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Hyderabad is the capital of Andhra Pradesh.It is famous as the former seat of the fabulously wealthy nizams of Hyderabad.
Hyderabad ia an important center of Islamic culture.
Hyderabad is fairly warm throughout the year and does not receive much rainfall in the monsoon. Temperatures do, however, marginally come down in winter. December nights are cool.
Though the climate is suitable for visiting anytime of the year, the best season is between October-February. June to November are monsoon months. These months are loaded with rains and are accompanied by lovely weather. The temperature during summers is 39 degrees during summers and in winters it may fall to 4 degrees.
Hyderabad has now changing lifestyle and landscape with changing time. Opel Astras and Maruti Zens have shoved aside clip-clopping horse-drawn carriages. Elegantly tiled houses, giant archways and many-windowed homes no longer dot the skyline. Flyovers criss-cross busy intersections. The laid-back metropolis is now a science city.
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Established by the 5th Sultan of Golconda, Muhamad Quli Qutab Shah in 1593, Hyderabad developed as one of the main centers of Islamic culture.
The splendor of this city matched the elegance of the Mughal cities be it Delhi, Agra or Fatehpur Sikri in the north. A key player in the politics of Deccan, its many massive invincible forts are witness to its days of glory.
The rulers of Hyderabad, fascinated with architecture as they were, built many memorable monuments which include the world-famous Charminar.
Home to one of the wealthiest royal houses of the world, the turn of the century saw Hyderabad firmly ruled by the Asaf Jahi kings, better known as the legendary Nizams of Hyderabad. Golconda thus came to be ruled by the Qutabsahis; it was from the Golconda Fort that the world-famous Kohinoor diamond was discovered.
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Festivals :
During any festive season, the whole city of Hyderabad brightens up and there is lot of excitement in the air.
If you drop in during any of the festival time, watching or taking part in the festivities, can be an interesting experience. Apart from major Indian festivals like the Holi and Diwali which are celebrated with traditional fervour and joy, there are a few festivals which are celebrated in special Hyderabadi style.
Hyderabad is an important center of Islamic culture and also nurtures a rich cultural heritage which encloses within itself an amalgam of various religious and cultural communities. This reflects in the great number, variety of its fairs and festivals. While many of these are common with the rest of the country, some are celebrated with a distinct touch unique to the city.
Til Sankranti : In January Til Sankaranti marks the entry of the sun into the northern hemisphere. The day, held auspicious by Hindus, is marked by worship of the Sun God and people to kite flying. Houses are decorated with rangolis. Also known as the harvest festival.
Ugadi : Ugadi (Mar/Apr) is the Telugu New Year. On this day, houses are cleaned, painted and a toran' of mango leaves is strung in front of each house.
Muharram :
Muharram (June-July), the day of martyrdom of the grandsons of Prophet Mohammad, is celebrated with piety. Traditionally, the Muharram period lasts over a month and is observed by Muslims and Hindus with temperance. On the 8th and 10th days of Muharram, people of all religions pay respect at Chote Hazrat ki Dargah, inside Devan Devadi, in Hyderabad.
Bathkamma :
Bathkamma (Oct/Nov) is special to the Telangana region. In the month long festival, Goddess Bathkamma's idol is worshipped and taken to rivers and lakes and floated in the evening. |
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STD/ISD Codes
If dialing from India to Hyderabad --- 040 (number)
If dialing from outside India to Hyderabad ---- ++ 91-40 (number) |
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