DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI - Paradise of Natural Beauty

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli lies close to the western shore of India and comprises of two separate parts. Of these, Dadra is encircled by the territory of Gujarat, and Nagar Haveli lies on the fringe of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The region has bumpy territory particularly towards the north-east and east where it is encircled by scopes of Sahyadri Mountains (Western Hills). The capital is Silvassa.

Medieval and Modern History: -

The historical backdrop of Dadra and Nagar Haveli before India's medieval period (generally eleventh sixteenth century CE) stays dark. In 1262 CE a Rajput intruder vanquished the nearby Koli chieftains of the zone and turned into the leader of Ramnagar, a little express that included Nagar Haveli in its domain. The area stayed under Rajput rule until the mid-eighteenth century, when the Marathas procured Nagar Haveli.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli went under the standard of Portugal in the late eighteenth century. The Marathas surrendered Nagar Haveli to the Portuguese in 1783 as pay for a Portuguese vessel that their naval force had devastated. After two years Portugal procured Dadra, which turned into a sort of fief. After India accomplished autonomy in 1947, patriots in Goa—the most established Portuguese belonging in India—looked to split away from Portugal; their first triumphs were the seizure of Dadra the evening of July 21, 1954, and their catch of Nagar Haveli fourteen days after the fact. A star Indian organization was framed in these enclaves, and on June 1, 1961, Dadra and Nagar Haveli mentioned increase to the Indian association. Despite the fact that the Indian government had just recognized the fuse of the two regions after their freedom from the Portuguese, their status as a solitary association region was made authority on Aug. 11, 1961.

Connection of the State: -

It lies nearly 15 miles (24 km) from the Arabian Sea and around 80 miles (130 km) north of Mumbai (Bombay). The domain comprises of two areas—Dadra and Nagar Haveli—which together grasp approximately 70 towns. The region of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is spread more than 491 km2, landlocked between Gujarat toward the north and Maharashtra toward the south. The closest railroad station is Vapi in Gujarat on the Mumbai-Delhi course, around 18 km northwest of Silvassa. Bombay is roughly 180 km from Silvassa. Surat city is around 140 km away. The closest air terminal is Bombay.

Climate and Festival’s: -

The atmosphere is normal of the district. Summers are sweltering, with the mean temperatures in May commonly ascending into the low 90s F (mid-30s C). Yearly precipitation midpoints around 120 inches (3,050 mm), its majority falling among June and September.

Silvassa and the remainder of Dadra and Nagar Haveli commend all container Indian celebrations - Ganesh Chaturthi, Navaratri (nine evenings of music and move), Pateti (Parsi New Year), Id-E-Milad, Nariyeli Poornima, Makar Sankranti (Kite Festival), Christmas and New Year.

Off Beat Locations: To get indulged in best travelling experience Dadra and Nagar Haveli offers one various place to explore.

·        Swaminarayan Temple

·        Nakshatra Garden

·        Vanganga Lake Garden

·        Silvassa Vasona Lion Safari

·        Island Garden Dadra Park

·        Silvassa Tribal Museum

·        Church of Our Lady of Piety & many more

River, Beaches and Lakes: -

·        Daman Ganga River

·        Dudhni Lake

·        Vanganga Lake Garden

Folk Dance Songs and Language: -

The various kinds of society and ancestral moves of Dadra and Nagar Haveli incorporate the Tarpa Dance, Gherria Dance, Bhawada Dance, Dhol Dance and Tur and Thali Dance. Tarpa is the most mainstream and brilliant people move among the Varli, Kokna and Koli clans, and is best observed in Silvassa. It includes the men and the ladies, and is performed around evening time, during the collect season (September to Diwali).

The official language of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is Gujrati & Hindi, but Marathi is also spoken there.

Education:

Government strictly believes in providing education to all up to the age of 14 years. Even thought the UT is geographical very small is still provide very nice colleges & schools for higher education. The literacy ration of the UT is 77.65% which is following the upward trend. 

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