Did you know these 20 interesting facts about India?

India is incredible, the great-grandmother of tradition. With over a billion people from all kinds of religions. India is not only the second most populated country, but it has stored various mind-blowing facts and achievements.

1) The popular game Snakes and Ladders originated in India: 

Snakes and Ladders originated in Ancient India, where it was known by the name Moksha Patamu. Originally, the game was used as a part of moral instruction to the children.

2)India was the first country to mine the diamonds:

The earliest diamonds were found in India in the 4th century BC, a majority of these early stones were transported along with the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

3) Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world:

Hinduism is the world's oldest religion according to many scholars with, roots and customs dating back more than 4000 years. Today Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam.

4)India has 22 recognized languages:

India has the world's second-largest population of English speakers ( first in the United States), the numerous languages are spoken across India besides Sanskrit, the following 21 are Assamese, Bangla, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kashmiri, Kannada, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Santali, Sindhi, and Urdu.

5)Sanskrit, is the oldest language in the world:

The Sanskrit language is the mother of all languages. Every Hindu book is written in Sanskrit and is said that Sanskrit is the language of the demi-Gods.

6)A village in India with no locks and doors may be the safest:

The village of Shani Shingnapur in India is famous for not having locks and doors in the house. There has not been a criminal act for almost 400 years.

7) Indian food has spread across the world: 

From New York to London, Indian food has become one of the most widespread Cuisines in the world. Indian food is world-famous and continues to gain world popularity.

8) Indian has the highest vegetarian population:

In India, it is estimated that 15 to 30 percent of the population follows a Strict vegetarian diet. Even western food chains in India provide a vegetarian option it.

9) India is having a lot of festivals:

In India, a wide range of celebrations comes from the fact that it is having so many different cultures and different festivals. The most popular festivals in India are Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Navratri, Christmas, and many more.

10)Coke and Pepsi are used as Pesticides in some places in India: 

Farmers in the Durg, Rajnandgaon, and Dhamtari districts of Chattisgarh say they have successfully used Pepsi and Coke to protect their rice plantation against pests since it was cheaper than traditional pesticides and seemed to work just as well.

11)India has the lowest divorce rate in the world: 

In India, the divorce rate is less than 1%, out of 1000 marriages, 13 results in divorce. This is the lowest in the world and the fact that arranged marriages still occur in India.

12)The origin of Yoga and Ayurveda:

The holiest city in India, Varanasi is also known as the birthplace of Ayurveda and Yoga. Yoga and Ayurveda which is famous worldwide is originated in India.

13)Tea is the national drink of India: 

In India, "chai" is the Hindi word for Tea. India is one of the largest producers of tea in the world, especially from the regions of Assam, Nilgiri, and Darjeeling.

14)The Amritsar Golden temple serves free meals every day:

The Golden temple is also known as "Harmandir Sahib" situated in Punjab, India. Everyone who visits the golden temple gets free meals and it is said that on a normal day more than 50,000 to 60,000 people eat langar at the golden temple and during any occasion the number may spike up to 100000 per day. In 2017, the Golden Temple in Amritsar has been awarded the most visited place in the world by the World Book of Records (WBR).

15)India is the largest producer of spices:

India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices, which are shipped across continents to restaurants and kitchens worldwide.

16)India has the tallest statue in the world:

The statue is located in the state of Gujarat, India. Its name is "Statue of Unity" and it is currently the tallest statue in the world, which is a tribute to the Independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 

17)Bisleri Started Packed drinking water in India: 

Bisleri was originally an Italian company created by Felice Bisleri, who brought the idea of selling bottled water in India. Bisleri was introduced in 1965 in Mumbai.

18)There's a floating post office in India:

India has the largest network of postal service in the world and also a floating post office Located in Dal Lake, Srinagar. Srinagar is one of the beautiful places in India.         

19)Gandhi is one of India's famous icons: 

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was known to his many followers as mahatma. He was commonly referred to as Bapu, which means father.

20)India was the first country to refine and consume Sugar:

India is the first place where sugar was extracted, refined, and used for cooking and then it quickly spread across the world.

We hope you like some of the interesting facts about India. These were some heard and unheard facts about India, which makes us proud of it.