Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra

Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra

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Open Ended

Name the capital of Maharashtra?

Open Ended

Maharashtra is the third largest state in India. Is it true (T) or False (F)?

Draw

Show Maharashtra on the map

Multiple Choice

The ...... ranges are also called Western ghats.

• Sahyadri Range

• Satpura Range

Multiple Choice

.......... is one of the major sources of irrigation for Maharashtra

• Krishna River

• Godavari River

Multiple Choice

The ................... is the longest river in Maharashtra and the second-longest river in India.

• Ganga River

• Godavari River

• Krishna River

GODAVARI RIVER

The Godavari River is the longest river in Maharashtra:

Length: The Godavari is 1,465 kilometers (910 miles) long.

Origin: The Godavari originates in the Western Ghats near Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.

Basin: The Godavari's basin is one of the largest in the Indian subcontinent, covering about 10% of India's total geographical area.

Tributaries: The Godavari has many tributaries, including the Purna, Wardha, Pranhita, Manjra, Wainganga, and Penganga.
Significance: The Godavari is also known as the Dakshin Ganga, or Southern Ganges, and is considered sacred in central and southeastern India.
Drainage: The Godavari drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Other major rivers in Maharashtra include the Krishna, Bhima, Tapi-Purna, and Wardha-Wainganga.

Multiple Choice

Which soil covers the maximum area of Maharashtra?

• Red Laterite soil

• Black soil

Maharashtra

MAHABALESHWAR

Mahabaleshwar is considered as the best hill station in Maharashtra. A photographers dream,
Mahabaleshwar is at a height of 4500 ft above sea level. Tourists flock to see spectacular views that
can be seen from Elephant point, Falkland point and Arther seat.

PANCHGANI

LONAVALA

KHANDALA

RAJMACHI

IGATPURI

RANDHAFALLS

THOSEGARH FALLS

DUDHSAGAR FALLS

UMBRELLA FALLS

The language spoken in Maharashtra

Marathi

Pav Bhaji

Open Ended

Which is your favourite Indian dish? Can you tell me it is from which state of India?

Hindi cinema, often known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is the Indian Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai.

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Dances of Maharashtra

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Lavani Dance

Lavani is a genre of music popular in Maharashtra, India. Lavani is a combination of traditional song and dance, which particularly performed to the beats of Dholki, a percussion instrument. Lavani is noted for its powerful rhythm. Lavani has contributed substantially to the development of Marathi folk theatre

Povadas Dance

Povadas dance are the folk dances of Maharashtra. It is presented in the Marathi ballads form. This dance form describes the events in the life of the great Maratha ruler, Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 

Dhangari Gaja

According to popular belief, Dhangars perform Dhangari Gaja dance to pay tribute to their God. This dance form is performed once in a year, marking the return of shepherds to their home. Depicting the mood and emotion of enjoyment and happiness, this form of art is performed with family members and near and dear ones. Everyone (particularly men) takes part in this dance to seek holy blessings as well as to celebrate homecoming.

Koli dance

Koli is the dance form of Koli fisher folk of Maharashtra. ... The dance is performed by both men and women divided into two groups, where fishermen stand in two rows holding oars in their hands. The dancers move in unison, portraying the movement of the rowing of a boat.