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Top 10 Amazing Facts About India

 

TOP 10 INTERESTING FACTS OF INDIA –

 

1. The most popular game “Snakes and Ladders” originated in India –

Snake and ladders originated in India. It was invented by Saint Gyandev in 13th century. Earlier it was known as Mokshpat. It was created to teach morals and lessons about Karma.

 2. India was the first country to mine diamonds -


The original diamonds were found in the Krishna River Delta. From the 4th century BC for around 1,000 years, India was the only source of diamonds in the world.

 

3. The Taj Mahal is slowly changing its color -

Earlier Taj Mahal is turning yellow and now it is becoming brown and green due to air pollution and discoloration of marble due to oxidation of its constituents.

 4. The Kumbh Mela is visible from space -

The world’s largest religious gathering, Kumbh Mela is an important festival in India.  This celebration takes place every year. The number of people attending the festival is so large that the crowd is visible in satellite photos taken from space.

5. India is the Origin of Ayurveda and Yoga -

In addition to being famous as the holiest city in India, Varanasi is also known as the origin-place of Ayurveda and Yoga and their ancient curing systems.

6. India has the present tallest statue in the world -

At present The Statue of Unity is the tallest statue in the world measuring 600ft (182m) in height. The statue, which is a honor to the independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is situated in the western state of Gujarat, where Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born. For comparison, this statue is almost twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty . It is made with more than 12,000 bronze panels and weighs about 67,000 tonnes.

 7. Shampoo originated in India -

The word “shampoo” comes from the Sanskrit word “champu,” which means “to massage.” Ground herbs mixed with water were the very first forms of shampoo. Not until later, when the idea caught on were commercial bottles produced.

 8. India is the world's second-largest English speaking country -

India is second only to the USA when it comes to speaking English with around 125 million people speaking the language, which is only 10% of our population. This is expected to grow by quite a margin in the coming years.

 9. Around 70% of the world’s spices come from India -

India is by far the largest producer of spices, which are shipped across continents to restaurants and kitchens worldwide. Some of the best-known spices are turmeric, cumin, saffron, and chili powders.

 10. Chenab Bridge is the highest rail bridge in the world -

Not all of India’s famous monuments are religious. The jaw-dropping bridge spanning the Chenab river in Jammu is 1,178 feet above the water. If you’re afraid of heights, you might want to skip this one!

 

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