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India comprises of twenty-eight states and seven union territories; each marked by unique cultural and geographical features. Indiavideo would bring you professionally created videos presenting the best from these states and union territories. The videos are sure to give you a taste of India in her amazing variety of hues and casts.
 

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Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is the third largest state in India and is located in the southern region of the country. The state is richly coloured with its Andhra or Telugu cultural heritage. Hyderabad, the capital city, is also famous for its information technology field.

People enjoying at Ramoji

People enjoying at Ramoji

Amusement at Ramoji

Amusement at Ramoji

Striking car ride in the entertainment area, Ramoji

Striking car ride in the entertainment area, Ramoji

Rope Ride in the entertainment area at Ramoji

Rope Ride in the entertainment area at Ramoji

Assam

The state is known as the home of the mighty Brahmaputra River and also the second largest state in north- east India.  Guwahati is the most important city. Assam is known as the Tea Garden of India. It is also home to the world’s largest inhabited river island, Majuli.


A ritual dance of Assam: Deodhani dance

A ritual dance of Assam: Deodhani dance

Deodhani dance from Assam

Deodhani dance from Assam

A different offering to goddess Sati

A different offering to goddess Sati

Simple and elegant

Simple and elegant

Delhi

New Delhi is the capital of India and also the place where Indian history lies in the form of monuments. Almost every traffic island and park has a ruin with a history.  Rajpath, Parliament house, India Gate, Red Fort and Qutab Minar the are other main attractions here.

Qutb Minar, the highest tower in India

Qutb Minar, the highest tower in India

61st Army Day Parade at Amar Jawan Jyothi, India Gate

61st Army Day Parade at Amar Jawan Jyothi, India Gate

The Tomb of Iltutmish

The Tomb of Iltutmish

Cloth Bags from Manipur at Dilli Haat

Cloth Bags from Manipur at Dilli Haat

Gujarat

Gujarat, the western state of India is one of the most spectacular destinations with historical places like Sabarmati and also museums, wildlife sanctuaries and beaches. Ahmedabad is the gateway to Gujarat and Gandhinagar is its capital city.

Dada Harini vav step well, Asarva, Ahmedabad

Dada Harini vav step well, Asarva, Ahmedabad

Sidi Sayyid Mosque, Ahmedabad

Sidi Sayyid Mosque, Ahmedabad

Peacock video

Peacock video

NIFT, Gujarat

NIFT, Gujarat

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, the north western Indian state located at the foot of the majestic Himalayas is known for its favourite snow destinations such as Kullu and Manali. Shimla, one of the popular hill stations, is the capital city of the state.

The Kalka-Shimla train

The Kalka-Shimla train

Snow sports in Kullu valley at Solang, Himachal Pradesh

Snow sports in Kullu valley at Solang, Himachal Pradesh

Chail, Himachal Pradesh, World’s highest cricket ground

Chail, Himachal Pradesh, World’s highest cricket ground

The Himachal style of farming

The Himachal style of farming

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir, a Himalayan state of India is famous for its adventure tourism. The state has two capitals, Srinagar as its summer and Jammu as its winter capital.  The Kashmir valley, Ladakh and Jammu are the wonderlands of this snow- capped state.


Traditional hookah’s in the market in Kashmir

Traditional hookah’s in the market in Kashmir

Paddy cultivators, transplanting paddy seedlings

Paddy cultivators, transplanting paddy seedlings

Snow Leopard: The homestay in Hundar Village

Snow Leopard: The homestay in Hundar Village

Buddha Monastery at Bazgo

Buddha Monastery at Bazgo

Karnataka

Karnataka formerly the state of Mysore is known for its powerful empires of ancient and medieval India. This south Indian state is well known for its rare World Heritage Sites and historic monuments. Bengaluru, formerly Bangalore, is the capital city of Karnataka.  

Rangoli mould selling at Hampi

Rangoli mould selling at Hampi

Yantrodharaka Anjaneya temple or Hanuman temple at Hampi

Yantrodharaka Anjaneya temple or Hanuman temple at Hampi

The priest and the rituals at Yantrodharaka Hanuman temple, Hampi

The priest and the rituals at Yantrodharaka Hanuman temple, Hampi

The Virupaksha Bazaar at Hampi

The Virupaksha Bazaar at Hampi

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is a state located in the heart of India. Bhopal is the capital city. Khajuraho’s erotic sculptures and Ashoka’s Sanchi Stupa are the World Heritage Sites here.

Tighara Dam

Tighara Dam

Interiors of Raj Mahal Palace

Interiors of Raj Mahal Palace

Interiors of Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Orchha.

Interiors of Lakshmi Narayana Temple, Orchha.

Panchamukhi temple, Orchha

Panchamukhi temple, Orchha

Kerala

Kerala is a south Indian state popularly known as God’s Own Country.  It is a land with rich historical and cultural heritage. Kuttiyattam and Kathakali are the oldest theatrical art forms in the world and have their origins here.

EMS Namboothiripad

EMS Namboothiripad

Thirunakkara Pakal Pooram festival - III

Thirunakkara Pakal Pooram festival - III

Thekkady

Thekkady

Nelliyampathi Hills in Palakkad

Nelliyampathi Hills in Palakkad

Maharashtra

Maharashtra was the centre of the Maratha Empire and the land of Chhattrapati Shivaji. It is located on the western coast of India. The world famous ancient rock cut cave architectural sites Ajanta and Ellora are in this state. Mumbai, the state capital is also the centre of commerce and entertainment.  

Evening at Khadakwsala dam

Evening at Khadakwsala dam

Khadakwsala dam or Chowpaty of Pune

Khadakwsala dam or Chowpaty of Pune

Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya, a museum at Pune

Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya, a museum at Pune

Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya at Pune

Mahatma Phule Vastu Sangrahalaya at Pune

Manipur

Manipur or the Land of Jewel known for its serene land and ancient traditions is one of the seven north- eastern states in India. Manipur’s cultural heritage, also known as Meitei, is marked by its unique Ras Leela, the Manipuri classical dance and Thang-ta, the traditional martial art.

A traditional dance from Manipur

A traditional dance from Manipur

A dance from Manipur

A dance from Manipur

A Manipuri dance

A Manipuri dance

Manipuri dance drama, choreographed by Poushali Chatterji

Manipuri dance drama, choreographed by Poushali Chatterji

Mizoram

Mizoram, Land of the Blue Mountain, is the southernmost outpost of the North- eastern states in India. The Mizos are supposed to be one of the finest choir singers in the north- east. The rich Mizo culture is highlighted by its harvest festivals.

Orissa

Orissa is the state where Konark Sun temple, a World Heritage Site, is located. Oriya is the language spoken here and Bhubaneshwar is its capital. This east coast state of India is famous as the site of the historical Kalinga war.

Dhanu Yatra or festival in Orissa

Dhanu Yatra or festival in Orissa

Sand art for Chariot festival at Puri

Sand art for Chariot festival at Puri

Revival of Lac toys at Balasore, Orissa

Revival of Lac toys at Balasore, Orissa

Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple

Punjab

Punjab or the land of five rivers is the home of the Sikh religion in India.  Punjab, a border state of India and Pakistan, has its own importance in the Indian history and freedom struggle. Amritsar’s Golden Temple is a world famous religious centre of the state. Chandigarh is the capital city.   

The Lowering of the flags ceremony at Wagah border

The Lowering of the flags ceremony at Wagah border

Gateway of India at Wagah Border

Gateway of India at Wagah Border

Wagah border

Wagah border

An evening shot from the state of Punjab

An evening shot from the state of Punjab

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the desert state of India and is also the land of kings. Thar, the greatest Indian desert and Aravalli ranges, the world’s oldest mountain ranges are located here. Jaipur, the capital city, Udaipur and Ajmer are the finest destinations of Rajasthan.

Malani or Marwari horses at Jaipur in Rajasthan

Malani or Marwari horses at Jaipur in Rajasthan

Paintings at Amber Palace, Jaipur

Paintings at Amber Palace, Jaipur

Amber Palace, an interior view

Amber Palace, an interior view

Glass paintings on Ivory walls of Amber fort, Jaipur

Glass paintings on Ivory walls of Amber fort, Jaipur

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, the land of Tamil and the state where the great centre of south Indian temple architecture, Tanjore, is situated.  Chennai is the capital city of this fast developing south Indian state.

A. R. Rehman receives a warm welcome in Chennai

A. R. Rehman receives a warm welcome in Chennai

Indian Grand Master Viswanathan Anand in Chennai

Indian Grand Master Viswanathan Anand in Chennai

Sunset at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Sunset at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

Illuminated shops at Kanyakumari

Illuminated shops at Kanyakumari

Uttarakhand

One of the Himalayan states and the home of the holy river Ganga, Uttarakhand is famous for its natural beauty. The lake Nainital, the Great Himalayan Ranges and various stages of the river Ganga and related Hindu holy places are the main attractions.

Ramdhani – Terrace cultivation at Agora

Ramdhani – Terrace cultivation at Agora

Grass carriers on the way to Agora

Grass carriers on the way to Agora

Butterflies

Butterflies

Villagers on the way to Agora

Villagers on the way to Agora

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state and the place where the world’s largest monument for love, Taj Mahal located. Agra, Yamuma and Mughal monuments are the landmarks of Uttar Pradesh.


Zardozi embroidery in Agra

Zardozi embroidery in Agra

Makar Sankranti festival, India

Makar Sankranti festival, India

River Ganga or Ganes, Varanasi

River Ganga or Ganes, Varanasi

Buddhist temple in Dehradun attracts tourists

Buddhist temple in Dehradun attracts tourists

West Bengal

Bengal is the home land of India’s first Nobel Prize winner and the exponent of Bengali literature, Rabindranath Tagore. Kolkata is the capital and the most famous city. The place where the Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta begins her charity works. 


Eden Gardens Kolkata

Eden Gardens Kolkata

Shops in front of Indian Museum, Kolkata

Shops in front of Indian Museum, Kolkata

Pareshnath Jain temple at Kolkata

Pareshnath Jain temple at Kolkata

St. Paul’s Cathedral of Kolkata

St. Paul’s Cathedral of Kolkata

 
 

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