Sare Jahan Se Acha Hindustan Humara, we have often heard this slogan while growing up. But what we have not listened to is who gave this and why we say this? What we mean by this slogan is that India is better than all the world. Bonus fact – this slogan is given by Mohammad Iqbal. Wondering, why do we say that India is better than all the world? Well, to know, let’s start together with amazing facts about India for kids.
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Interesting Facts about India for Kids
India Features in the Bucket List of Global Travelers
Every traveller wants to visit India, and it’s no mystery why! The diverse landscape, colourful festivals, and mouth-watering cuisines are already reasons enough to pack your bags to visit India. And the fact that a single country has so many diverse features, makes it fascinating for travellers.
India is a country in South Asia. The Indian Ocean bounds it on the South, the Arabian Sea on the Southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the Southeast. It shares the land borders with Pakistan to the West, China, Nepal, Bhutan to the North and Bangladesh, and Myanmar to the East. In the Indian, Ocean India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia. These factors are responsible for the way tourists get to experience different cultures and quirks at the same time.
Second Most Populous Country in the World
India has roughly 1.38 billion people, and the number keeps climbing. It is the second-most populous country in the world; second only to China. Also, it is speculated that by the year 2050, India will surpass China to become the most populated country in the World.
Bonus fact – the name ‘India” is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the early settlers’ home. The river Indus was known as Sindhu by the Aryan worshippers. But the Persian invaders changed it into Hindu. The name ‘Hindustan’ meaning ‘land of the Hindus’ combines Sindhu and Hindu.
Geography of India
Considering the land area, India is the seventh-largest country in the world. It lies to the north of the equator, between 6°44’ and 35°30’ north latitude and 68°7’ and 97°25’ east longitude.
It is slightly bigger than one-third of the USA. The country is located in the Continent of Asia. The Himalayan Mountains are towards the North of the country, while the Indian Ocean surrounds the country on the peninsula. India borders seven countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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Interesting Geographical Facts
India has some of the highest mountains in the world. Kangchenjunga is India’s highest mountain. With 8,586 m / 28,169 ft height, it is also the world’s third-highest mountain. It has a large high-lying area in the southern part of the country called the Deccan plateau.
Ganges River is prominently known as the purest and longest river of India. It holds sacred importance for Hindus.
Snakes and Ladders Originated here- Wow!
Our favourite game as kids originated in India; impressive, right? Snakes and Ladder, a popular game, originated in India. It was created by the 13th-century poet saint Gyandev. Earlier it was known as Moksha Patamu. The ladders in the game represented moral behaviour, and the snakes indicated immoral behaviour.
This game was played with cowrie shells and dice. It was first created to teach the morals and lessons about Karma so that young children would understand and remember. It was later commercialised, and now it is sold across the world and has emerged as the most popular board game in the world.
It is sometimes adapted to “shoots and ladders”. With time, the game underwent numerous changes, but its meaning remained the same, i.e., pure deeds take people to heaven and evil ones commit you to a cycle of rebirths.
Indian Food – Flavoursome Always!
Indian food has spread its wings worldwide and continues to gain popularity. India is a large and very diverse country, which is why the agricultural products are very different. Thus, the food and cooking styles vary for each different region. Indian dishes have different kinds of spices like chilli, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and cloves. Some dishes also use yoghurt, cottage cheese, or paneer. Some typical Indian foods are curry, butter chicken, vindaloo, samosas, biryani, roti, jalebi, lassi, etc.
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Temple of Rats
The Temple of rats is one of the country’s most unique attractions. Rats are not what you might consider holy, but there is a temple in Rajasthan dedicated to rats. Thousands of rats call the temple home which makes it one of the most unique attractions of the country. Many pilgrims visit Mandirsevery year on their religious journeys, so make sure to be respectful of local customs when visiting.
One Village many People but No Door and No Locks
The Shani Shingnapur village in Maharashtra is famous for not having a door or lock on a single house. Shani Shingnapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is believed that Lord Shani blessed the people and promised to protect the village from danger. They discarded all doors and locks as they didn’t need them anymore, not with the Lord to watch over them. There has not been a filing of a single criminal act for almost 400 years.
Many people believe that the shared vulnerability has created a neighbourly trust between the residents, which has formed protection stronger than a deadbolt or heavy gate.
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National Symbols of India
These are the national identity elements of India. This refers to the National Flag – the National Flag is a horizontal rectangular tricolour of India with saffron (Kesari) at the top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel which represents the chakra.
Besides the National Flag, we have the National Anthem which is also the national identity element of India. The National Anthem of India Jana-Gana-mana, composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India. Another national identity element of India is the National Song. The National Song is Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji. It was a source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom. It has an equal status with Jana-Gana-mana.
Shampoo – an Indian Concept
Shampoo was invented in India; shocking, right? Shampoo was invented in India, it was made by use of herbs. 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.
Floating Post Office
India has the largest postal network in the world, with over 1 55,015 post offices. A single post office, on average, serves a population of 7,175 people. India houses some very unique post offices, including one that floats on the water. The floating post office in Dal Lake, Srinagar, was inaugurated in August 2011. The post office serves as a tourist destination for curious visitors who hope to photograph the unique site.
Conclusion
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