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Uttar Pradesh
[ Edit ] Overview
For more general information on Uttar Pradesh (Economy, History, Demographics, etc.), please refer to the Uttar Pradesh Wiki Guide.
Highlights
[ Edit ] Destinations in Uttar Pradesh
- Agra: Agra is 200km south east of Delhi situated on the west bank of the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal - the symbol of Love, one of the 7 Wonders of the World and the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are located in Agra.
- Allahabad: Allahabad also known as Prayag, is located in the southern half of Uttar Pradesh at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. The ancient name of the city is Prayāga (Sanskrit for "place of sacrifice") and is believed to be the spot where Brahma offered his first sacrifice after creating the world.
- Varanasi: Varanasi is a city located on the west bank of the River Ganga in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. The city is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Senthoo. Varanasi is also commonly known as Benares or Banaras.
- Vrindavan: Vrindavan lies in the Braj region in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the place where Lord Krishna spent his childhood days. The town hosts hundreds of temples dedicated to the worship of Radha and Krishna. Vrindavan is about 15km away from Mathura on the Agra-Delhi highway.
- Mathura: Mathura is the administrative centre of Mathura District of Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 50 km north of Agra, 150 km south of Delhi and about t20 km. from Vrindavana. Mathura is reputed to be the birthplace of Krishna at the centre of Vraja, called Krishnajanmabhoomi.
[ Edit ] Festivals of Uttar Pradesh
Important festivals in Uttar Pradesh:
[ Edit ] Foods of Uttar Pradesh
[ Edit ] Monuments and Temples of Uttar Pradesh
- Taj Mahal: The Taj Mahal is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 and is now recognised as one of the 7 Wonders of the World.
- Agra Fort: Agra Fort is one of the most important forts in India where the great Mughals Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb lived and governed the country was from here. Agra Fort is listed on the World Heritage Sites (UNESCO).
- Fatehpur Sikri: Fatehpur Sikri was constructed by Mughal emperor Akbar beginning in 1570 and served as the empire's capital from 1571 until 1585. It remains one of the best surviving monuments of the Mughal era in India, recognised as being a World Heritage Site (UNESCO).
Other Information
[ Edit ] Capital of Uttar Pradesh
[ Edit ] Uttar Pradesh Area
243,286 sq.kms
[ Edit ] Uttar Pradesh Languages
Hindi, Urdu
[ Edit ] Uttar Pradesh Population
190,891,000
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