Monday, 6 May 2019

Gujarat at a Glance

Gujarat at a Glance

The western state of Gujarat, India, attracts for its ancient cultures, dance arts, diverse species, etc. Its northwest is connected with International border Pakistan. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh respectively are the states located in the north and northeast of it. Maharashtra in the south, Arabian Sea in the south, Dadar and Nagar-Haveli in the south. Its capital is Gandhinagar and it is situated near Ahmedabad (the biggest business center in Gujarat).

In this state of vast seashore, many castes have settled permanently after coming from the land and the sea route before the history era begins. In the state of Gujarat, there are about twenty eight tribal castes. Due to such diversity of public society, this state has got the benefit of different types of folk cultures.

The economy is primarily a product of cotton, tobacco and peanuts. Here are other important crops - Isabgol, Rice, Wheat and Bajra. There are varieties of trees available in the forests of Gujarat- Sagwan, Khaar, Halidrio, Sadad and Bamas. Chemicals, petrochemicals, fertilizers etc. are being developed. Narmada (Sardar Sarovar Project) is mainly used for irrigation.

In festivals Makar - Sakranti and Navratri are celebrated with great joy. The largest annual fair in the state is held in Dwarka and Dakor, on the occasion of Janmashtami on the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, with great enthusiasm.

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