Gujarat The Jewel Of Western India

Today we are welcoming modern age or can say western culture. Ok that’s good we are accepting something modern, but what about our ancient culture? Do anyone knows fully about their respective culture? Ok pay no heed to fully, even someone knows half about their respective culture? I think the answer is NO, as our most of the present-day generation are busy in the fake vision of mobile, pay no attention to the real charmer.

We can’t know the full verity on the trial of history, but at least we should know some regarding it then knowing nothing at all. Here by i am writing article connected to former times, with referring to it’s HISTORY, CULTURE & TRADITION, FOOD, FESTIVAL, RELIGION & PEOPLE, WEDDING, etc.

History of Gujarat:-

Gujarat acquire its names from the land of Gujara, which has been ruled by Gujjars at the estimate of 700’s and 800’s era. Indus Valley Civilization is the foundation where the history of Gujarat embark on. It was set on when the large harappan site of Dholavira were bring to light in Kutch district. The Maurya Empire, Nanda Empire, Satavahana Empire, Gupta Empire, and the Empires of Western Kshatrapas period Dominated Gujarat for a long time.

 Gujarat reached its prodigious extent under  the realm of Chaulukya Dynasty. Before 18^th century when the Gujarat came under the govern of Marathas, many ruler such as Allauddin Khilji (Turkic Sultan Of Delhi), Sultan  Ahmed Shah, Akbar the Great, Etc,.  reign over Gujarat.  Later in the 18^th century   the Maratha Empire laid down the law over Gujarat. Pilaji Gaekwad (First ruler of Gaekwad Dynasty), Peshwas, Chhatrapati’s, are the one who reign over Gujarat during Maratha dominance.

It’s the birth place of many freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, K.M. Munshi, Narhari Parikh, Mahadev Desai, Mohanlal Pandya & Ravi Shankar Vyas. Who started the coup d'état to overthrow the British empire and fought for the freedom of india.

Culture & Tradition of Gujarat:-

Gujarati culture and traditions are full of source of amazement.  Gujarati Music, Gujarati Dance, Gujarati Language, Gujarati literature are totally isolated. Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani, Padhar,Etc,. are some traditional folk dance performed by Gujarati’s. Among them Garba & Dandiya Raas are the most renowned.

Garba: It’s the most popular dance form among Gujarati’s & other peoples too. It is fully refined and appealing dance form in which female form ring shaped formation and dance rhythmically on song while clapping into certain pattern around the Goddess Ambaji. Nowadays male are also free to join for playing garba. In the time of navratri festival female dress code are usually embroidered choli, ghagras & bandhani dupattas with immense jewelry.

Dandiya Raas: Dandiya raas originated from the days of lord Krishna who played raas on the lakeside of Yamuna river with his dearest gopis. Dandiya Raas is fully energetic, romantic and colorful. Dandiya raas is played in two groups, one group rotate clockwise and other one rotate counter-clockwise. Men & Women carry two sticks in their hands known as dandiyas. The most fascinating part is to see the creative use of dandiyas. Dandiya raas is very popular among young generation as many romance blossom throughout the time of navratri.

Language Of Gujarat:

 Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat. Gujarati language is acquired from the Sanskrit. Into the list of most widely spoken language in the world Gujarati stands at 26^th. People of Gujarat put to use non-identical languages from district to district. Some people make use of surti language, some make use of kathiyawadi, & some make use of pure gujarati. Languages such as Marwadi, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Sindhi, Etc,. are also comes handy in Gujarat.

Food In Gujarat:

The Food among gujarat also differs as per its location, different types of pulses are used in different amount as per its region. Most common sweets, fast foods are.

Sweets:

·         Gulab Jamun

·         Jalebi

·         Ladoo

·         Shrikhand

·         Puran puri

·         Ghari

Farsan:

·         Kutchi Dabeli

·         Handvo

·         Khandvi

·         Muthias

·         Fafda

·         Patra

·         Khaman

·         Khamani

Festivals In Gujarat:-

In addition festivals from all over india are been celebrated in gujarat. But this are some of the festivals which are exceptional to gujarat.

Kite Flying Festival: This Festival takes place on 14^th January every year. On this day people of gujarat assemble on terrace to fly kites of various colors to celebrate maker sankranti and to welcome the sun with music & dance. On this day the people fight with kites, whosoever kites thread cuts the other kites thread first will be the winner. Now a days the people use lamp kite at the end of this day.

The Kutch Mahotsav: The Kutch festival is also well known as “Rann Festival”. This festival is celebrated at the time of shivaratri which usually comes in month of February & March. People from all around the world gathers to rejoice in this festival. This festival embrace crafts, fairs, music , dance, Cultural Show Etc. This Festival is organized by Gujarat Tourism Every time.

Religion & People In Gujarat:

India is known as the country of unity in diversity. Here the particular states also hold the picture of unity in diversity. Same In the state of gujarat people from different religion lives. Even the gujarati’s are having different religion among them, some belongs to Hinduism, some to Jainism, while some are Gujarati Muslims. It’s clearly shows that how our india is the country of unity in diversity. Or we can say divided by religion, united by mother tongue.  All of them worship different gods but speaks the same language.

Wedding Ceremonies In Gujarat:-

In Indian Culture marriage is a considered as highly promising occasion. As per Hindu Tradition marriage is a lifelong commitment between man and woman. All the mantras are chanted in Sanskrit which is considered as a language of gods. The marriage ceremony take place before the sacred flame, which is considered as witness of the marriage and all vows taken.

The Detailed article about Gujarati literature, Religion, Food, Festivals & Wedding will be published separately.

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