Karnataka is an interesting state to live in. it is in history and culture, but is also very modern. Let me show you around!
Where it is?
Karnataka state is in the south –west of India.
Important cities and towns: – Bangalore –the capital, Mysore, Mangalore, Belgaum, Ooty, Hubli and Dharwar.
Main rivers
Cauvery, Krishna, Tungbhadra, Sharavati
The great Vijayanagar Empire and the Bahamani sultan kingdom flourished in this reason.
If you visit Hampi, make sure you see the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire and the Virupaksha Temple.
The entire region was earlier called Mysore. This was the land of Tippu Sultan, the `Tiger of Mysore’.
Yakshagana is a traditional dance form of Karnataka.
Karnataka is famous for its raw silk, sandal soap and big electronic and heavy machinery companies. These days, Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, is being called the `IT capital’ of India. What `IT’ stand for? Find out!
The magic of Maharashtra
It is Maharashtra state. It is a great state to visit and a wonderful place to look.
Where it is?
Maharashtra lies in western India. It has Madhya Pradesh to its north and Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to its south.
Important cities and towns
Mumbai is the capital and Pune, Nasik, Aurnagabad, Nagpur, and Thane.
Main rivers
Tapti, Godavari, Krishna, Bhima
Climate
The summers are hot humid and the winters are mild. Maharashtra receives heavy rainfall during the monsoons. In 2005, and again in 2006, due to very heavy rains, Mumbai was completely flooded. Many houses were destroyed.
About this state’s landmarks
1) the Juhu and Chowpatty beaches are very popular
2) Hill stations like Khandala, Mahabaleswaram and Panchgani are beautiful retreats away from hectic city life.
Some places of interest that you many want to visit
a) elephant caves
b) Karla caves
c) ajanta and ellora caves
Don’t forget to eat the fruits of Maharashtra
1) grapes from Nasik
2) Oranges from Nagpur and yummy Alphonso mangoes from Ratnagiri!
Orissa, the land of temples and beaches
It is Orissa state. Tourists come here from all over the world to experience the culture of Orissa.
Where it is?
It is located on the eastern coast of India, near the Bay of Bengal, close to west Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.
Important cities and towns
Bhubanewsar is the capital, and Puri, Cuttack, Raurkela, Samblpur, Behrampur.
Main rivers
Baitarani, Subarnarekha
Climate
Summers are very hot and winters are cool. It rains a lot and even has cyclones. Many people lost their lives and homes in a terrible cyclone which hit the state in 1999.
The seaside town of puri is the site of the famous Jagannath Temple. The temple’s annual Chariot Festival (Ratha Yatra) attracts thousands Lakhs of people every year.
There are other interesting landmarks
a) Buddhist caves Udayagiri
b) Hirakud dam
c) Lovely beaches at Chandipur, Gopalpur and Puri
d) Nandan Kanan zoo
e) Similipal national park
f) Chilika Lake
g) Lingaraja temple
*A Sambalpuri sari and Pipli handcrafts from Orissa.
*Orissa is the home of the endangered olive Riley turtle.
Written by madugundu krishna
Madugundu Krishna English and Telugu writer. Yemmiganur, Hyderabad, India