| Bhopal is a city situated in Central India. It is Madhya | | | | seasonings. The most common of the these are |
| Pradesh's capital. It is also Bhopal Division and Bhopal | | | | kattha, chuna and supari. The Bhopalis treat their paan |
| District's administrative headquarters. It is Madhya | | | | preparation as a form Art and Science perfected |
| Pradesh's second largest city, following Indore. It is also | | | | along their streets. In fact, this tradition is passed down |
| known as the City of Lakes due to numerous natural | | | | from generation to generation. |
| and manmade lakes that thrive in this city. | | | | The main cultural center is Bharat Bhavan. It is also the |
| Much of the popularity of Bhopal is linked to the | | | | most important, especially with its open-air |
| disaster that happened last December 3, 1984 when | | | | amphitheater, art gallery and a tribal museum. Aside |
| the Union Carbide plant, now part of the Dow | | | | from this, you will also find the Shiva temple that holds |
| Chemical Company, leaked methyl isocyanate gas. | | | | religious value. For other monuments and temples, you |
| This is a poisonous gas that killed thousands of people | | | | can find this in the city of Sanchi 50 kilometers away. |
| in Bhopal as well as its neighboring areas. Even after 2 | | | | There are other noteworthy celebrations too. The |
| decades, there are still people who suffer from its | | | | Diwali is celebrated with much importance like Eid. |
| effects. The operator at that time is the Union Carbide | | | | During this celebration, sweets and gifts are |
| India Limited, a separate Indian subsidiary. Bhopal | | | | exchanged; plus, donations are given to the poor. They |
| became the center of campaigns and protests since | | | | also perform the Puja of Lakshmi, the wealth goddess. |
| this incident. | | | | Late at night, firecrackers burst in the open by the old |
| However, the city is truly abundant with beautiful | | | | and the young. |
| attractions that completely overshadow the past | | | | Eid is another special celebration in the city. This is |
| issues. It takes pride in its unique culture, traditions and | | | | when all Hindus visit their Muslim friends, greeting them |
| lifestyle. | | | | and treating them with delicacies. The specialty is |
| Bhopal Culture | | | | sweet sewai. |
| Bhopal is known for many things. The city is noted for | | | | There is also the Durga Puja and Ganesh Puja. During |
| its zarda, parda and garda aur namarda. Zarda is a | | | | this celebration, the Durga and Ganesh idols are |
| type of tobacco product famous with the Bhopalis. | | | | established in Jhankis. The people then offer prayers |
| Parda is a type of curtain used for veiling women of | | | | for their deities. |
| the house against outsiders. Garda is actually loose dirt | | | | Bhopal is truly a nice place to visit. It boasts not only of |
| utilized for blowing around, particularly duing the | | | | its temples and tourist attractions; it also has a various |
| summer. Namarda, on the other hand, means eunuch. | | | | celebrations and cultural aspects. Although it |
| This can be found in Mangalwara, Itwara and | | | | experienced a major blow during the time of the gas |
| Budhwara among others wherein they collect | | | | leakage, it continuously tries to redeem itself. It has |
| donations or chanda, meant for their big festivals like | | | | more shopping malls, boutiques and dining options now |
| Eid, Holi and Diwali. | | | | unlike before. More schools are also being put up. It has |
| Bhopal is also noted for the Paan eating. It is a type of | | | | definitely progressed and gone a long way. |
| preparation from betel leaf with a variety of | | | | |