Did you know that more than 100 million years ago India was an Island? It collided with the Asian continent some 50 million years ago and the Himalayas were therefore born. Is not it fascinating? India is not just the second-most populous country, with over a billion people from various religious or ethnic groups, and it also has some astonishing facts. So, here you go 10 more Astonishing Facts about India.
10 more Astonishing Facts about INDIA
#1 The only Post Office in the world that floats
According to The India Post, with 155,015 post offices, India is renowned for the most postal offices in the world.
Just not this, the first and only floating post office in India is considered to be the only one of its kind worldwide! And it floats on the heart of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
#2 India has a bill of Rights for Cows
An Indian has two mothers. One is Gawmata, and another is the mother who gives birth.
In Hinduism, Cows are thought to be sacred and there is Article 48 in the constitution to prohibit the selling and killing of cows. Indeed, an astounding one!
#3 Varanasi is one of the oldest places in the world, nearly 5,000 years
The holy city of Varanasi is located on the banks of Ganges River and as per India's Parliament it is 3,000 years old but Lord Shiva discovered this city 5,000 years ago, according to Hindu mythology.
#4 There is a Village, where the Houses do not have doors!
The village "Shani Shingnapur" in Maharashtra has no doors or locks and is still free from theft and the villagers sleep well because they believe that Lord Shani guard the village and they also believe that if someone steals or tries, that person will be punished by Lord Shani.
Hmmm...I wonder how villagers keep the rain away.
#5 With 300,000 mosques, India has the most numerous mosques
In India, only 14.2% of the population belongs to the Islamic community though there are 30,000 active mosques, more than any other country.
Some of the famous ones are Taj-ul-Masjid in Bhopal, Jama Masjid in New Delhi, Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad, and so on.
#6 In Switzerland, The Science Day is devoted to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam!
On 26 May 2006, Dr. Kalam visited Switzerland and then is globally recognized as Swiss Science Day because of his extensive proficiency in Science and Technology.
#7 Meet the biggest family in the world
Mr. Ziona Chana, who lives in his 100-room manor house in Baktawng, Mizoram.
He is the head of 181 members of the largest family in the world. He has Thirty-nine(39) wives, Ninety-four(94) children, Fourteen(14) daughter-in-law, and Thirty-four(34) grandchildren and counting.
#8 Temple full of Rats
In Rajasthan, The Karni Mata Temple has thousands of rats that pilgrims consider as their forefathers and adorers.
This kind of thing can only be possible in India. What did you think about it?
#9 First hospital train in the world
The Lifeline Express also known as The Jeevan Rekha Express is the first train in the world to run from Operations to Cancer care to remote towns. Proud to be an Indian!
The title "Human-Computer" was given to Shakuntala Devi. When she answered the given problem in just 28 seconds.
The problem was: Two 13-digit numbers: 7,686,369,774,870 X 2,465,099,745,779 which were picked at random.
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