Urban lifestyle in India

India is a country of villages,The villages of India are very colorful and symbolize the true spirit of country. The beautiful rural life of villages has been replaced by the urban lifestyle includes big buildings, restaurants, transportation, utilities and great infrastructure, at the same time it also offers congestion, noise, traffic jams, air pollution and urban diseases. The urban lifestyle is quite attractive, street are full of lights, big malls, multiplex and pub’s  host the nightlife in the city. As more and more people leave villages and moving towards cities in search of food, job and high profile lifestyle, population of green cities as well as slum area around it get increase. Urban lifestyle is quite different from the rural, The cost of living is very high,which forced the cities residents to live in low quality house and slums. Today every major city of India facing the same problem, every one is running hard to fulfill their dreams in terms of branded car, luxury home and a great life.

Home

Urban lifestyle renowned for its standard of living, luxury home,branded car and night life. Luxury homes are uniquely designed houses full with gadgets and amenities that make living in them easy and enjoyable. Many people usually want to own luxury homes at one point in their lives at good location and green environment.

Luxury-Home-Apartment-Gurgaon

Car

A city car or urban car is a small car intended for use primarily in an urban area. The city car is the vehicle with specific size in both physical dimensions and engine capacity, also known as small family cars. There is another class of city cars usually known as the A-segment across the automobile industry. The A-segment car’s are the highest class of cars, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi own by the high class urban people.

BMW-in-Haryana-India

Fashion

Urban life has changed many customs and traditions and got an exceptional urban fashion lifestyle. Urban clothes includes hip hop fashion, hot trends of attires and stylish  handbags, accessories. Latest fashion and music is the life line of youngsters at urban zone in India. The hot fashion styles and new trends in the urban society attracts people from the remote areas and tribal villages.

Urban-Fashion-India

Nightlife

One of the major attraction of urban lifestyle is nightlife, Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi host nightlife in clubs, lounges and music events. Nightlife is one of the fastest growing lifestyle in India, which gives thrill, fun and enjoyment. Goa is well known for its nightlife at its magnificent beaches and music Parties.

Nightlife-in-India

Food

Urban Restaurant offers quality foods and India’s best cuisine to customers at very high price. These Restaurants or fast food center like McDonald, Subway and Cafe Coffee Day provides a wide ranges of western foods as well as Desi style food. The fast food version has evolved with the changing lifestyles of the young Indian population.

Mcdonalds-in-INDIA

Sports

Sports is one of key factor for health, urban zone host some of the most expensive sports like Golf, Racing, and Tennis. As the changed natural environment of urban zone villages sports has been replaced the extreme sports. The sports life in urban zone includes water sports, aero sports, trekking and other mountain sports.

Golf-in-India

Biggest Dams in India

After independence we have made lots of progress in Dam and water reservoirs, Now India is one of the world’s most prolific dam-builders. Around 4300 large dams already constructed and many more in the pipeline, Almost half of which are more than twenty  years old. These dams are major attraction of tourists from all over India. Some facts about the Indian dams are: Tehri Dam is the eighth highest dam in the world. The Idukki dam is the first Indian arch dam in Periyar River Kerala and the largest arch dam in Asia. The Grand Anicut, Kallanai, located on Holy Cavery River in Tamil Nadu, is the oldest dam in the world. Indira Sagar Dam is the Largest Reservoir in India. These dams with the channel provides an ideal environment for wildlife.

Tehri Dam - Uttaranchal

Tehri Dam located on the Bhagirathi River, Uttaranchal Now become Uttarakhand. Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India,With a height of 261 meters and the eighth tallest dam in the world. The high rock and earth-fill embankment dam first phase was completed in 2006 and other two phases are under construction. The Dam water reservoir use for irrigation, municipal water supply and the generation of 1,000 MW of hydroelectricity.

Tehri-Dam-Uttaranchal

• Height: 260 meters
• Length: 575 meters
• Type: Earth and rock-fill
• Reservoir Capacity: 2,100,000 acre·ft
• River: Bhagirathi River
• Location: Uttarakhand
• Installed capacity: 1,000 MW

Bhakra Nangal Dam - Himachal Pradesh

Bhakra Nangal Dam is a gravity dam across the Sutlej river Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Nangal is the largest dam in India, with a height of 225 meters and second largest Dam in Asia. Its reservoir, known as the “Gobind Sagar Lake” it is the second largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar dam.

Bhakra-Nangal-Dam-Himachal-Pradesh

• Height: 226 meters
• Length: 520 meters
• Type: Concrete gravity
• Reservoir Capacity: 7,501,775 acre·ft
• River: Sutlej River
• Location: Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
• Installed capacity: 1325 MW

Hirakud Dam - Orissa

Hirakud dam built across the Mahanadi River in tribal state Orissa. Hirakud Dam is one of the longest dams in the world about 26 km in length. There are two observation towers on the dam one is “Gandhi Minar” and another one is “Nehru Minar”. The Hirakud Reservoir is 55 km long used as multipurpose scheme intended for flood control, irrigation and power generation. It was one of the major multipurpose river valley project after Independence.

Hirakud-Dam-Orissa

• Height: 60.96  meters
• Length: 25.8 km
• Type: Composite Dam
• Reservoir Capacity: 4,779,965 acre·ft
• River: Mahanadi River
• Location: Orissa
• Installed capacity: 307.5 MW

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam - Andhra Pradesh

Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is the world’s largest masonry dam with a height of 124 meters, built across Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is certainly the pride of India-considered the largest man-made lake in the world. The 1.6 km long with 26 gates dam was symbol of modern India’s architectural and technological triumphs over nature.

Nagarjuna-sagar-Dam-Andhra-Pradesh

• Height: 124 meters
• Length:1,450 meters
• Type: Masonry Dam
• Reservoir Capacity: 9,371,845 acre·ft
• River: Krishna River
• Location: Andhra Pradesh
• Installed capacity: 816 MW

Sardar Sarovar Dam - Gujarat

Sardar Sarovar Dam also known as “Narmada Dam” is the largest dam to be built, with a height of 163 meters, over the Sacred Narmada River in Gujarat. Drought prone areas of Kutch and Saurashtra will get irrigate by this project. The gravity dam is the largest dam of Narmada Valley Project with power facilities up to 200 MW. The dam is meant to benefit the 4 major states of India Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

Sardar-Sarovar-Dam-Gujarat

• Height: 163 meters
• Length:1,210 meters
• Type: Gravity Dam
• Reservoir Capacity: 7,701,775 acre·ft
• River: Narmada River
• Location: Gujarat
• Installed capacity: 1,450 MW

Camel Festival in Bikaner

Rajasthan is an arid state known for extreme weather conditions, barren lands and the expansive desert at Jaisalmer. But Rajasthan is also the state enriched with deep traditions and culture, history, art, architecture and mythology. The state has promoted tourism in a focused manner. Even a casual visitor returns smitten by the imposing forts and palaces, brightly coloured folk traditions, and amazing natural beauty.

Decorated-Camel-for-Festival

Bikaner is a small town on the north west side of this culturally drenched state. It dates back to the 15th century, about 330 km from Jaipur, the state capital. If you love the spicy Rajasthani food, you must have heard of Bikaner, for it is the paradise for foodies.

Well connected by road and railways to major cities in the hinterland and neighboring states, Bikaner is also famous for its art and culture. The State Government, through its Department of Tourism, Art and Culture promotes many cultural festivals in Bikaner. The next one on the calendar is the International Camel Festival – something you cannot afford to miss! Make use of the long weekend and enjoy this festival from 26 – 27th January. Its Id-e-Milad on Friday the 25th, so most of us would be having a holiday! So book your tickets accordingly!

Want-a-Camel-ride

Experience the folk culture of Rajasthan in its true colours in this two day festival. Camels have been associated with the history of Rajasthan since times in memorial. When modern modes of transport were not available, camels proved to be handy as they could survive without water for long stretches and did not buckle under extreme weather conditions. They were used to move both people and goods, and are called “Ships of the Desert”, even today. Even many a hero has won wars on camels. This festival is to celebrate the association of camels with the land, their strength and beauty.

Folk-Dance-during-Camel-Festival

The festival begins with a parade of camels, beautifully decorated, from the mighty Junagadh fort to the vast open sandy lands. The camels are so well decked up that you would forget their otherwise ugly versions. There is lot of music, fun and frolic in the air. Different events, revolving around the camels, take place. They are so unique that you have to witness them yourself! Why, have you ever heard of a beauty pageant for camels? You will find one here in Bikaner, a town that has India’s only camel breeding centre.

Camel-Hair-Style

On the first day of the camel festival, there is a competition for the best groomed animal – and you would be surprised by the creativity of the local people. There are unique styles of fur cutting, and designs are made on the skin of the monstrous animal.  Then comes the tug of war, and camel dances. Can you believe it? The camels actually dance in synchronized movements in tune with the music, such is their training. On the second day, camel races are held. Needless to say, these festivities attracts tourists from all over the world and local residents to Bikaner in huge numbers!

Camel-Race

While you enjoy all the action, you get the opportunity to taste the rustic cuisine of the state. Gulp down tons of health as you consume tea made from camel milk, which is extremely tasty. Every evening there are folk dances and music recitals – performances that take you to rural Rajasthan, and spreads a trance in the air.

Camel-stage-show

So, what are you waiting for? 

Gujarat Tourism: Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair

In the era of the legendary epic Mahabharata, Pandavas King Arjun pierced the eye of the fish above him by only looking at its reflection in the water in order to win Draupadi’s hand for marriage; this swayamvar was organized at the Trinetreshwar Temple at Tarnetar village of Gujarat. Such goes the regional folklore about one of Gujarat’s and India’s most famous Tribal festivals- The Tarnetar Mela or as it is more formally called Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair.

This three-day “Tarnetar Fair” is held at the Temple of Shiva or Trinetreshwar popularly known as Tarnetar

This fair held every year in the Bhadrapad (August-September) month of the Hindu calendar, is attended by all of the nearby tribal groups of Koli, Bharwad, Rabari, Khant, Kanbi, Khati and Charan. About hundred thousand people attended the event in the previous edition.

The Tarnetar Fair

About 75 km from Rajkot, in the Surendragarh District of Gujarat, lies this small hamlet called Tarnetar, which is host to a magnificent festival that celebrates tribal art, dance and music, but that’s just the crux of it, the major motive of the fair is a big community wide Swayamvar where girls choose their prospective bridegrooms for an eventual marriage. The prospective bridegrooms wear rich, embroidered traditional tribal costumes and carry an umbrella with them. These umbrellas and the hair style of the young boys are the distinguishing factor, and end up becoming the decisive factor in winning the most beautiful bride. The youth of the tribal groups work for almost a year on designing, coloring and embroidering the umbrellas for this very day.

Unmarried Men stand under exquisitely embroidered ‘Chatris’ signifying their marital status while young Women go around the chatris hunting for their grooms

The most precious thing of the fair is the spontaneity with which everyone just breaks into dancing upon listening to tribal folk music, the atmosphere is so immersing that you feel as if you are bound to the place, its culture and people. The color, the beautiful folk costumes, dance, music everything seems like a celebration of being one with the other. 

The Dance at the Tarnetar Fair

The village is also host to a Kund or artificial lake called ‘Papanshu’, whose water is believed to be as pure as that of holy River Ganges. After the Uttrayan Kite Festival, this is the next major festival Gujarat offers to the people who come to be enchanted by it.

Spot an original ‘Hudo’ folk dance in Tarnetar fair