Gujrat art integration project

This presentation will give a brief description of the culture and speciality about Gujrat which makes it unique from other states of India.

1. Gujrat art integration Social Studies Project

2. Geographical location Gujarat  ( /ˌɡʊdʒəˈrɑːt/ , Gujarati:  [ˈɡudʒəɾɑt]  is a  state  on the western coast of  India  with a coastline of 1,600 km (990 mi) – most of which lies on the  Kathiawar  peninsula – and a population of 60.4 million. It is the  fifth-largest Indian state by area  and the  ninth-largest state by population .   Its  capital city   is  Gandhinagar , while its largest city is  Ahmedabad .

3. Gujrati Language Gujarati  is the official language of the state. It is spoken natively by 86% of the state's population, or 52 million people. Other major languages, are  Bhili  (4.8%),  Hindi  (4.7%, includes speakers of the  Rajasthani  varieties),  Sindhi  (1.9%, includes figures for  Kutchi ),  Marathi  (1.5%) and  Urdu  (1.1%). People from the  Kutch  region of Gujarat also speak in the  Kutchi  mother tongue, and to a great extent appreciate  Sindhi  as well.  Memoni  is the mother tongue of Kathiawar and Sindhi Memons, most whom are Muslims. Almost 88% of the  Gujarati Muslims  speak Gujarati as their mother tongue, whilst the other 12% speak  Urdu . A sizeable proportion of Gujarati Muslims are bilingual in both languages; Islamic academic institutions (Darul Uloom) place a high prestige on learning  Urdu  and  Arabic , with students' memorising the Quran and  ahadith , and emphasizing the oral and literary importance of mastering these languages as a compulsory rite of religion. Other native languages spoken in low proportions are  Bhili  and  Gamit .

4. Gujrati Literature Gujarati literature ,  literature  of the  Gujarati language , a major tongue of India. The oldest examples of Gujarati literature date from the writings of the 12th-century  Jain  scholar and saint  Hema Chandra . The language had fully developed by the late 12th century. There are works  extant  from the middle of the 14th century,  didactic  texts written in prose by Jain monks; one such text is the  Balavabodha  (“Instructions to the Young”), by Tarunaprabha. A non-Jain text from the same period is Gunavanta’s  Vasanta-vilasa  (“The Joys of Spring”). Two Gujarati bhakti (devotional) poets, both belonging to the 15th century, are Narasimha Mahata (or Mehta) and Bhalana (or Purushottama Maharaja). The latter cast the 10th book of the  Bhagavata-purana  into short lyrics.

5. Gujrati Cinema Gujarati cinema , informally referred to as  Dhollywood  or  Gollywood , is the  Gujarati language  film industry. It is one of the major regional and vernacular film industries of the  cinema of India , having produced more than one thousand films since its inception. The  Gujarati film industry  dates back to 1932, when the first Gujarati film,  Narsinh Mehta , was released After flourishing through the 1960s to 1980s, the industry saw a decline. The industry is revived in recent times. The film industry has produced more than one thousand films since its inception. The Government of Gujarat announced a 100% entertainment  tax exemption  for Gujarati films in 2005 and a policy of incentives in 2016.

6. Music Gujarati folk music consists of a wide variety.  Bhajan , a devotional song type poetry are categorized by theme of poetry/lyrics and by musical compositions such as Prabhati, Katari, Dhol etc. The  Bard  traditions of  Barot ,  Charan  and  Gadhvi  communities has preserved and enriched the folk tradition of story telling with or without music. This includes the forms of  Doha , Sorathaa,  Chhand , etc. The songs and music accompanying traditional dance forms such as  Garba ,  Dandiya Raas , Padhar, Dangi and  Tippani  are unique in nature. Dayro  and  Lokvarta  are music performances where people gather to listen performer who delivers religious as well as social message through it.  Marasiya s are elegiac form of music originated from  Marsiya . Lagna-geet s are light form of song and music played during marriage

7. Gujrati cuisine Gujarati food is primarily vegetarian. The typical Gujarati  thali  consists of  rotli  or  bhakhari  or thepala or rotlo ,  dal  or  kadhi ,  khichdi , Bhat and  shak .  Athanu (Indian pickle)  and  chhundo  are used as  condiments . The four major regions of Gujarat all bring their own styles to Gujarati food. Many Gujarati dishes are distinctively sweet, salty, and spicy at the same time. In  Saurashtra region ,  chhash  (buttermilk) is believed to be a must-have in their daily food.

8. Festivals Of Gujrat The first thing that pops up in one's mind when they talk about festivals of Gujarat is Navratri. The most celebrated festival in Gujarat is commemorated gleefully in other parts of  India  as well. Three things sum up Navratri; Dandiya, Garba and lots of fun. Navratri is a festival of nine nights and on the tenth day, Goddess Durga, who is worshipped throughout the nine days, is immersed in holy water after performing a pooja. Loud music, exciting competitions, flea markets and exhibitions, delicacies that are a treat for your tongue and large crowds dressed in the most beautiful, most lively clothes is what you will witness during Navratri in Gujarat. When is it celebrated:  17th October to 25th October. 1. Navratri

9. 2. Rann Utsav    Rann Utsav is celebrated at The Great Rann Of  Kutch , a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert which spreads over an area of about 7,500 square kilometers. Enthralling music, authentic handcrafted items, Bandini sarees and traditional ornaments are somethings that you will experience on the dazzling white sand. The festival reflects the Gujarati folk culture in its purest form. Experiment with the delicious cuisine of Gujarat while staying in tents in the desert for a heavenly experience. Where is it celebrated:  Rann Of Kutch When is it celebrated:  1st November to 20th February

10. 3. Uttarayan Uttarayan or most commonly known as the Kite Festival was originally a festival in Gujarat and is now celebrated all over the country. The sky fills up with colorful kites of all shapes and sizes, and people engross in fun-filled competitions wherein the goal is to cut others' kites while keeping your own in the sky for the longest time possible. The festival marks the day when winter recedes to summer. It is a sign for the farmers that the harvest season is on its way and a sign of amusement and joy for others. Ready. Set. Kai Po Che! Where is it celebrated:  Throughout Gujarat When is it celebrated:   15th January

11. Famous Pilgrimage Sites Shree Somnath is  first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlingas  of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with release of  Chandra (Moon God)  from the curse of his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati. Moon was married to Twenty-Seven daughters of Daksha. However, he favored Rohini and neglected other queens. The aggrieved Daksha cursed Moon and the Moon lost power of light. With the advice of Prajapati Brahma, Moon arrived at the Prabhas Teertha and worshipped Bhagvan Shiva. Pleased with the great penance and devotion of Moon, Bhagvan Shiva blessed him and relieved him from the curse of darkness. Bhagvan Shree Krishna is believed to have built Somnath temple with Sandalwood. 1. Somnath Temple

12. The  Dwarkadhish temple , also known as the  Jagat Mandir  and occasionally spelled  Dwarkadhish , is a  Hindu temple  dedicated to the god  Krishna , who is worshiped here by the name  Dwarkadhish , or 'King of Dwarka'. The temple is located at  Dwarka ,  Gujarat, India , one of the destinations of  Char Dham , a Hindu pilgrimage circuit. The main shrine of the five-storied building, supported by 72 pillars, is known as Jagat Mandir or Nija Mandir. Archaeological findings suggest it to be 2,000 - 2,200 years old. The temple was enlarged in the 15th- 16th century. The Dwarkadhish Temple is a  Pushti Marg  temple, hence it follows the guidelines and rituals created by  Vallabhacharya  and Vitheleshnath 2. Dwarkadhish Temple

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