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India - Our Beautiful Home!

India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Glimpses of India 

• It has tall mountains, green hills, long rivers, wide seas, and big deserts. 
• India is the seventh largest country in the world and is full of different kinds of people, languages, festivals, and places.
• India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories (UTs). The capital city of India is New Delhi.

Let’s Visit Some Famous Places!

The Heart of India - Delhi

• Delhi is the capital of India.

• The weather in Delhi is very hot in summer and cold in winter.

• Many tourists from all over the world visit Delhi every year.
  Red Fort, Delhi

Some famous places to visit in Delhi are:

• Qutub Minar

• India Gate

• Jantar Mantar

• Red Fort

• National and International Museums

Beautiful places of worship:

• Akshardham Temple

• Lotus Temple

• Birla Mandir

The City that Never Sleeps - Mumbai

Gateway of India, Mumbai

• The weather is warm and humid in summer, mild in winter.

• People speak Marathi here.

• The most popular festival is Ganesh Chaturthi.

• Famous places to visit:

  • Gateway of India

  • Marine Drive

  • Essel World

  • Beaches like Juhu, Chowpatty, and Versova.

• Mumbai is also called Bollywood City.

The City of Joy - Kolkata

Kolkata is known as the "City of Joy".

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

• It is located near the Hooghly River.

• People speak Bengali.

• The grand festival is Durga Puja.

• Weather is mostly pleasant.

• Famous places to visit:

  • Victoria Memorial

  • Birla Planetarium

  • Rabindra Sarovar

  • Science City

• People love to eat rice and fish.

• The sweet Rasgulla is famous here.

The City of Temples - Chennai

• Chennai is warm throughout the year.

City of Temples- Chennai

• The main festival is Pongal.

• People speak Tamil.

• Famous places to visit:

  • Marina Beach (India’s longest beach)

  • War Memorial

  • Gandhi Mandapam

  • Vivekananda Museum

• The famous dance of Chennai is Bharatnatyam.Bharatnatyam Dance

National Symbols of India

Every country has national symbols which represents the country. Our country is also having some symbols. Let us study the symbols of India.

1. National Flag

• The flag of India is a tricolour flag with deep saffron at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. 
• In the centre navy blue wheel with twenty four spokes' called Ashoka Chakra is present.
  

2. National Emblem

It consists of 4 lions standing back to back. At the bottom it has 1 horse, 1 bull, lion and elephant separated by a wheel.

3. National Anthem

'Jana Gana Mana’ is the national Anthem of India written by "Rabindra Nath Tagore".

4. National Song

‘Vande Mataram’ is the national song of India.

5. National Flower

‘Lotus' is the national flower of India.

6. National Animal

Tiger is the national animal of India.

7. National Bird

'Peacock’ is the national bird of India.

Did You Know?

Here are some interesting and simple facts about India:

1. Big Country: India is a huge country with lots of people, colors, and cultures! It’s the seventh-largest country in the world.
2. Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is a beautiful white building in Agra. It was made by an emperor for his wife and looks like a fairy-tale palace.
3. Lots of Languages: People in India speak many languages like Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, and more. It’s like a big language party!
4. Yummy Food: Indian food is famous for spicy curries, tasty dosas, and sweet treats like gulab jamun. Yum!
5. Festivals Galore: India loves festivals like Diwali (lights), Holi (colors), and Eid. Everyone celebrates with joy!
6. Yoga Started Here: Yoga, which helps us stay healthy and calm, began in India thousands of years ago.