Culture of Maharashtra

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The Maharashtra Culture is one of the most diverse and brilliant all throughout India. Today we explore the rich heritage, the occasions where the people come together, often regardless of religion and community, the aspects that are unique to the state and their significance in the country of India.


◾Food Culture :-



The staple diet of Maharashtra includes wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and fruit. Meat was not eaten much in Maharashtra until recent times. Their diet is rich in carbohydrates as initially they were occupied in labour-intensive jobs like farming. The Food of Maharashtra is from sweet to mildly spicy to spicy. Some of the dishes like vada pav, pav bhaji, missal pav and pooran pori have become famous throughout the world. Shrikhand, yet another popular dish has have said to be originated in Maharashtra.

◾Traditional Dance And Music Culture:-

The folk music and dances of Maharashtra are Koli, Powada, Banjara Holi dance and Lavani dance. Powada dance form shows achievements of Shivaji Maharaja, the Maratha ruler. Koli music and dance originated from the fishermen community for entertainment. Lavani dance form showcases many topics like romance, politics, tragedy, society, etc. 'Lavani' comes from the "Lavanya" meaning 'beautiful' or 'beauty'.

◾ Festivals :-



Some festivals like Nag Panchami, Ganesh Chathurthi, Gokul Ashtami, Makar Sankranti, Gudi Padwa, Bhau Beej, Ellora Festival Narali Pournima and Shivaji Jayanti have originated in Maharashtra. Nag Panchami is devoted to the Snake God. The Snake God is prayed to get rid of the 'Nag Dosh'; Ganesh Chathurthi is an eleven-day long festival of Lord Ganesh. The people of Maharashtra celebrate other festivals also like Diwali, Christmas, Eid, and New years. In most places, people celebrate all major festivals irrespective of their religion and honestly, that just shows the unity and brotherhood among them.



◾ Tourism :-



Maharashtra is replete with locations and sites that not only narrate tales of exquisite culture but also serve as gateways to art and nature. The green landscapes, often dotted with age-old fortresses and clear lakes, are sights worthy to be beheld and learnt the history of. Such are the splendid hills of Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani, Lonavala, Igatpuri, and Matheran. 



The capital city of Mumbai, where the Gateway of India, the Marine Drive, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are located, is the financial and entertainment centre of the state. Pune, the second-largest city, also boasts of many historical sites like the Pataleshwar Cave Temple, Shaniwar Wada, Shinde Chhatri, National War Museum, Saras Baug, and Parvati Hill.


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