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Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most famous leaders not only in India,
but around the world. He fought for India's independence against the British
and finally won. He is remembered today for this accomplishment. Indra
Gandhi, another famous leader and the daughter of Nehru, was the prime
minister of India for a long time.
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Temples are where most Indians go to pray. This is one of the most
famous and biggest temples in India. It is called Tirupathi. This temple
is made completely of gold and the only way you can get to it is by crossing
7 hills. The temple is on top of the seventh hill!
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Hyderabad is a very famous city in India. In Hyderabad there is
a place called Charminar. In Charminar, there is a beautiful fortress palace
which is seen to the right. Charminar is filled with color and shiny/sparkly
things. Hyderabad is known for many other things. One is it's Tankmund
Lake which has a Buddha statue in the middle and another is it's museums.
Pearls are very popular in Hyderabad and are a major selling point.
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The Taj mahal is one of the wonders of the world. It was built
by Shah Jahan who was a king of Agra. He built it in memory of his wife
when she died because he loved her so much.
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The Himalayas are another major feature in India. They are the
world's largest mountains. The tops are ice capped because they are so
high up into the sky. They are seen perfectly in Nepal, India. Usually
they are surrounded with fog.
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Sweets and desserts such as the one shown to the left are the most
delicious. The North is mostly wheat products while the south is rice and
curries. Certain foods are made for certain occasions. Some festivals include
Diwali (The start of the Hindu New Year,) Shivratri (A celebration for
the God Shiva,) and Ganesh Chaturthi (Worship day for God Ganesh.)
For great recipes of indian food vegetarian food, go to www.cooknsee.com
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