Maharashtra is the most visited state by foreign tourists,[11] with more than 2 million foreign tourists arrivals annually. Maharashtra boasts of a large number of popular and revered religious venues that are heavily frequented by locals as well as out-of-state visitors.
Mumbai is the most cosmopolitan city in India, and a great place to experience modern India. Mumbai famous for Bollywood, the world's largest film industry. In addition, Mumbai is famous for its clubs, shopping, and upscale gastronomy. The city is known for its architecture, from the ancient Ajanta Caves, to the Islamic Haji Ali Mosque, to the colonial architecture of Bombay High Court and Victoria Terminus.
Maharashtra also has numerous adventure tourism destinations, including paragliding, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Maharashtra also has several pristine national parks and reserves. The Bibi Ka Maqbara at Aurangabad, the Mahalakshmi temple in Kolhapur, the city of Pune the seat of the Maratha Empire, the fantastic Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
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Area :
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3,07,713 square kilometers.
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Capital :
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Mumbai,which was earlier known as Bombay.
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Population :
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9,97,52,247
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Language :
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Marathi
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People :
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The diversity of physical features
and geography is reflected in the people and culture of Maharashtra. The
Deccan Plateau of Maharashtra is largely populated by tribal
groups. The main tribal groups include the Bhils,Mahadeo Kolis,Gonds and
Warlis.
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Economy :
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The principal food crops are
rice,wheat,jowar,bajra and pulses. The important cash crops are
sugarcane,cotton and tobacco.
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Culture :
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There are various festivals and traditions
popular in the state Maharashtra. "Gokulashtami" is celebrated
as the birthday of Krishna,and is marked by the formation of human pyramids
in every locality. The very famous Ganapati festival is celebrated by the
formation huge idols of the deity. These idols are later immersed in the sea
aftertaking out a procession. Another popular festival called Gudi Padwa is
celebrated by Maharashtrians as their New Year. The delicacy made during this
festival is 'puranpoli' that is made of flour and jaggery.
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Climate :
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Maharashtra's climate is typically
monsoonal in character. There are three seasons prevailing in Maharashtra
hot,rainy,and winter. The months of March-April and May have maximum heat.
During this season,especially in April and May thunderstorms are a common feature
all over the state.
Rain pours down in the months of July and August. By September the monsoonal current weakens. October is the transition period of change from the rainy season to winter. November to February there is a pleasant weather,though the eastern margins of Maharashtra receive some rainfall. |
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History :
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Mauryan was the earliest empire that ruled Maharashtra.
Among the other dynasties that ruled over this area,were the Satavahanas,the
Vakatakas,the Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas.
In the year 1674,Shivaji who carved out the Maratha empire during the reign of Aurangzeb,the Mughal. The Marathas became strong under the Peshwas. During the 1800s,a vast region comprising several parts of northern and eastern India came under Maratha control. In the 3rd battle of Panipat in 1761 the Afghans shattered their power. In the later wars with the British,the power of the Marathas was further reduced. Later the British invaded India. The British played a role in makingMaharashtra one of the most industrialized of the Indian states. In 1947,Bombay Presidency became Bombay state. The present state ofMaharashtra came into being in 1960 Marathi-speaking areas,were separated from Gujarati-speaking areas form the two states ofMaharashtra and Gujarat.
Maharashtra Tourism
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