Uttar Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is most populated and fourth largest state of India. On January 26, 1950, when India became a republic, the state was given its present name, Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is the capital of India. The area of Uttar Pradesh is 2,43,286 Square km. Gender Ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 912:1000 (F:M). According to year 2011 total population in Uttar Pradesh is 24 Crores. According to this population and area wise density of population is 829 per sq. km.
Symbols of Uttar PradeshState Animal (Reindeer) - Barasingha is a large-sized wild animal of the deer species. This wild animal has been selected by the Uttar Pradesh government. Due to its natural habitat being mainly marshy and muddy areas covered with tall grass, it is also called "Swamp Deer". In Uttar Pradesh it is also found in Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur wildlife sanctuary.
State Tree (
Ashoka) - Ashoka is the state tree of Uttar Pradesh. This tree is considered very sacred, beneficial and fulfilling various wishes in
Hindu religion. This is a tree of humid area.
State Bird (Stork) - The Government of Uttar Pradesh has adopted Saras (Crane) as the state bird. Because of its natural habitat near the lake, it is called stork. its males and females live together in pairs. IT is the tallest flying bird in the stature with a height of about 6 feet and wingspan of up to 8 feet.
State Flower (Palash) - Palash is the state flower of Uttar Pradesh. Because of having leaves f superior quality, it was called Palash. Taking food or prasad in its leaves is considered very beneficial. Its seed are special medicine to remove stomach worms. Holi is played with the colors of its flowers.
Religious and historical tourist places of Uttar Pradesh
1. Agra
2. Fatehpur Sikri
3. Lucknow
4. Hastinapur
5. Gorakhpur
6. Prayagraj
7.Varanasi
8. Ayodhya
9. Mathura
10. Barsana
There are many other tourist places in Uttar Pradesh.
Festivals, Fairs and celebrations of Uttar Pradesh
Many festivals are celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, in which every section of the society participates and celebrates them according to their traditions. Few festivals are as follows
Makar Sankranti
Mahashivratri
Holi
Navratri
Raksha Bandhan
Krishna Janmashtami
Dussehra
Diwali
Fairs
State fairs are a symbol of rich cultural heritage of this place. About 2,250 small and big fairs are organized here every year. Few of those are here
Kumbh Mela
Ramayan Mela
Janmashtami Mela
Shakumbhari Devi Mela
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