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central land of Madhya Pradesh, the land of Kings and primitive people, of
rugged mountains , myth and romance, is the largest state in the Indian
Union, with its capital at Bhopal.
M.P. is a vast plateau
surrounded by the Vindhya and Satpura mountains that make a rugged descent
into the valleys of the Narmada and Tapti rivers which have long served as
a passageway connecting east and west India.
The people are
proud of their culture. The men here are of the marital type, the women
proud and graceful; those married recognizable by their vermilion and
green glass bangles. The state is home to a large number of aboriginal
tribes like the Bhils, the Baigas, Maria and the Murias. 40% of India's
aboriginal population-the Adivasis live here. Apart from Hindi, the
locally spoken dialects include Malwi, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhandi etc.
Hand spun cotton saris studded with jewel-colored embroideries are
specially woven in Chanderi, with each sari's border
displaying a traditional tale. Bhopal is the center for filigreed silver
jewelry, inlaid leather, bead handbags and embroidered slippers. Jabalpur
is famous for its lacquer work and Gwalior far its carpet industry.
Bhopal is a city planned beautifully and aesthetically. It has the
Bharat Bhavan, one of the greatest centers of art and culture in
the country. Culturally, it is one of the most happening places- a new
play, a dance festival or a poetry recital ,something always keeps on
happening. The Jama Masjid, the Sardar Manzil
Palace are worth visiting.

The Great Stupa at Sanchi, built by Ashoka stands
magnificently here. Located nearby is Vidisha, another town prosperous
during the reign of Ashoka. Indore is one of the growing commercial cities
where the Kanch Mandir, temple of mirrors is situated.
Chattri Bagh is a place dotted with carved umbrella
shaped mountains. At Ujjain, the Kumbh Mela is held
every 12 years which is a major attraction for the Hindus. It also has the
famous observatory built by Raja Man Singh - the Jantar Mantar.
At Bagh are many Buddhist monastries in the style of Ajanta . At Gwalior
is the the sacred lake Surajkund where Indians of every
religious denomination come to find benediction.

In MadhyaPradesh, Khajuraho is rarely missed by any
visitor. Temples at Khajuraho are a celebration of love, where human
emotion and physical love transcend the merely earthy to become,
spiritual, cosmic and closer to God.Built by the Chandellas.
These temples are said to be a celebration of womankind, her myriad moods
and facets. Khajuraho celebrates love, and men and women couple in
incredible positions to present a veritable Kamasutra in stone.
The
weather is typical continental type of climatewith summers being hot and
winters cold. The best season to visit is between th e months of October
and April.
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