INDIA

INDIA

India, officially the Republic of India (ISO: Bhārat Gaṇarājya),^[21] is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area; the most populous country as of June 2023;^[22][23] and from the time of its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy.^[24][25][26] Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west;^[j] China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia.

The cartography of India begins with early charts for navigation and constructional plans for buildings. Indian traditions influenced Tibetan and Islamic traditions, and in turn, were influenced by the British cartographers who solidified modern concepts into India's map making.

According to the 2011 national census, the most recent year for which disaggregated figures are available, Hindus constitute 79.8 percent of the population; Muslims, 14.2 percent; Christians, 2.3 percent; and Sikhs, 1.7 percent.

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INDIA has many beautiful cities like Delhi,kashmir,Jairpur,mumbai,kolkata 

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The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage”. It is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history

The village of Abhaneri, outside Jaipur, is not on every tourist’s map—which makes what lies inside it truly a hidden gem. This is the home of Chand Baori, a 1,200-year-old, four-sided stepwell whose 13 stories of 3,400 symmetrical terraced steps pack a visual punch. Back before irrigation, stepwells were built in India’s arid regions to provide water for residents year-round.

Darjeeling is famous throughout the world for the tea it grows and the great view of the Kanchenjunga range of mountains that it offers. It is also known for its richness in cultural & natural heritage and the famous toy train that has been declared a UN heritage.

ashmir is often called “Paradise on Earth” due to its breathtaking pristine. The region is blessed with lush green valleys, snow-capped mountains, beautiful lakes, & picturesque landscapes that evoke a sense of paradise, making it a popular epithet for Kashmir.

Monabarie Tea Estate at Biswanath District of Assam is Asia's Largest Tea Estate. The tea estate is owned by the McLeod Russel India Limited, a part of Williamson Magor Group.

At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I.

Kolkata is perhaps the most important cultural centre of India. The city is the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thought and of Indian nationalism, and its citizens have made great efforts to preserve Indian culture and civilization.

 FOOD

 

Dosa are basically crispy or soft crepes made with ground and fermented lentil and rice batter. To make the batter, first the lentils and rice are soaked in water for 4 to 5 hours. They are then ground separately to a fine consistency.

This delicious snack is made with hollow and crispy Puris that are usually made from semolina or wheat flour. Each Puri is punctured to create a hollow space inside and stuffed with a blend of mashed potatoes, cooked chickpeas, finely chopped onions, and a medley of spices

Momo is made from wheat flour, vegetable oil, chopped onion, garlic, sesame, green chilies, tomatoes, meat (preferably beef), mustard powder, ginger juice and a blend of Nepalese herbal spices. First, pour water into the wheat flour and knead the resulting dough into a smooth paste. Then mold into small, thin discs.

Biryani (/bɜːrˈjɑːni/) is a mixed rice dish, mainly popular in South Asia. It is made with rice, some type of meat (chicken, goat, pork, lamb, beef, prawn, or fish) and spices. To cater to vegetarians, in some cases, it is prepared by substituting vegetables or paneer for the meat.

The samosa is prepared with an all-purpose flour (locally known as maida) and stuffed with a filling, often a mixture of diced and cooked or mashed boiled potato, onions, green peas, lentils, ginger, spices and green chili. A samosa can be vegetarian or non-vegetarian, depending on the filling.

Rice is the staple food (as is with all South Indian states) eaten with lentil preparations such as pappu (lentils) and pulusu (stew) and spicy vegetables or curries.