Maharastra
Demography
Climate
Maharashtra has typical monsoon climate, with hot, rainy and cold weather seasons. Tropical conditions prevail all over the state, and even the hill stations are not that cold. Dew, frost, hail can also be happened sometimes according to the seasonal weather.
Summer: March, April and May are the hottest months. During April and May thunderstorms are common all over the state. Temperature varies between 22░C-39░C during this season.
Rainy: Rainfall starts normally in the first week of June. July is the wettest month in Maharashtra, while August too gets substantial rain. Monsoon starts its retreat with the coming of September from the state.
Winter: Cool dry spell, with clear skies gentle breeze and pleasant weather prevails from November to February. But the eastern part of Maharashtra sometimes receives some rainfall. Temperature varies between 12░C-34░C during this season.
Summer: March, April and May are the hottest months. During April and May thunderstorms are common all over the state. Temperature varies between 22░C-39░C during this season.
Rainy: Rainfall starts normally in the first week of June. July is the wettest month in Maharashtra, while August too gets substantial rain. Monsoon starts its retreat with the coming of September from the state.
Winter: Cool dry spell, with clear skies gentle breeze and pleasant weather prevails from November to February. But the eastern part of Maharashtra sometimes receives some rainfall. Temperature varies between 12░C-34░C during this season.
Education
Education in Kerala has the largest percentage of literacy rate in India. There are many universities, General colleges, medical colleges, engineering colleges, law colleges are situated in Kerala. The schools and colleges in Kerala are run by the government or private trusts or individuals. The district of Thrissur holds some premier institutions in Kerala. Thrissur is also a main center of coaching for the entrance examinations for engineering and medicine.
Cuisine
The Maharashtra cuisine is largely influenced by the landscape, the people and the crops grown in various regions. Maharashtra is a huge state, thus a variety of delectable cuisines are found here. With distinguishing flavors and food styles eating becomes an enriching activity altogether. Maharashtrian cuisine is divided into two, Konkani, and Varadi. These cuisines are quite different from each other, but both of them use a lot of seafood and coconut.
Grated coconuts is used as a spice in many dishes, but the coconut oil is not very widely used as a cooking medium. Peanut oil is the main cooking medium and in vegetables lots of peanuts and cashew nuts are used. Kokum is another unique feature, it is a deep purple berry which gives a pleasing sweet and sour taste. It is commonly used in a digestive appetizer called the sol kadhi, which is served chilled.
Grated coconuts is used as a spice in many dishes, but the coconut oil is not very widely used as a cooking medium. Peanut oil is the main cooking medium and in vegetables lots of peanuts and cashew nuts are used. Kokum is another unique feature, it is a deep purple berry which gives a pleasing sweet and sour taste. It is commonly used in a digestive appetizer called the sol kadhi, which is served chilled.
Culture
The Maharashtra culture is an amalgamation of festivals, dances, music, art and crafts, foods and costumes. The Maharashtrians are vibrant-earthy people for whom life itself is a celebration. All festivals in Maharashtra are celebrated with abundant fervor and enthusiasm. These times provide a unique opportunity to absorb Maharashtrian culture, with all its colourful costumes, rituals and traditions. The song, music and dance that accompany almost every festive occasion, add joy and excitement to the lives of the people from every walk of life.
The culture of Maharashtra is reflected through its, forts, caves and palaces known for its rich history. Its saints, philosophers, music, handicrafts and its festivals with all their colourful rituals and traditions, amalgamate together to give a true reflection of Maharashtrian Culture.
The culture of Maharashtra is reflected through its, forts, caves and palaces known for its rich history. Its saints, philosophers, music, handicrafts and its festivals with all their colourful rituals and traditions, amalgamate together to give a true reflection of Maharashtrian Culture.
History
The name Maharashtra first appeared in a 7th century inscription and in a Chinese traveler's account. Its name may have originated from rathi, which means, 'chariot driver'. At that age Maharashtra was full of builders and drivers of chariots who formed a maharathis, a 'fighting force.' In 90 A.D. king Vedishri made Junnar, thirty miles north of Pune, the capital of his kingdom. In the early fourteenth century the Devgiri Yadavs were overthrown by the northern Muslim powers. Then on, for the 900 years ending, no historical information in this region is available. In 1526, first Mughal king, Babar, established his prominence in Delhi and soon the Mughal power spread to the southern India. The Mughals were to dominate India till the early eighteenth century.
Language
The official language of Maharashtra is Marati.Other dominant languages are Konkani, Hindi and English. Marathi and Hindi are mostly understood all over the state. But different regions have their own dialects. English is applicable in urban areas. Spoken Marathi language changes with every change of district or area or locality in its tone and a few words.
Literature
The old marathi literature vocers about eight centuries. It pioneers and founders were Mukundaraj and Dnyaneshwar and his younger contemporary Namdeo, those who wrote many devotional verses in the simple language for the people.
Then its followed by Eknath, who gave a simple and attractive style of composing poetry and was the founder of secular poetry in Marathi.
And later mukteshwar who developed this style and his version of the Mahabharata is the best example of great narrative poem in Marati.
Then its followed by Eknath, who gave a simple and attractive style of composing poetry and was the founder of secular poetry in Marathi.
And later mukteshwar who developed this style and his version of the Mahabharata is the best example of great narrative poem in Marati.
Religion
Hindhu is the major religion practiced in Maharashtra. The other major religion practiced are Islam, Christianity, Buddishm, Jainism, jewish and Zoroastrianism.
Maharashtra is said to be home to the biggest jain, Zoroastrian and jewish populations in india.
Maharashtra a multi-cultural identity. Though a number of religions are practiced in the state, that is practiced by majority is Hinduism.
Maharashtra is said to be home to the biggest jain, Zoroastrian and jewish populations in india.
Maharashtra a multi-cultural identity. Though a number of religions are practiced in the state, that is practiced by majority is Hinduism.
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