Dadra And Nagar Haveli At Glance

Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a district in western India that is part of the union territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. It is made up of two geographical entities: the larger enclave of Dadra, which is flanked by Gujarat, and Nagar Haveli, which is squeezed between Maharashtra and Gujarat states 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) to the north-west. The administrative capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is in Silvassa.

Climate:

The climate is typical of the region. It has marine climate characteristics due to its proximity to the coast. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching as high as 39 degrees in May. The monsoon season begins in June and lasts through September, and it is extremely humid. The rain is carried by the monsoon winds from the southwest. It is known as the Cherrapunji of western India, with annual rainfall ranging between 200 and 250 cm. Winters are mild, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 30 degrees.

Mountain and Forest

From north to south, the state is dotted with hill ranges that run erratically across the country, dividing it into western and eastern or coastal Andhra. Andhra’s life and history are inextricably linked to these hills. The basins of three major rivers, the Godavari, Krishna, and Pennar, and their tributaries, cover over 75% of the state’s land.

Silvassa: Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli 

Silvassa is the capital of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli district in western India and the municipality of Silvassa. It was once part of the Portuguese provinces of Goa and Daman, and it is now the largest city in the states of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, as well as Daman and Diu. Many multinational corporations have set up manufacturing operations there. The city boasts a big number of factories that generate significant government money, allowing the city to keep taxes low. In the Government of India’s flagship Smart Cities Mission, the city was picked as one of the hundred Indian cities.

The most widely spoken languages are Gujarati and Hindi. Gujarati and its dialects are commonly spoken in the city because it is located in the northern section of Nagar Haveli, as opposed to the southern half of the state, where Marathi, Konkani, and its dialects predominate. As a cosmopolitan city, Silvassa is home to people from all over India, and as a result, every Indian language is spoken here, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Odia, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada, and Marwadi. Silvassa, a former Portuguese colony, has a sizable Roman Catholic population. National Highway 848A connects Silvassa to Maharashtra and Gujarat. Silvassa’s road system is well-maintained.

Art Integrated Project on Dadra and Nagar Haveli 

• Painting In Varli/Warli

Warli painting is a type of tribal art done mostly by tribal people from India’s North Sahyadri Range. Cities in the Palghar district include Dahanu, Talasari, Jawhar, VARLI/ WARLI PAINTINGPalghar, Mokhada, and Vikramgad. This tribal art started in Maharashtra and is still practised in adjacent locations such as Silvassa. Warli painting has a simplistic graphic vocabulary that is matched by a crude technique.

A straight line is uncommon in Warli paintings. In their works, the artists have recently begun to use straight lines. Even males are painting these days, and they are frequently done on paper, integrating traditional decorative Warli themes with modern items such as bicycles, etc. Warli paintings on paper have grown in popularity and are now marketed throughout India. Small paintings are still done on cloth and paper nowadays, but they appear best on the walls or as large murals that depict the Warlis’ vast and magical world. Tradition has not been abandoned by the Warlis, but new ideas have been allowed to infiltrate, allowing them to meet new commercial problems

• Dance And Music

Folklore and traditional dances are the tribal people’s primary forms of amusement. Folk dances are an important aspect of these people’s lives. On significant events like childbirth, weddings, festivals, and important rituals, people from diverse tribes dress up in colourful apparel and dance to the tunes of various folk songs and musical instruments.

Tarpa Dance, Bhawada Dance, Dhol Dance, Tur and Thali Dance are among the several varieties of folk and tribal dances performed in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Historical Monuments in Dadra and Nagar Haveli 

• The Church Of Our Lady Of Piety

The Church of Our Lady of Piety, is located, across from the Tribal Museum, and is one of the area’s oldest churches. The church, which was built by the Portuguese in the late 1800s, is known for its imposing Gothic architecture and bears a striking resemblance to Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia, which was designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudi. The building’s grey exteriors are made of stone and serve as a reminder of Dadra and Nagar Haveli’s rich colonial past. The church’s Main Altar is very gorgeous, and the oak pews are equally wonderful

• Museum of Tribal Culture

The Tribal Cultural Museum, which has a remarkable collection of tribal objects, is a great venue to see tribal culture and living. Hunting tools, traditional jewellery, and musical instruments are among the tribals’ possessions. You can also buy tribal souvenirs to send home to your friends and family

• Swaminarayan Temple

Swaminarayan Temple, located on the banks of the Daman Ganga River, is a wonderful example of architectural grandeur. Regardless of your faith, if you have a great eye for building, an image of the temple will pique your curiosity in planning a trip to the place. You’ll be astounded to see that no part of the structure is devoid of sculptures. Visitors are mesmerised by the expansive garden and majestic structure

• Om Temple

Om Nikhileshwar Mahadev Mandir is a prominent Shiva temple located at Kudacha-village, Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli. Shree Nikhil Trimurti Pranav Charitable Trust began construction of the OM-shaped temple on April 21, 2004. The temple has a total of 126 deities, in addition to Lord Shiva. Om Nikhileshwar Mahadev Mandir has 40,000 square feet in size. The temple’s construction began on April 21, 2004. There are approximately 400 pillars in the temple. Because it is a Mahadev Temple, no steel has been used in its construction. Om Nikhileshwar Mahadev Mandir was inspired by Siddhashram, a very ancient and holy Ashram located north of Kailash & Mansarovar, according to tradition

Conclusion

By altering the First Schedule to the Constitution, the Tenth Amendment of the Indian Constitution, officially known as The Constitution (Tenth Amendment) Act, 1961, established Dadra and Nagar Haveli as India’s seven Union territory. It also added the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli under clause (1) of Article 240 of the Constitution, allowing the President to “establish regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of the territory.” On August 11, 1961, the 10th Amendment went into force retroactively.