 About Maharashtra
Maharashtra, a state
where a millennium
of culture weaves a
tapestry of myriad
charms. The
spiritual solace of
centuries. The
sylvan serenity of
the countryside. The
stillness of a
thicket disturbed
only by a tiger
flashing past, or
the symphony of
tradition from its
varied population.
All abound in a
unique togetherness.
In Maharashtra, a
state as vivid as
vivacious.
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 Art & Crat
The expertise of the
artisans of
Maharashtra can be
seen in the fine art
and craft finishes.
The fine fabrics of
mashru and himroo
are the clear
examples of their
highest level of
weaving art. The
fabrics which looks
like golden cloth
are regarded to be
one of the finest of
its kind. The high
level weaving
know-how are also
evident with the
paithani and narayan
peth sarees.
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 Beaches
Having a coastline
of 330 miles (530
km) along the
Arabian Sea,
Maharashtra owns
variety of beaches.
One can find not
only crowded and
posh beaches like
Juhu and Marine
Drive Chowpatty
beaches but also
earthy and sleepy
beaches like Harnai
and Bassein, which
are a bit slow but
provide a peaceful
and pollution-free
environment. There
are beaches for
adventure lovers as
well like Velneshwar
and
Shriwardhan-Harihareshwar.
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 Cities
As Maharashtra is a
vast state, every
region of the state
has a few important
cities and towns. On
the western coastal
part of the state,
Mumbai stands as the
most tempted city of
India with its
dazzling streets and
glamorous lifestyle.
A few kilometers
inside the mainland
is another lively
city, Pune. This
city is known as the
Queen of the Deccan
and the Oxford of
the East. Because of
its modern lifestyle
and being a
commercial hub, this
city is a favourite
destination for
tourists.
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 Culture & Lifestyle
As Maharashtra is a
vast state, the
people of this
colourful state
wears different
types of costumes,
take different
cuisines, has
different forms of
dances and music
according to the
physical features of
their locality.
Generally, men wear
dhoti and pheta in
olden days, while
women wear choli and
saree. But with the
change of time,
young Maharashtrians
too are fast
attracting to the
latest fashions
imported from the
western countries.
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 Forts
Standing
as silent sentinels
to history are the
350-odd forts of
Maharashtra. Beaten
by the sea waves,
lashed at by the
torrential Deccan
rains, or scorched
in the blazing sun,
stand imposing
ramparts and
crumbling walls �
the last lingering
memories of
Maharashtra's
martial times.
Nowhere in the
country would you
encounter such a
profusion of forts.
And such variety.
Sited on an island,
as at Murud-Janjira
or guarding the seas
as at Bassein, or
among the Sahyadri
hills, as at Raigad,
whose zig-zag walls
and rounded bastions
sit like a sceptre
and crown amidst
hills turned mauve.
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 Gardens
University Park
Pune
University's premise
spreads over 400
acres of sprawling
grounds with quiet
roads and small open
canteens towards the
city suburbs.
Mr.Woodrew laid out
the university
garden. Spending a
pleasant quiet
evening at this
garden is
refreshing.
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 Monuments
Maharashtra has a
long history that
had in turn
contributed a lot in
the overall history
of India.
Maharashtra
witnessed different
eras and dynasties.
These all make
Maharashtra - a
state of historic
and magnificent
monuments.
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