CULTURE OF WESTERN INDIA-MADHYA PRADESH


Madhya Pradesh is the heart of India. It doesn't matter whether you are an art admirer, food fanatic, dancing dazzler or a jewellery junkie, this place is your dream pilgrim. The land jewellery by the rich states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. Apparently, a blend of all cultures was meant to colour in the state. Originally known as Malwa, the place has nurtured some epic rulers and warriors as well, like Emperor Ashoka, Chandragupta, Vikramaditya, Harsha Vardhan, Raja Bohoj and many others.

Four sites in Madhya Pradesh have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: the Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986) including Devi Jagadambi temple, Khajuraho, Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) and the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003). Madhya Pradesh is noted for its classical and folk music. The major folk dances of MP are Rai, Karma, Saila, Matki, Gangaur, Badhai, Baredi, Naurata, Ahiri and Bhagoria.



Food

Madhya Pradesh has a culturally defined cuisine which varies from region to region. The meals include both Veg and Non-Veg dishes depending on the locality. The traditional dishes like kusli, lavang lata, jalebi, pilaf with peas, Indori puri palak ki, baflas, kebabs, and biryani are ruling the heart and the stomach of our country.

The aroma of these dishes is itself magical. The food shifts with every shade of season of the year. It's like every particular district specialize in something, the overall flavors encountered in the surrounding states are homed in one! Bhopal will feed you with its spicy kebabs, biryani, korma, fish, meat, and keema while the places like Indore and Gwalior will serve some creamy dishes prepared from milk, Bafla is one from many cooked from wheat, ghee, and milk. The pure vegetarians could have a taste of Bhutte ki kee, a dessert prepared with milk and corn. The various tribes and cultures have their impression over these splendid cuisines; one could feel one step closer to understand the culture by having them. 














Dance


The vibrant colours, unique attires, and melodious music make all the folk dances in Madhya Pradesh exquisite. Gaur, Muria, Sugga, Saila, Karma, Kaksar, Chithirai Festival dance are notable and have their connotation. Each dance is followed by a complete set of male and female jewellery, steaming curiosity.

Gaur Dance imitates the moves of a vicious Bison, representing the hunting spirit of the tribal people. Sing Marias or the Tallaguda Marias. Males carry flutes and drums, with peacock feathers and were horns like a bison.  Soon female dancers join with their colourful beaded necklaces and rhythmic moves. Saila is a dance with a stick. The dancers hop on one leg holding on to their adjacent dancer. This dance got deep roots among the people of Sarguja, Baitul and Chhindwara districts. Sugga dance is the dance of the parrots. Women widely accept the trait; they tap their feet and imitate the moves of a parrot. They also bend and jerk their heads like a bird. A wooden clapper called Thiski is used to create rhythm and dummy parrots are placed on wooden bases for the performance. Karma dance is performed on the festival of Karma, in August. This is one of the oldest dance forms of the Adivasis of Madhya Pradesh. Karma dance features numerous variants; some of them are Jhumar, Ghatwar, Ektaria, and Pendehar.




Architecture

Madhya Pradesh has encountered each religion and every reign that India ever homed. Whether it's the oldest Hindus, beard Muslims, meditating Buddhists, or elite Englishmen, the land has cultivated them all. The same is visible while exploring the monuments. Forts, temples, caves, tombs, stupas, reservoirs you will meet them all.

Khajuraho Temples are the reflection of real Nagara Architecture. The beautiful pyramid style temples have jaw-breaking details that every wall gives a picturesque moment. The pinnacle of the temple is known as Shikhra, acting as the place of the deities at the centre tower. It is followed by a series of intermediary and subsidiary towers with an entrance on its start. The site is reputed amongst UNESCO world heritage sites.

The structure of Sanchi stupas was constructed by King Ashoka to preserve the teachings of Lord Buddha. The hemispherical dome is a perfect round and tells the tales of the great Mauryan dynasty.
Jahaz Mahal, is an establishment preserving its literal meaning, 'Jahaz' means Ship and 'Mahal' means fort. The place is surrounded by a pond, giving a real look of a palace floating in the water! The site was built as a Harem to 15000 women for Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji in the 15th century. The Mahal is two story with halls, windows, passaged; arches erected dreamily. Taking a walk through the Jai Vilas Palace is chatting with history itself, the blend of British-Italian architecture is ornamentation itself. The place has a Darbar hall, well-furnished with splendid chandeliers, gold and gilt finishing and a huge carpet. Not to forget what is believed to be the first-ever marble architecture made- Hoshang Shah's Tomb, will be your perfect check-in status.




By-
G.Abirami

Comments

  1. imaginatively creativeFebruary 11, 2019 at 6:27 AM

    The lip smacking cuisine and the fascinating dance of Madhya Pradesh is shown well in this blog.
    Varshaa.R

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  2. UnknownFebruary 12, 2019 at 5:57 AM

    Hamsika
    The spellbinding culture and art forms is conveyed through this blog. The palatable cuisine of MP is very pictured in this blog

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  3. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 6:52 AM

    The history behind architecture is very informative. -Archita. T. Menon

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  4. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    The blog is very informative. Amazed to know the World Heritage Sites of Madhya Pradesh.
    Faaiqa Aisha

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  5. imaginatively creativeFebruary 12, 2019 at 7:37 AM

    The history of architecture and its style is very interesting.
    Faadila Aisha

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