India is a land with many cultures, customs, beliefs, languages, food, and history. But you will only know why people find this country an #Incredible India when you visit it. In this huge country, nearly everything can be done and found. Here are 10 Astonishing Facts about India.
10 Astonishing Facts about INDIA
#1 The Golden Temple serves free food
The Golden Temple's "Langar" serves approximately 50,000 people a day regardless of race, ethnicity, and gender, with vegetarian meals. The attendance at the Golden Temple hits over 100,000 on weekends/holidays/occasions.
For those sakes who are not aware of what "Langar" is. "Langar" is the term used in the communal cuisine of Sikhism in Gurudwara where all the visitors are served the free meal, with no distinction of race, caste, class, financial conditions, or ethnicity. If you are an Indian and If it does not make you feel proud, nothing will.
#2 The Indian Railways has the world's fourth-largest rail network
The fourth-largest railway network in the world is operated by Indian Railways (IR). The railway is owned and managed by Indian state rails and spans over 68,525 km of operating route. Indian Railways is the eighth largest employer in the world and employs 13,08,000 people at the end of 2016-17, says The Indian Railways.
#3 India is the world's second-largest road network
In India, roads are a major mode of transport. As of 2018, India's network of roads is 5,903,293 km. With a distance of 6,853,024 km as of 2019, the USA is on top of the list and with this India is the world's second-largest road network.
#4 Gathering of Kumbh Mela visible from Space
Kumbh Mela, India's most important religious event, was recorded by India's Cartosat-2 satellite, which is high-resolution earth imaging. The image taken by Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh was taken in 2019 and published by the ISRO.
For those who don't know what Kumbh Mela is. It's the world's largest religious assembly. The only noticeable gathering from space is the Maha Kumbh. It is the world's largest gathering of people. Now is not this an interesting one?
#5 India is the only country named after a whole ocean: The Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean is named after India because India is centrally located at the top of the Indian Ocean, not just this India has been an important in the Indian Ocean in ancient times, connecting Europe to South-Eastern Asian countries.
#6 The world's highest Cricket ground
The Chail Cricket ground is in Himachal Pradesh, India. At an altitude of 2,444 meters(8,018 ft), the world's highest cricket ground is situated. It was built in 1893.
#7 India has won all the World Cups of Kabaddi
The men's team has won seven World Cups and three for the women's team to date. In 2004, India hosted the first Kabbadi World Cup to be contested by the World Champions, beating Iran by 55-27. Wow! that was something crazy. What say?
#8 India is the second-largest country in the world to speak English
As per the BBC News, India is second after the United States only when it comes to English, which is just 10% of us, with some 125 million people who speak the English language. In the coming years, this is expected to increase considerably.
#9 The largest milk producer in the world
With 22% of world production, India is the world's largest milk producer, led by America, China, Pakistan, and Brazil. Since the 1970s, the majority of milk production expansion has been occurring in South Asia, contributing to growth in the developing world's milk output.
#10 The world's biggest population of vegetarians
Are you a vegan? If yes, you are in the correct place. Around 29%-40% of the population are vegetarians in Hinduism.
Indeed, India is a place where vegetarianism is born. It actually has strong roots in the country's culture and religion and has been the world's lowest consumer of meat.
If yes, pass it on to your friends and let their minds be blown away too!😇
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