheat, Jowar and Bajra. Puran Poli, Bakarwadi, plain simple Varan Bhat (a dish cooked with plain rice and curry), and Modak are a few dishes to name. Chicken and mutton are also widely used for a variety of cuisines. Kolhapuri Mutton is a dish famous for its peculiar spicy nature.
OFFICIAL WEBSITES :
- Government of Maharashtra : www.maharashtra.gov.in
- Maharashtra Government : maharashtra.nic.in
- High Court of Maharashtra : bombayhighcourt.nic.in
- Maharashtra Tourism : www.maharashtratourism.gov.in
- Maharashtra Public Service Commission : mpsc.maharashtra.gov.in
- Maharashtra Police : mahapolice.gov.in
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