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Patna

Patna is the largest city and capital of Bihar. Situated on the southern banks of the river Ganges , Patna is developing as a major business hub in India. This is also regarded as the suitable place for starting a business after the national capital Delhi. Patna airport was ranked first amongst 46 other airports in India in handling the domestic passengers and managing the domestic aircraft movement.

Taking Undue Advantage of your Stay in Diu

Diu , an island that was a Portuguese colony for almost 400 years is surrounded by Gujarat in the North and bound by the Arabian Sea on the remaining sides. Linked via a bridge to the mainland , this union territory of India is known for its Portuguese architecture , vibrant fishing industry and its sunny and sandy beaches besides many a religious place to visit that offer a refreshing break. Diu is easily connected to many parts of the country by air , road and rail. When travelling from Patna , check for the Patna Diu flight booking offers in advance using Paytm.

Places to Visit

Fort Diu - Built in 1535 by the Portuguese , it provides a spectacular view of the Arabian sea and is always a landmark to see on any tourist’s list

Nagoa Beach – Just 8 km from the bus-stand , this beach , surrounded by palm trees is a popular picnic spot to enjoy with families and has a lot of water-sports for the adventure enthusiasts

Gangeshwar Temple – Located 3 km from the city , this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and visiting it will help you unravel the beauty of nature as its structures lie amidst the lashing sea waves

Sea Shell Museum – Houses some of the unique and pretty sea shells from around the world

Diu Museum – Built in 1598 , earlier a Church , this museum now , houses numerous stone inscriptions of ancient rulers , fountains , antique statues and idols that represent the rich heritage of Diu. This museum also has 400 year-old wooden and marble statues of St. Thomas and St. Benedict

St. Pauls Church - The interior of the church has exquisitely decorated and intricately designed woodwork that is considered one of the most deatiled in any Portuguese church in India

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Culture and Heritage of Diu

The traditions of the residents and customs of the local people are very similar to people in the adjoining state of Gujarat , due to its geographical proximity. Majority of the population are Hindus. Gujarati and Hindi are widely spoken. Being a part of a Portuguese colony , it has also adopted multi-faceted and socio-cultural blends with a European touch that is very indicative of its culture and heritage. Religious and local folk festivals are celebrated with great joy and pomp.

Diverse cultural festivals are celebrated depicting the various cultural influences of Diu

• Festa Diu – It is Asia’s longest beach festival that goes on for three months
• Garba and Navratri Festival – This is a popular folk dance that goes on for nine days. Garba is a dance that groups take in a circle with graceful steps and Dandiya is a form of dance with sticks
• Folk Dance Festival – It is an important celebration where traditional Portuguese and Indian folk dances are performed
• Nariyal Purnima: Another significant festival celebrated in Diu that coincides with the end of the monsoons and the beginning of the fishing season

Most of the outfits of the locals in Diu are influenced by it’s neighbouring state , Gujarat. The ladies wear salwar kameez , saris or ghagras during festivals whilst the men wear shirts , trousers with the elderly generation wearing mostly , dhoti-kurtas.

With English being the official language , Gujarati and Hindi are widely spoken languages with Portuguese also spoken by a rare group of people.

Dance and music form a very fundamental part of the culture of Diu. The Garba and Navratri dance forms are very intrinsic to the Diu ethnicity along with a huge influence of Portuguese dance , music and culture that follows a unique style and tradition

Most crafts originating out of Diu are exquisite which are in huge demand in India and abroad. The territory of Diu is renowned for its mat-weaving that are embellished with beautiful folk and traditional patterns. Other than these , tortoise shell crafts and ivory carving are very popular

The tasty cuisines of the land

The local Diu cuisines have traditional Gujarati and a sprinkling of Portuguese cuisine influences. While rice , wheat , jowar and bajra form the basic ingredients of the traditional dishes , there are plenty of Portuguese dishes of pasta and squid fish in demand. If you have a sweet-tooth then you must try the local jalebis , gajar-ka-halwa and moong-dal-halwa.

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Transportation in Diu

The closest broad-gauge railway station is 90 kms from Diu , however autos are readily available and one can rent cars from the center of town or the bus stand. There are mini-buses too plying across the territory which are more affordable

The airport is 7 kms from the heart of Diu and has a single domestic terminal. Pre-paid taxis are available from the airport as well as rickshaws and buses to take you into town.

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