About Indore City

1. By: .com ABOUT INDORE CITY MP MADHYA PRADESH © presentationgo.com

2. By: .com • Indore, also spelled Indur, city, western Madhya Pradesh state, central India. It is located in an upland area on the Saraswati and Khan rivers, which are tributaries of the Shipra River. • Indore was founded in 1715 as a trade market on the Narmada River valley route by local landowners, who erected Indreshwar Temple (1741), from which the name Indore is derived. • Indore is the most-populous city in the state. It is the chief collecting and distributing centre for western Madhya Pradesh as well as a commercial and industrial centre. 2 © presentationgo.com

3. By: .com • The gates of Lalbagh Palace, Indore, are replica of the gates of Buckingham Palace, London. They were casted in England and then shipped to Indore. • Indore has a huge concrete Cricket Bat statue with names of the players of the Indian team which won the 1971 series against Gary Sobers' West Indies team. There many not be many of its kind in the world ! • Rajwada at Indore is the only 7 storeyed entrance of a Palace. • 40 feet high Idol at Bada Ganapati is the largest Ganesh Idol in the world. • CAT ,The Center for Advanced Technology is India's main Research center on Laser Technology. 3 © presentationgo.com

4. By: .com • The cultural heritage of Indore includes magnificent remains of its glorious past, soulful religious places and beautiful surroundings. • Indore culture is a unique blend of various cultures from across the country and makes it a perfect destination to be explored. You will be enthralled to see the royalty and the simplicity of the city. • It is known for its food and festivals and welcomes the visitors with warmth. So come, explore the splendid city and lose yourself in its magical charm. 4 © presentationgo.com

5. By: .com • All National Festivals , Holi, Nag-Panchmi, Rakhi , Rang Panchmi , Ahilya Utsav , Annat Chaudas , Ganesh Utsav , Garba (Navratri Utsav) , Dussehara, Diwali , New Year's Eve. • The mixed culture can be invariably seen in the typical food habits ranging from South Indian 'Idli-Dosa' , 'Vada-Sambhar' to 'Dal-Bafla' typical Malwa Food. • Indore is known for its wide variety of "Namkeens'' , gujrati & chineese food restaurants , bengali sweets. 5 © presentationgo.com

6. By: .com • The climate here is tropical. The summers are much rainier than the winters in Indore. This climate is considered to be Aw according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. • In Indore, the average annual temperature is 24.6 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is 983 mm. • The driest month is February, with 1 mm of rain. The greatest amount of precipitation occurs in July, with an average of 304 mm. • May is the warmest month of the year. The temperature in May averages 32.5 °C. The lowest average temperatures in the year occur in January, when it is around 18.2 °C. 6 © presentationgo.com

7. By: .com • Besides such traditional economic activities, Indore is gaining pace as a Tire II city of India. A testing ground for many companies, Indore economy also witnesses a very strong corporate presence. • With the boom in the sector of Information Technology, a number of new small and big IT industries have come up in the city which are offering a numerous jobs. • A separate electronic complex has been created in Indore which exemplifies the importance of IT in Indore economy. This complex houses offices of some of the top IT companies of India. 7 © presentationgo.com

8. By: .com • Resided by the rulers of the Holkar dynasty, the Lal Bagh Palace is class and grandeur personified. • The palace is spread on a sprawling area of 28 acres and reflects the taste of the rulers of the Holkar dynasty. • The palace that once was a witness to the grandeur of the Holkar dynasty, it is situated on the banks of River Khan, 3.2 km. away from the main city. • The construction had begun during the time of Tukoji Rao Holkar in 1886, and completed 35 years later, by his successor Tukoji Rao Holkar in 1921. 8 © presentationgo.com

9. By: .com • Rajwada is a magnificent and historical palace that is located in the city of Indore and was constructed by the Holkars more than 200 years ago. • It is a seven-storied structure located near the Chhatris and serves as an excellent example of royal grandeur and architectural skills. • Located near the famous Kajuri Market in Indore, Rajwada stands out from the surroundings. • However, there are two parts to this architectural landmark - The newer one lies in the northern part of the city while the older one, lies in the old town place. 9 © presentationgo.com

10. By: .com • Plummeting from a height of 300 meters, the Patalpani Waterfall is the most scenic photo stop in Indore. • These roaring falls are enveloped by refreshing mist and dense verdure making them the favourite getaway picnic spot. • The monsoons swell the falls and may make it risky for close encounters causing accidents. It is best to maintain cautious distance from the waterfall during the rains. 10 © presentationgo.com

11. By: .com • The Kamala Nehru Park, popularly known as Chidiya Ghar, is a zoological park on the outskirts of Indore that is home to exotic carnivores, awe- striking amphibians and vividly colourful avifauna. • New addition to the family is a white tigress and her three cubs! You can enjoy buggy rides, pony rides, elephant rides and camel rides here too. 11 © presentationgo.com

12. By: .com • Bada Ganpati was built during the reign of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar in 1875. This temple is located at the western end of M G Road in Indore. • The statue of Lord Ganesha housed in this temple is 25 ft in height, which makes it one of the largest statues of Lord Ganesha in the world. • The construction material used in carving the deity of Lord Ganesha comprised limestone, jaggery, bricks, soil and water. • Soil used for construction of this idol was brought from Varanasi and Mathura. The frame of the deity was made of metals such as gold, silver and other metals. 12 © presentationgo.com

13. By: .com • Kanch Mandir is a temple, which was made up of glass and mirrors. As the temple was built by built by Sir Hukamchand Seth in the early 20th century, this temple is often called as Seth Hukamchand Temple. • This beautiful temple is a sacred place among people of Jain religious community, as the idol of Lord Mahavira, who was the founder of Jainism, is the presiding deity in the temple. • Made from black onyx, the idol of Lord Mahavira is adorned with colourful glass beads. The temple is entirely made of glass including the walls, ceiling, floor, pillars and doors. • Along with mirrors, patterned ceramic tiles are also used for decorating the temple. 13 © presentationgo.com

14. By: .com • Indore is the most populous city in the Madhya Pradesh. Indore is also the largest metropolitan city in Central India. • According to the 2011 census of India, the population of Indore city (the area under the municipal corporation and outgrowths) is 1,994,397. • To find out the actual population of Indore in the year 2019, the population figures of the last 5 years has to be taken into account. They are as follows: https://indiapopulation2019.com/population-of- indore-2019.html 14 © presentationgo.com