INTERESRING FACTS ABOUT INDIA!

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  Hi Guyz! This is SOUMYA!! Today I'm here to tell you ''THE MOST INSTERESTING FACTS ABOUT 'INDIA' Might you don't know about... So WHY Wait? Let's get it STATR!


1.India has over 2 million Hindu temples.

Get ready to be awed and amazed by all the stunning architecture India has to offer. About 15% of India’s population is Muslim. 


2.India has over 300,000 mosques.

The mosques across the country range from small village buildings to immense famous ones, like the Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad or the Jama Masjid in New Delhi.



3. There’s a floating post office in India.

Not only does India have the largest network of postal services in the world, but it also has some very unique post offices, including one that floats on the water.Located in Dal Lake, Srinagar, the post office has begun to serve as a tourist destination for curious visitors who hope to photograph the unique site. Trust me, Srinagar is one of the most beautiful places in India!


4. Shampoo originated in India.

The word “shampoo” comes from the Sanskrit word “champu,” which means “to massage.” Ground herbs mixed with water were the very first forms of shampoo. Not until later, when the idea caught on were commercial bottles produced.


5. India has the current tallest statue in the world.

Measuring 600ft (182m) in height, the Statue of Unity is currently the tallest statue in the world. The statue, which is a tribute to the independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is located in the western state of Gujarat, where Patel was born. 

For comparison, this statue is almost twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty (305ft or 93m). It is made with more than 12,000 bronze panels and weighs about 67,000 tonnes.


6.Around 70% of the world’s spices come from India,

India is by far the largest producer of spices, which are shipped across continents to restaurants and kitchens worldwide. Some of the best-known spices are turmeric, cumin, saffron, and chili powders.

7.Tea is the national beverage of India.

It’s no secret that Indians love tea, the beverage is served throughout the day and with meals in every household. India is the second-largest producer of tea in the world, following closely behind China.


8.Varanasi is the most ancient surviving city in the world.

A few countries around the world claim they have the oldest living city in the world, and India is no exception. 

The holy city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is believed to be one of the oldest living cities in the world. In fact, it is believed that this place was once the home of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.


9.The Hindu calendar has six seasons.

Instead of the typical four-season cycle most countries recognize, India follows a six-season calendar, recognizing spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, prewinter, and winter.


10.The Kumbh Mela is visible from space.

The Kumbh Mela is an important festival and pilgrimage site, and the largest gathering on Earth. While a celebration takes place each year, there is a festival of greater significance at four-year and twelve-year intervals.

The number of people attending the festival is so large that the crowd is visible in satellite photos taken from space.




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