Costumes
Food
Gujarat has always been a major centre for the Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centers at Palitana and Girnar Hills.
Fairs and Festivals
Homes
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Costumes
For costumes, several outfits are worn by the people of Gujarat as per the living in rural or urban areas. Generally, men wear trousers and shirts or t-shirts and younger women wear normal western outfits like skirts, dresses, jeans, etc. Older women usually wear saris or salwar kamiz. In rural parts, people are found to wear dhotis and kurtas or bandis. Even traditional outfits like chania choli by women and kedia dress is worn by men in rural areas or during cultural festivals
Food
Majority of the Gujaratis are Vegetarian. A traditional‘ Gujarati Thali’ consisting of dal( lentils), roti, rice and vegetables apart from
Gujarat has always been a major centre for the Jains and some of its most interesting locations are the Jain Temple centers at Palitana and Girnar Hills.
salads, farsan and sweet dish followed by chaas, forms the morning meal. Evening food consist of‘ bhakri-shak’ or khichdi kadhi. Mainly, the diet of the people of Gujarat consists of cereals, pulses, green vegetables, fruits, milk, ghee, butter-milk, etc. A variety of Cuisine sub-ordinates like pickles, chutney, papad, yoghurt, etc serve as fillings on main menu. A variety of dishes are prepared by Gujarati women who also add spice to kitchen with eateries from other regions like the South Indian food, Continental, Chinese cuisines. Some of the famous Gujarati delicacies include dhokla, fafda, khandvi, dhal dhokli, undhiyu, handvo, ganthia, dal wada, khakhra, and thepla. In Gujarati dishes, the flavors are a blend of sweet, spicy and sour tastes. Each region of the state has a distinctive flavor associated with its local food. A typical Gujarati dinner includes bhakri-shak or khichdikadhi. The Gujaratis are noted for their sweet tongue, and hence every meal is followed by a sweet dish or sometimes even jaggery
Fairs and Festivals
The fairs and festivals of Gujarat showcase the real vibrancy and colors of its diverse culture. Thousands of people flock to Gujarat to witness the extravaganza during festivals like Navratri Mahotsav, Deepawali, Rathyatra and Kite festival. There are some fairs as well that are organized in the state every year, namely- Shamlaji Melo, Bhadra Purnima Fair, and Mahadev Fair. These occasions lure visitors from all across the globe and increase the tourist footfall. The Rann Utsav is a major festival and witnesses an exquisite carnival of music, dance and natural beauty.
Homes
Gujarati urban living offer sophisticated living lifestyles. Well ventilated, furnished, glazed tiled or marbled homes and flats are found in Gujarat. Modern living with landscape gardening and fountains is the new flavor home stay in big cities of the state. Rural living is flourishing with development. However, the traditional hut dwellings and wooden houses
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