Dal from Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir is a union territory in the northern India.  It is bordered by Ladakh on the north and north-east, Himachal Pradesh on the south and shares international border with Pakistan on west. It has two capitals ~ Srinagar and Jammu serve as the summer and winter capitals. Kashmir is one of the mostContinue reading “Dal from Jammu & Kashmir”

Dal from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill state in northern India; part of the western Himalayas.  Its capital is Shimla.  It shares international border with Tibet in the east.  Uttarakhand lies in the south-east, Haryana in the south-west, Punjab in the west while Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are on the north. Himachal Pradesh is believedContinue reading “Dal from Himachal Pradesh”

Dal from Delhi

Delhi is the capital city of India. It is nestled between the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.  Haryana sharing its southern, western and northern borders and Uttar Pradesh sharing the eastern border.   The city is strategically situated in the National Capital Region (NCR), making it a hub of political, cultural and economic activity. Delhi,Continue reading “Dal from Delhi”

Dal from Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a city and Union Territory in northern India, nestled between the borders of the Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is the capital of both the states. The word Chandi-garh has derived from the name of the temple, Chandi Mandir.  Chandi is the name of the goddess of powder and garh means fort. Chandigarh, isContinue reading “Dal from Chandigarh”

Dal from Northern India

The northern region is the largest area in India, comprising of five states – Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Jamu & Kashmir and three Union Territories, Delhi (capital of India), Chandigarh and Ladakh. The sacred rivers, Ganga and Yamuna, flow through the region and so does the Indus river. The Indian Himalaya ranges, theContinue reading “Dal from Northern India”

Dal from Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, is to the north of central India. Lucknow is its capital.  It has been always a very versatile region. It has been ruled by various kings like Guptas, Mauryans, Kushans and Mughal emperors. There are several temples and places of pilgrimage along with the iconic Taj Mahal – which is one of theContinue reading “Dal from Uttar Pradesh”

Dal from Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a state in Northern India, on the southern slope of Himalayan range. Its capital is Dehradun.  The two major rivers, the Ganges and Yamuna, originate and flow through Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is often referred to as the “Devbhumi” – Land of the Gods. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon. UttarakhandContinue reading “Dal from Uttarakhand”

Dal from Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is known as the Heart of India, due to its geographical location in the country.  It is also known as “Tiger State”, because the tiger population is highest in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its historical monuments and cultures, besides the spiritual heritage of many religions. Bhopal is its capital. Madhya PradeshContinue reading “Dal from Madhya Pradesh”