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In India
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Daman & Diu |
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¤ Where to Stay in Daman & Diu... |
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Daman. |
| Area : |
0.1 ('000) sq km |
| Capital : |
Daman . |
| Population : |
102,000 |
| Main Language : |
Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, English |
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¤ Introduction |
The union territories of Daman and Diu lie on the edge of the southern
borders of Gujarat, in western India. Daman is an underdeveloped town with a
tropical flavor, and its beaches are very welcoming. Daman and Diu are known
for their beaches and exotic liquors. The clean and picturesque beached of
Daman and Diu are very inviting to all the tourists. The word 'Diu' is
derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dweep'. During the period from the 14th to
16th century Diu was one of the best Sea Ports and a Naval base.
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¤ History |
Both Daman and Diu islands are associated with the Portuguese attempts of
colonization and one can see its evidence in the rich architecture. Diu was
a sea-port and naval base of considerable strategic importance from the
14th-16th centuries. Diu was under the sway of Chanda and Vaghela dynasties
till the 14th Century. These foreign invaders seized Daman in 1531 and
formally took it over by 1559 from the last Gujarati king. Portuguese take
over Diu in 1535 taking advantage of the internal conflict of the king and
the Mughal emperor, Humayun. Portuguese took over the full control of the
island in 1539, after the peace treaty. Daman ana Diu came under Indian rule
by late as 1961.
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¤ Festival |
The festivals which are celebrated in Daman and Diu are i.e.
Nariyal Purnima :-
The Nariyal Purnima festival marks the beginning of the fishing season.
Nariyal Poornima is a day of joy, feasting and revelry Hundreds of tourists
come to Daman to witness a variety of colorful water sports and to attend
the cultural programmes.
Christmas :-
On Christmas, each house, irrespective of status, displays a star and the
occasion is marked by cooking, dancing and crib competitions. The season is
one of goodwill and fellowship. The administration of Daman celebrates
Christmas as part of its tourism promotion programme and people from far and
wide come to witness the fascinating Portuguese dance and to taste the well
known Christmas cookies of Daman.
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¤ Best Season |
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The best season to visit Daman and Diu is from October to May. |
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