States of India

STATES OF INDIA 

1.Andhra Pradesh (Kohinoor of India ):- is known for its massive rivers, rice production, mangoes, Tirupathi, big human resource and the art of Kuchipudi, language too(Italian of the east, most of the carnatic music written in telugu). The state has plenty of Indian Cobras - among the most venomous and most revered snakes in India. 

Capital - Hyderabad

Language-Telugu

Folk Dance -Kuchipudi

2.Arunachal Pradesh (the land of rising sun) - The land of the Brahmaputra that China calls her own. Spectacular landscapes, massive water resources and quiant Tibetan culture. Tawang Gompa is the world's second largest Buddhist monastery- - Tawang Monastery  

Capital-Itanagar 

Language-English 

Folk Dance -Buiya 

3.Assam  ( Tea Garden )- Assam is the core of India's northeast and the main economic power of that region. It is famous for Assam tea, oil & gas (India's first oil fields were stuck there as well as Asia's first Oil Refinery in Digboi), the One-horned Rhinos of Kaziranga (the only region with the almost extinct India Rhinos), Kamakhya Temple, Highest Tiger Density of the world (), World's largest and smallest river island -  and  respectively, the oldest ampitheatre of Asia - .

Capital -Dispur

Language -Assami

Folk Dance -Bihu

4.Bihar is known for its historic sites, metal industries and fruits. India's greatest dynasties - Maurya and Gupta began from here. Its landscape is dotted with Buddhist Pilgrimages and is famous for Bodhgaya,the place where Lord Buddha gained enlightenment.

Capital- Patna 

Language -Hindi

Folk Dance -Bidesia 

5.Chattisgarh ( Rice bowl of India ) is known for heavy industries (such as Bhilai steel plant) and  - India's Niagara. 

Capital -Raipur 

Language -Hindi

Folk Dance - Panthi

6.Goa is great for its beaches, feni and laid back culture. It is known for its rave parties around New Year. 

Capital -Panaji

Language -Konkani

Folk Dance -Fugdi

7.Gujarat ( Land of Epics ) is great for its business friendliness, iconic leaders - Gandhi, Patel,  & Jinnah, big industrial infrastructure, scrappy entrepreneurs (Ambani, Tata, Premji, Palonji et al) and delicious thali. The state houses the world's only reserve for Asiatic Lions at Gir. 

Capital - Gandhinagar

Language - Gujrati

Folk Dance - Garba 

8.Haryana (Milk pail)is known for its dairy production, automobile factories & refineries. The Hindu epic of Mahabharata is mainly centered around this place. Both Indraprasta and Kurkshetra are here. 

Capital -Chandigarh

Language -Hindi

Folk Dance - Jhumer 

9.Himachal is known for its snow-clad peaks, fruits. Himachal is where British Raj relaxed. The state is famous for its snow leopards - the dying breed of Central Asian leopards. 

Capital -shimla 

Language- Hindi 

Folk Dance -Nati

10.Jharkhand( Mineral State )  - is the steel state of India with Bokaro, Jamshedpur and Ranchi. It was originally a part of Bihar, but had a certain distinct characteristics - low density, more tribals, deep forests - that afforded a separate state. The main attractions of the state are in the Chotanagpur plateau that holds two national parks. The region has plenty of forests and water falls to trek to. 

Capital - Rachi

Language - Hindi

Folk Dance - karma Munda 

11.Karnataka is best for its splendid architecture, untouched beauty of the forests, nature safaris, technology, Mysore culture (best for food). 

Capital - Bangluru formerly Banglore 

Language - Kannada

Folk Dance - Yakshgana

12.Kerala( Spice of Garden & Queen of spice ) is best for Ayurveda, anything to do with Coconuts, backwaters, great transportation and highest human development indicators and their mixed culture(Hindu, Muslim and Christian religions share their culture equally). The state is very famous for its decorated elephants and boat racing.

Capital - Thiruvananthapuram

Language - Malyalam

Folk Dance - kathakali

13.Madhya Pradesh ( Heart of India ) is best known for Khajuraho and ancient history (including Ujjain, Sanchi and Mandu)

Capital - Bhopal 

Language - Hindi

Folk Dance - Matki

14.Maharashtra is best known for its strong Hindu roots, colleges, cotton & sugarcane, financial center, industries, Bollywood, massive decorated caves in Ajantha/Ellora. It is among India's richest states. Western Ghats (recently declared as Heritage Site) during the monsoons, Konkan Region and a few Pristine Beaches.  

Capital - Mumbai

Language - Marathi 

Folk Dance - Lavani

15.Manipur( Jewel of India ) - The state is known for its famous Manipuri dance and culture. The Manipuri dance forms celebrate Krishna's divine plays. The state is home to the almost extinct Sangai deer. 

Capital -Imphal 

Language - methai

Folk Dance -Manipuri 

16.Meghalaya (the abode of clouds) - Meghalaya is known for its rain - It receives the largest amounts of rainfall in the world in Cherrapunji and Mawsyndrum. The state's animal is Clouded Leopard - an endangered species found in East Asia. 

Capital - Shillong

Language - English

Folk Dance - Nongkrem

17.Mizoram - This is a state with almost complete literacy. The state has dramatic landscapes and friendly tribals. The region also has the rare Wild Water Buffalos.

Capital - Aizwal 

Language - Miza

Folk Dance - Cheraw

18.Nagaland ( The land of festivals ,Falcon capitals of the world ) - The state is known for its warrior Naga tribals (an equivalent of Pathans in India's far west) who had help defeat the Japanese in WW-II in the critical war at Kohima. That decisive defeat changed the game in the Asian theater. The state has great tribal dance forms that are demonstrated in the annual hornbill festival. 

Capital - Kohima 

Language - English

Folk Dance - Rangma

19.Odisha ( Soul of India )  for its dance forms, temples and Mahanadi river. The state has some of the most surreal temples in India - Puri Jagannath, Konark sun temple and the Lingaraj temple. The English term - Juggernaut came from the Jagannath chariot procession that was sometimes unstoppable.

Capital - Bhubaneswar

Language - Odia

Folk Dance - Odissi

20.Punjab( The land of five river ) is known for its food production, great rivers, dhabas, gurudwaras, Bhangra dance.

Capital - chandigarh

Language - Punjabi

Folk Dance - Bhangara 

21.Rajasthan ( Land of king )is great for its palaces, tiger reserves, Jain culture, chilies, weaving and marbles. The state is also famous for its camels and sand dunes. 

Capital - Jaipur

Language - Hindi

Folk Dance - Ghumer

22.Sikkim - Sikkim is our paradise No. 2. Amazing mountains and lakes. Known for Rumtek monastry (the second biggest seat of Tibetan buddhism), Natula pass (one of the highest roads in the world and the only open land border with China), Kanjenjunga (India's tallest peak) and the cute Red Pandas (state animal of Sikkim). 

Capital - Gangtok

Language - English

Folk Dance - Sikmari

23.Tamilnadu is best for strong focus on schooling, Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam, quaint traditions, automobile factories, ease of doing business, dosas, Nilgiris tea and most importantly the temples.There are plenty of temples with UNESCO world heritage badge.

Capital - Chennai

Language - Tamil

Folk Dance - Bharatnatyam

24.Telangana India's youngest state has a hybrid of the Nizam's Islamic heritage along with a long heritage of ancient Indian kings. The Charminar in Hyderabad uniquely identifies the state.

Capital - Hyderabad

Language - Telugu

Folk Dance - lambadi

25.Tripura - Tripura is famous for its temple - Tripureshwari. The state has diverse ethnic mix of tribals and Bengalis with very sweet dance forms. The state is also famous for its leaf monkeys.

Capital - Agartala

Language - Bengali 

Folk Dance - Hojagiri

26.Uttar Pradesh ( Sugar bowl of India ) has been the heart of Indian politics for over 5 centuries. Famous for Taj Mahal, Kashi pilgrimage, leather goods, refineries etc. 

Capital - Lucknow

Language - Hindi 

Folk Dance - Raslila

27.Uttarkhand ( Devbhumi or Land of God ,Valley of flower)  is known for its white water rapids, trekking & camping, Hindu religious pilgrimages, Skiing (auli) and Corbett national park.

Capital - Dehradun .Gairsain

Language - Hindi

Folk Dance - Garhwali

28.West Bengal is known for its literary culture (that gave people like Vivekananda and Tagore), Jute cloth, trams of Calcutta, teas of Darjeeling, attraction to communists, Sunderban forests (with Royal Bengal tigers), tasty sweets (oh Rosgollah) .

Capital - Kolkata

Language - Bengali

Folk Dance - Kathi