Now that it is the 70th Independence Day of India, we present to you 5 amazing facts about our country that will make even more proud of being an Indian.
There you go!
1. Kumbh ka mela festival – The world’s biggest gathering takes place in India’s Kumbh ka mela festival, where about 100 million people gather together. And you know what is even more astonishing? This gathering is so huge that, it is even visible from the space.
2. Shampoo is our thing – No, not the shampoos that we use are all Indian. But, the concept of cleansing our hair by using herbs was first initiated by Indians. Shampoo is basically derived from the Sanskrit word ‘champu’, which means to massage.
3. Kabaddi is certainly made for India – The Indian Kabaddi team has been victorious in all the five Kabaddi World Cup and Asian Games that have taken place so far, beating countries like Canada, Pakistan and Iran. And to annex more pleasure, Punjabis have been contributing in high numbers for this game.
4. India is the first country to discover water on moon. – Yes, you read it right. On 29th September, 2009 India’s ISRO Chandrayan – 1 detected water on the moon for the first time through Mineralogy Mapper.
5. Diamonds were first mined in India – One of the best-known and most sought-after gemstones were first mined in India in the alluvial deposits in Guntur and Krishna district of the Krishna River Delta, and was the only place till 18th century to have diamonds.
So, it would not at all be wrong to say that Saare jaahan se acha, Hindustaan humara! Happy Independence Day.
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