Facts About India You Probably Didn’t Know

India, Hindustan, Bharat- All these names belong to one and only, the Incredible India. The diverse cultures and traditions of India are very well known and admired throughout the world. But it’s no wonder because of its rich heritage, lip smacking cuisines and intricate architecture. Apart from these unique qualities, there are many amazing facts about India that you probably didn’t know. Stay here and read on to find out some interesting facts about India. These facts about India will surely blow your mind.

1. Varanasi: Living beyond 5000 years

Known as the city of Ghats, Varanasi or formerly called Banaras, is believed to be at least 3,000 years old. Also, it is one of the oldest cities in the world. Indians believe that the Lord Shiva or Mahadev himself founded the holy city.

2. Lonar Lake: Born from a meteor

Some 52,000 years ago, a meteor plummeted on the land near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Now, this meteor is known to have created an astronomical marvel, the Lonar Lake. Also, there are several temples around the region.

3. Magnetic Hills: Watch us, Gravity!

Ladakh is home to some mysterious hills known as Magnetic Hills. Gravity has no effect on these hills. If you put your car on neutral at the designated place which is marked by a board, you will see your car moving uphill by itself. Isn’t it an interesting fact about India?

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4. Post Office, Dal Lake: Look I am the only one floating!

Another interesting fact about India is that it hosts a floating post office. The post office sits on a houseboat floating on the waters of Dal Lake, Srinagar. Most importantly, the post office is a mini museum in itself.

5. Mawsynram: Oh! I am so wet

Mawsynram, a small town in Meghalaya, receives the highest rainfall. Hence, it is mentioned in the Guinness Book of records. On an average, Mawsynram receives 11,873 mm of rainfall. Thanks to the Bay of Bengal. Ain’t an amazing fact about India.

6. Bill Right for Cows: We too got some Rights!

We grew up writing about the essays on Cow saying “Cow is our other mother.” Gaumata is intensely worshipped in India. Since cows are holy in the religion of Hinduism. Therefore, Indian Constitution reserves some rules for Cows against the sale and slaughter of cows

7. Cricket Ground, Chail: On Top of the World

India possesses the highest cricket ground in the world. Hence, it’s there in the Guinness Book of World Records. No wonder India has an undying love for Cricket!

8. Kumbh Mela: Visible from Space

Among the largest festivals in India, Kumbh Mela happens once in twelve years. The mela attracts millions of people. In 2011, the gathering was so huge that it was visible from space! 

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9. 300,000 Mosques: We love our people!

Though, muslim population India is only 14.2%. But we love our people so much. Therefore, there are three lakh mosques in India. Hence, India has the largest number of mosques in the World. Indeed, India is an incredible country. 

10. Bandra-Worli Sea Link

The Bandra-Worli sea link has steel cables of length equal to the circumference of our planet Earth. Isn’t that interesting? Also, the link can withstand 900 tons of weight which is equal to 50,000 African elephants. Isn’t it an amazing fact about India?

There is not even a hint of doubt in the beauty of India. Let’s join hands and preserve it!

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