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अगर रख सको तो एक निशानी हूँ मैं,

खो दो तो सिर्फ एक कहानी हूँ मैं,

रोक पाए न जिसको ये सारी दुनिया,

वो एक बूँद आँख का पानी हूँ मैं,

सबको प्यार देने की आदत है हमें,

अपनी अलग पहचान बनाने की आदत है हमे,

कितना भी गहरा जख्म दे कोई,

उतना ही ज्यादा मुस्कराने की आदत है हमें,

इस अजनबी दुनिया में अकेला ख्वाब हूँ मैं,

सवालो से खफा छोटा सा जवाब हूँ मैं,

जो समझ न सके मुझे उनके लिए "कौन",

जो समझ गए उनके लिए खुली किताब हूँ मैं,

आँख से देखोगे तो खुश पाओगे,

दिल से पूछोगे तो दर्द का सैलाब हूँ मैं,

"अगर रख सको तो निशानी खो दो तो सिर्फ एक कहानी हूँ मैं"

Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela
One of the many festivities India is famous for is the famous Kumbh Mela of Uttar Pradesh. This is an event that is held once in three years, in rotation in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik. Of the four destinations, it is the Kumbh Mela that is celebrated in Allahabad that is considered to be the most important one. Due to the rotation, Kumbh Mela is celebrated in Allahabad once in 12 years. The Kumbh Mela of Uttar Pradesh or the Maha Kumbh is held in the month of Magh in the Hindu calendar; or in the months of Feb-March in the English calendar. Till today, the famous Kumbh Mela is the largest fair, with the largest conglomeration of humans in the world. In fact, in the last Kumbh Mela of UP, a staggering 15 million people dipped at the confluence in a single day. The confluence of the rivers Ganges, Saraswati and Yamuna is where the famous Kumbh Mela is organized. According to Hindu mythology, Kumbh Mela was started with the very creation. Hindu deities had asked the demons for help in churning the ocean to centrifuge ‘Nectar’ to make them immortal. However on getting this nectar, these deities did not give any to the demons and instead, hid it in the four places the famous Kumbh Mela is held. The main Kumbh falls on Mauni Amavasya while other important bathing days are Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Maghi Purnima, Vasant Panchmi and Maha Shivaratri. Allahabad also experiences the Ardh Kumbh Mela that is held every 6th year, in the month of Magh. Today, the famous Kumbh Mela of Uttar Pradesh is famous in the world as ‘the world’s most massive act of faith’ because pilgrims from all walks of life, from all over the world attend this event with great faith. These people believe that just by bathing in the river Ganges during the Kumbh Mela of Uttar Pradesh that one gets freed of their past sins; and thus get liberated from the cycle of birth and death. Pilgrims who come here have to maintain a pure lifestyle after taking a bath here to avoid being burdened by karmic reactions. It is only after tolerating many physical discomforts like sleeping in the open air in near freezing weather that they get maximum benefits from dipping in the Ganges.

Allahabad

Allahabad is a city of Uttar Pradesh that is not only a major pilgrimage center, but has a major contribution in the formation of modern India. Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma, the creator had conducted the Prakrishta Yajna on land found at the confluence of the three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. This land was blessed by gods, and is none other than Prayag, or Allahabad. It is this sanctity of the place that has declared Allahabad to be the ‘Tirth Raj’ or the ‘King of all pilgrimage centers’. In fact the Vedas, Ramayana and Mahabharata all refer to this place as Prayag. Since then Allahabad has become the headquarters of the North Western Provinces on being shifted from Agra. You find many well preserved relics belonging to the British here like Muir College and the All Saints Cathedral. Allahabad is also the place where many events of India’s struggle for freedom took place; this is where the first Indian National Congress formed in 1885 and where Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violence movement started in 1920. It is this confluence of tradition, mythology and history of Allahabad that makes it a great city. There are many places around Allahabad worth visiting like Sangam which is about 7 km from Civil Lines. The Sangam is the sacred place of the confluence of the three holy rivers of India; Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. You can see the waters of the three rivers distinctively merging into one in the Sangam. It is during the Kumb and Ardh Kumbh that the Sangam is the most active when devotees from all over the world and India throng the place. This is when the devout tend to cross from the finite world into divine celestial realms. The Allahabad fort is found on the banks of the Yamuna, near the Sangam. It was built in the year 1583 by Emperor Akbar which has three humongous galleries flanked by high towers. This fort is today used by the army and visitors can visit only a limited area of the fort. The Ashokan Pillar, Saraswati Kup, Patalpur temple, Akshaya Vat or immortal banyan tree and the Jodhabai Palace can be seen from here. The Patalpuri temple is an underground temple found within the Allahabad fort. Here is where you find the Akshaya Vat in a deep niche above the underground shaft leading to Triveni. However when in Allahabad, it is required to gain permission before visiting the Allahabad fort and some other places.

Agra

Agra
When one speaks of Agra, the first thing that comes to mind is the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is of course, the most beautiful piece of construction in the city, and in the whole world. However there are many more buildings than this in Agra, which have been constructed in different eras and have a blend of different architectural schools. The Taj Mahal provides solace to the heart and soul of the beholder. It is a great symbol of love that a man has ever built for a woman, which is found in the center of Agra. The whole structure of the Taj Mahal comprises of an intimidating gate, a royal inn and a mosque. This marble mausoleum that was built centuries ago still holds its spellbinding grandeur till date. Another magnificent construction of the city of Agra is the Agra fort. In this fort are some of the most beautiful buildings India has ever seen like Divan-e-Aam, Divan-e-Khas and Shish Mahal. The lofty battlements of the fort overlook the mansions of nobles and princes found on the riverfront. There is also a dominating gateway that surrounds the magnificent ramparts, bastions and towers. The Itmad-ud-daula tomb which is found on the banks of Yamuna is worth a visit when in Agra as this is the first tomb to be completely carved out of marble. The Chini ka Rauza, the tomb dedicated to Mir Afzal Khan was the first building that was decorated using glazed tiles. It overlooks the River Yamuna and is a perfect architectural example of pure Persian architecture. Mehtab Bagh and the smaller Bagh are other attractions of Agra worth visiting. While in Agra, you can also take excursions around Agra like to Fatehpur Sikri where there are some beautiful monuments like Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Salim Chisti Tomb. The resting place of Akbar, Sikandra is attractive because of its fusion architecture. In addition to all these places of attraction, you have to go shopping when in Agra. Agra is famous for its marble works and Zardozi work. So take along a few souvenirs for your loved ones; including a miniature replica of the Taj Mahal. The sweets you have to eat in Agra are the Gazak and Pethas. Agra is basically a part of Uttar Pradesh that merges tradition with modernization where you have these architectural beauties to visit while in Agra while staying in luxury hotels. There are also shopping malls, wide avenues, plazas and many places for business, sports, recreation, pleasure, education and the arts to keep you busy when you are not busy admiring these architectural beauties.

Varanasi
Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh is a place of peace and serenity and the perfect place for troubled hearts. No one actually knows when, and who established the city. However its name is derived from the two tributaries of Ganges; Varuna and Assi which was changed to Benares and re-named to present day Varanasi. Varanasi is today considered to be the cultural capital of India where scholarly books have been written. Ram Charit Manas was composed by Tulsi Das here while there is the temple Tulsi Manas Mandir that is famous here. In addition to this, the largest residential University of Asia, Benares Hindu University is located here. Varanasi is famous for its 4 temples where Kashi Vishwanath Mandir is the most Jyotirlinga of India. Sankat Mochan is dedicated to Lord Hanuman while Durga temple was constructed to appease goddess Durga. Bharat Mata Mandir is unique and is dedicated to the human manifestation of India. There is no statue here; but a marble relief map of India. The ghats are an important part of Varanasi; where Dasaswamedh, Assi and Marnikarnika ghats are the most notable of the 80 ghats. Marnikarnika ghats are famous worldwide for its cremation where bathing in River Ganges here purifies oneself. As the river Ganges reverses its southeast course to flow northwards to Varanasi is considered an auspicious sign. This is the reason Benares is significant in the Ganges Baths. Varanasi is also famous for its silk embroidery work, especially saris. Varanasi is also famous for musical instruments like Sitar, Shehnai and Tabla. And of course, no description of Varanasi is complete without a mention of their mouth-watering Paan. Varanasi is also proud to be one of the most famous Handloom centers in the world where ancient hand weaving traditions are still used and not a power loom. The main products produced here are Zari and brocades where brocades are textiles created by weaving warp and weft threads of different colors and materials

Lucknow

Lucknow of Uttar Pradesh is the city of Nawabs and is one of the most important centers of Muslim influence in South Asia. Lucknow is famous for its Qauwwali, Chikankari embroidery, Charbagh, poet contributions and Kabobs. Lucknow’s history states that the city was named after the brother of Lord Rama, Lakshman. It was during the reigns of the Nawabs who built Havelis, Palaces, Mosques and other monuments that the city grew in prominence. It was when the battle of Buxar was lost in 1764 that Lucknow passed to East India Company to remain the capital of Oudh and then the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow has numerous monuments tourists have to see; of which the Imambara is the most important. The Chota Imambara, Bada Imambara and Shah Naiaf Imambara are the most famous ones where the annual ‘Azadari’ occur in the Islamic month of Mohharum. Marsia sessions of the city and Tazia processions, along with its foods are trademarks of Lucknow. The food in Lucknow is scrumptious with no parallels at all. Kababs are the most favored dish here where the ‘Tunda Kabob’ and ‘Kulcha Nihari’ are most famous. Biryani, Paya and Hamim are also famous while vegetarians should try the Malai Kofta and Tehri. The Bada Imambara has historical and cultural heritage and was commissioned by the Nawab of Awadh in 1784. The large Asfi mosque and the Bhul-Bhulayah (the labyrinth) are found in the structure. Lucknow’s landmark is Chota Imambara or Husseinabad Imambara which was the office of the Husseinabad trust that once owned the city. The State Museum of Lucknow has to be visited; it is situated in a third storied building and is a museum and archive rolled one. It has different galleries dedicated to bronzes, natural history, paintings, coins, textiles, history and anthropological specimens and more. Rumi Darwaza is an impressive gateway of Lucknow, India and the world. The Residency is a group of buildings built in 1800 by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, the then Nawab of Oudh. It was built to serve as the residence of the then British Resident General.

Vande Mataram

VANDE MATARAM

Our country India is the seventh largest country in the world by area. It is a nation of diverse cultures, languages and people. In spite of this diversity, we all stand united as Indians having a common national animal, a national bird, a national capital, anational currency, a national flower, a national fruit, a national rever and a national song.

Vande Mataram is the national song of India. The song was composed by Shri Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. the song was written in 1876 but first appeared in his book Anandmatha, published in 1882 amid fears of a ban by the British Raj. "Vande Mataram" was the national cry for freedom from British opperession during the freedom movement. Large rallies would work themselves up in to a patriotic fever by shouting the slogan "Vande Mataram" or "Hail to the Mother (land)!" The British, fearful of the potential danger of an incited Indian populace, at one point banned the utterance of the motto in public forums and jailed many freedom fighters for disobeying the proscription. To this day, "Vande Mataram" is seen as a national mantra describing the love of patriots for the country of India.