Gandhinagar represents splendid cultural legacy of Gujarat through its significant artwork, craftsmanship and arts including wood carvings. Fine examples of wood carvings can be found in temples and monuments. The craftwork of artisans on daily-use utensils and objects. The native tribes in Gandhinagar specialize in making exclusive ethnic jewellery and terracotta work.
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Information on heritage tourism in Gandhinagar district of Gujarat
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Information on heritage tourism in Ahmedabad district of Gujarat
Ahmedabad is a perfect place for people visiting and visiting great tourism attractions along with the number of attractions to explore in and around the city. Ahmedabad enjoys rich cultural traditions, it is the center of Gujarati cultural activities and has various traditions of different ethnic and religious communities.
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Information on heritage tourism in Dang district of Gujarat
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Dang district of Gujarat. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.
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Information on heritage tourism in Porbandar district of Gujarat
Porbandar, the historical port city of India, is famous for many reasons but the most important reason is that Mahatma Gandhi was born here. The people in Porbandar are warm and nice. They boast of a very rich cultural heritage and their festivals are a visual treat. The Porbandar is land of Sant (Divine Souls), Shura (Brave Souls), Sati(Holy Mothers) and Sevak (Selfless servants of the...
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Information on heritage tourism in Bharuch district of Gujarat
As Bharuch is a renowned tirtha, also known as Bhrigu Tirtha, in many of the Hindu Puranas, it is a host of huge number of temples along the river side. There are many religions being followed by the people of this city. Usually there is a sense of harmony and co-existence without incident. However, there have been situations in the past in which this delicate social fabric has broken down....
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Information on heritage tourism in Chhotaudepur district of Gujarat
Chhotaudepur is tribal District. Native people (Adivasi) of Chhotaudepur are called Rathava. This name originates from their older residence region, named rath. Rathvas are found in all talukas of Chhota Udepur and also in Panchmahal district. They speak a very distinct dialect of Gujarati—Rathvi. Their main occupation is agriculture.
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Information on heritage tourism in Rajkot district of Gujarat
The city of Rajkot is a flourishing, colourful and traditional one, ripe with multicultural diversity. With strong influences borne of cultural traditions and vast heritage, Rajkot has an amalgamation of many religions – Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
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Information on heritage tourism in North Goa district of Goa
According to Ancient Indian Mythology is said that Goa was reclaimed from the sea. It is believed that Sixth Avatar of Vishnu Sage, Parshuram created the Sahyadri range and struck an arrow into the western seas. The arrow is said to have sent the seas rolling back to create Gomantak or Goa.
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Information on heritage tourism in South Goa district of Goa
According to Ancient Indian Mythology is said that Goa was reclaimed from the sea. It is believed that Sixth Avatar of Vishnu Sage, Parshuram created the Sahyadri range and struck an arrow into the western seas. The arrow is said to have sent the seas rolling back to create Gomantak or Goa.
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Information on heritage tourism in South East Delhi district of Delhi (NCT)
Delhi is one of the high-power ancient regions, which has regained and improved cultural beauty throughout history with different empires controlling it. Delhi has a chaotic asymmetric beauty. One side of Delhi is still with the ancient style architecture, old winding lanes, age-old markets, and traditional communities. This Old Delhi is still holding its traditional values whereas New Delhi...
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Information on heritage tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Dadra and Nagar Haveli district of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.
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Information on heritage tourism in Chandigarh district of Chandigarh
Chandigarh is the cultural capital of the region. Many artists and writers live in the city. The frequently held exhibitions, and performances by singers, dancers, musicians and actors have inculcated among city residents a desire for the best in performing visual and plastic arts besides literary encounters.
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Information on heritage tourism in Mahe district of Puducherry
The culture and geography of this area are like almost all of those in the Malabar Coast of Kerala. The major festival of this region is Vishu and Onam. The major language is Malayalam. The population includes Tamil and Telugu speakers.
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Information on heritage tourism in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir
Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.
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Information on heritage tourism in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir
Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as either Intangible or Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002). Cultural Heritage is a wide concept. We prefer to concentrate on the similarities...