Happy Haryana Day | हरियाणा दिवस

Haryana Day हरियाणा दिवस is celebrated on Friday, 1st November 2024. The day is celebrated by people of Haryana to commemorate the formation of the state of Haryana which happened in the year 1966.

Haryana emerged as a separate State in the federal galaxy of the Indian Republic on November 1,1966. With just 1.37% of the total geographical area and less than 2% of India’s population, Haryana has carved a place of distinction for itself during the past three decades.

Interesting Facts & Figures

The Bhagwan of Haryana
The name Haryana itself means “The Abode of God” from Hari (the Hindu God Vishnu) and ayana (home).

Festivals of Haryana
These festivals include Teej, Guga Navmi, Gita Jayanti, Kaartik Cultural Festival and a unique celebration known as Sohna Car Rally. The most famous festival of all times is Teej. It is usually celebrated on the third day of ‘Shrawana’ month.

State Tree of Haryana
Pipal tree (Ficus religiosa), a native tree of India, has been declared state tree of Haryana.

State Fruit of Haryana
The state fruit of Haryana is mango, which is also known as “king of fruits.” Mango is a widely consumed fruit in the state. Mangoes are found all over Haryana in abundance. Mango has played a very important role in the history and culture of Haryana.

State Flower of Haryana – Lotus
The beautiful flowers float and have many petals overlapping in a symmetrical pattern. Lotuses, prized for their serene beauty, are delightful to behold as their blossoms open on the surface of a pond.

Haryana’s varied flora is a testament to the state’s rich biodiversity. Its forests are dominated by indigenous trees like teak, sal, shisham, hurra, mahua, amla, semul, kusum, and sandalwood. Additionally, the state has introduced species like Madagascar periwinkle and Chinese hibiscus.

State Bird of Haryana

Black Partridge | black francolin

The black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes. It was formerly known as the black partridge. It is the state bird of Haryana state, India (locally known as kaala teetar, काला तीतर).

State Animal of Haryana

The blackbuck, or Indian antelope (Antilope cervicapra), is an antelope found only in India and Nepal and is the official state animal of Haryana. Blackbucks are antelopes that live in grassy plains and open forests, and they are famous for their lightning-fast reflexes and acrobatic jumping ability.

Popular Games of Haryana
Traditional outdoor games popular in Haryana include Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Wrestling, Gilli-Danda, and Hockey, each deeply rooted in the state’s cultural and sporting heritage.

Richest District of Haryana
The latest available district level data reveals that among the 20 districts, three richest districts were Gurgoan (Rs. 155855), Panipat (Rs. 50230) and Faridabad (Rs. 45555).

Golden City of Haryana
Sonipat, has ancient significance as it is believed that it was founded as Swarnaprastha (meaning Swarna=Gold; Prastha=Place “Golden City”) by five Pandava brothers during the time of Mahabharata.

Some of the famous dishes from the Cuisine of Haryana are :
Kachri Ki Sabzi. Singri Ki Sabzi. Hara Dhania Cholia. Methi Gajjar.

Smallest City of Haryana
Faridabad is the smallest city. Sirsa is the largest district in Haryana in terms of area, while Faridabad is the smallest.

Biggest Village in Haryana
Dighal is a village in Beri tehsil in Jhajjar district of Haryana state in north India. It falls under the Rohtak Division. It is the largest village in terms of population in a single panchayat in Haryana.

The first CM of Haryana?
Bhagwat Dayal Sharma (26 January 1918 – 22 February 1993), popularly known as Panditji, was the first Chief Minister of the Indian state of Haryana and later Governor of Odisha and Madhya Pradesh from 30 April 1980 to 14 May 1984.

Famous Art of Haryana
Art and craft of Haryana mainly covers the range of pottery, embroidery and weaving. Colourful Phulkari dupatta of Haryana is famous in India and abroad. Art and craft of Haryana also include sculpture and murals both of Persian and Mughal style.