India is known as an ancient land that carries several histories of the human race. Indian people believe in age-old traditions. Numerous legends come from this land. Many landmarks carry lesser-known facts. As per the information, around 100 million years ago, India was just an island floating freely.
Nearly 50 million years ago, it was connected with the Asian continent; thus, the Himalayas was born. You never know India well because it has so much uniqueness, from its landscape to its Culture. The country’s diversity can be why it has many incredible facts.
India is the home of more than 1.3 billion people, which makes it the most populous country in the world.
India has diversity among its all states, such as:
- Vast deserts in Rajasthan
- Vibrant tea plantation in Kerala
- Amazing beaches in Goa
- Busy metropolitan cities like Kolkata (etc.)
With such diversity of landscapes, India also has diversity in religion and Culture. These are the things that make this country unique. Below are some lesser-known facts about India that will amaze you.
Various kinds of languages are spoken throughout India
As per the information, 22 languages are recognized in India. But Hindi and English are the official languages of this country.
The other most-spoken languages are:
- Bengali (it is the second most spoken language)
- Tamil
- Urdu
- Telugu
- Punjabi (etc.)
According to experts, there are 19,500 known languages and dialects across the whole country. The fourth most spoken language in the world is Hindi, which belongs to this country. On the other hand, Bengali is the 7th most spoken and Punjabi is the 10th most spoken language worldwide.
India is the land of Hindu temples and mosques
This country generally has 2 million Hindu temples and over 300,000 mosques. You will be amazed by watching all the stunning architecture India provides through its temples and mosques. These two million temples serve nearly 79.8% of India’s Hindu population. Other surprising information is that only the holy city of Varanasi has over 23,000 temples. So you can call this country the land of temples.
On the other hand, India has covered 15% of the Muslim population. These mosques have small village buildings as well as famous ones, which include –
- Jama Masjid in New Delhi.
- Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad (etc.)
One and only Floating Post Office in the world situated in India
Few people know that India has the largest network of Post offices. Another interesting fact is it is the only country with a floating post office worldwide. This amazing floating post office is at Dal Lake in Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir). This post office is perched on a houseboat.
The Village of Officers
Madhopatti is a tiny village in India known as the ‘Officer’s Village of India. This small village is located in the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh state. This village has created history by introducing the most IAS officers in India. As per information, 47 officers come to the Indian administration from 75 households in this village. You will also be surprised to know that other villagers have made their careers by joining dignified organizations in India, which include –
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
- ISRO
- World Bank (etc.)
The power of Indian Railways
Indian railways have the most active employees in the world. It has about 1.4 million employees. Every state-owned railway network in India operates a huge network. This extensive network of railways extends across the whole country. The Indian railway network spans hundreds of thousands of miles. Indian railways have more than 7,172 stations. In Asia, India has the largest rail network. Daily more than 12,617 trains run on Indian railways.
According to the information, roughly 23 million passengers travel by train every day. One of the unique facts is; the number of travellers is equal to the total population of Australia who travels daily on Indian railways.
Indian weddings are the most colourful occasion
In general, Indian weddings are the most beautiful occasion for them. A bride from India always comes to his husband’s house with the colour of the bridal mehndi in her hands. Indian weddings can last up to 3 days or even a full week. Haldi is another popular ritual of Indian weddings.
In this ritual, the bride and groom become yellow but put haldi on their face and arms. Almost every Indian bride wears a red lehenga or shares it at their wedding with floral makeup. It makes the event more colourful.
Presence of Mysterious Hill
Undoubtedly India has the most unique landscapes. But did you know? Indians have a hill where gravity does not work. This anti-gravity hill is located in Ladakh. As per information, it is the only magnetic hill in India that has an anti-gravitational effect. A yellow notice board spells out instructions that will awe you as your car begins to move uphill on its own.
The human calculator is from India
Shakuntala Devi is nicknamed the human calculator. She is from Bengaluru city in India. She earned the Guinness Book of World Records for her amazing mathematical skills in 1982.
She can multiply two, thirteen digit numbers and surprisingly gave the accurate answer in 28 seconds. That’s the way she got the nickname of the human calculator.
World’s most ancient University is in India
Nalanda International University is known as the world’s most ancient University. It is located in rural Bihar. It was first introduced in the 5th century CE as a learning centre. At that time, a large Buddhist monastery also stood on site.
During 2021-22, the brand new Nalanda International University is set to be completed. This University will offer various kinds of post-graduate courses. To explore the history, you can visit this amazing site.
Several UNESCO world heritage sites
As per the information, India has 32 UNESCO world heritage sites. As we all know, the Taj Mahal comes under one of the most popular places in the world, but India also has several unique destinations within it. UNESCO sites explore many aspects of India’s Culture. According to them, India has numerous artistic and natural wonders worldwide. Several sites in India come under UNESCO world heritage.
A few of these heritage sites are listed below:
- Wondering about mountain railways in Shimla and Darjeeling
- Nilgiri Hills
- Western Ghats mountain range
- Hill forts in Rajasthan
- Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra state
- Sundarbans mangrove forest in West Bengal
- National parks/ wildlife reserves and many more.
World’s widest human gathering
India’s cities arrange Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest human gathering. It is a Hindu pilgrimage. In general, the Kumbh Mela is held every three years. It rotated between different cities, which includes Allahabad, Haridwar etc. Allahabad’s Kumbh Melas are the holiest and largest, held every 12 years. As per reports, In 2013, Allahabad estimated nearly 100 million bathed in the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers. This event runs for around 55 days.
World’s first-ever country to mine diamonds
Around the whole world, India was the first country who was able to mine diamonds. As early as the 4th century BC and for around 1000 years, this country was the only source of diamonds on this planet. Krishna River Delta is the main source of these diamonds. Around the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in other regions worldwide.
Large Spice Production country in the world
India is known for its spicy meals. But did you know? India owns the title of producing the world’s most spices. Indians love spicy and rich foods. You will be surprised that nearly 70% of the world’s spices come from this country. This country exports a huge amount of spices around the whole world. Most of the spices which are available in various stores come from India.
Some popular spices from India are listed below:
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Saffron
- Various chilli powders (etc.)
India has a unique Rat temple
Indians have several animal wonders which continue even now. Indians worship various animals, so rats might not be the first species. In Rajasthan, a temple is dedicated to thousands of rats.
This temple is the home of thousands of rats. These rates are one of this country’s most unique attractions.
Every year, lots of devotees visit this temple. Every person in India has a religious journey. So before visiting these religious places, you must respect local customs when visiting.
Most Visited tourist destinations
As per the information, this country has a place which is awarded as the most visited place in the world. The Golden Temple of Amritsar has millions of devotees. In general, each day, one lakh devotees flock to the shrine. It comes under one of the most visited places in the world. Every day this temple serves free simple vegetarian meals to thousands of visitors. Most interestingly, almost all the ingredients are donated to this temple.
Conclusion
India is a vast republic country in South Asia. It is full of stunning landscapes and spiritual wonders. This country has a wealth of diversity and rich cultures. Moreover, it is also enriched with ancient history.
With a huge population, this country is entitled as the world’s largest democracy. It is truly a fascinating country with religious significance. If you want to explore some amazing facts, visit India at least once.
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