Andaman &

Nicobar island
lakshadweep island
- Anushka Manjhi -
 1. Introduction
2. Food

Contents 3. Festival
4. Traditional Dress
5. Dance
6. Religion
 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of
India. It consists of 836 islands grouped into two island
groups, the northern Andaman Islands and the southern

Introduction
Nicobar Islands, separated by a 150 km (93 mi) wide
channel of which only 31 are inhabited. Port Blair is the
capital and largest city of the territory, located about
Andaman & Nicobar island 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai and 1,255 km (780 mi)
from Kolkata in mainland India. The islands are
sandwiched between the Bay of Bengal to the west and
the Andaman Sea to the east with the northern-most
point located 901 km (560 mi) from the mouth of
Hooghly river. Indira Point at 6°45’10″N and 93°49’36″E
at the southern tip of Great Nicobar, is the
southernmost point of India.
 Lakshadweep (Malayalam: [lɐkʂɐd̪ βʷiːbɨ̆ ]) is a union territory of India. It is an
archipelago of 36 islands[b] divided into three island subgroups: the
Laccadive Islands in the middle with the Amindivi Islands in the north
separated roughly by the 11th parallel north and the atoll of Minicoy to the
south separated by the Nine Degree Channel along the 9th parallel north. The
islands are sandwiched between the Arabian Sea to the west and the

Introduction
Laccadive Sea to the east with the islands located about 220–440 km (140–
270 mi) off the Malabar Coast of mainland India.
The islands occupy a total land area of approximately 32.62 km2 (12.59 sq mi)
with a population of 64,473 as per the 2011 census in the 10 inhabited
Lakshadweep island
islands. The islands have a 132 km (82 mi) long coastline with a lagoon area of
4,200 km2 (1,600 sq mi), territorial waters of 20,000 km2 (7,700 sq mi) and an
exclusive economic zone of 400,000 km2 (150,000 sq mi). The islands are
the northernmost of the Lakshadweep–Maldives–Chagos group of islands,
which are the tops of a vast undersea mountain range, the Chagos-
Lakshadweep Ridge.The entire union territory is administered as a single
district with Kavaratti as the capital.
 Foods
Andaman & Nicobar island
Fish Curry is a very nice dish from
Andaman. This place being really
near the sea, one can obtain a lot of
options for fish from right here. It
has a very nice and hot taste.
Seafood lovers need to definitely be
attempting this recipe when in
Andaman. Lots of vacationers like to
a taste this fish curry.
 Foods
Lakshadweep island

Fish and other seafood are

staple ingredients in
Lakshadweep cuisine. Fish curry
and other seafood curries,
often prepared with coconut
milk, are popular dishes.
festival
Andamana & Nicobar island
Kali Puja is also the time for magic
shows, theater, and fireworks. Recent
custom has incorporated wine
consumption. At Naihati, the goddess
Kali is worshipped as Boro Maa,
otherwise known as Boro Kali. Her idol,
which is an astounding height of 21 feet,
is worshipped with pomp on the night of
Diwali.
Festival
Lakshadweep island The Urs festival is celebrated in honor of the Sufi saints. It
involves prayers, music, and rituals at the shrines of revered
saints.
While these festivals are celebrated across the islands, the
specific traditions and customs may vary from island to
island within the Lakshadweep archipelago. Additionally, the
people of Lakshadweep often participate in national
festivals of India, such as Diwali, Holi, and Independence
Day.
It's essential to note that the cultural and religious fabric of
Lakshadweep is predominantly influenced by Islam, given
the Muslim-majority population. The festivals reflect the
rich cultural diversity and traditions of the people living in
these picturesque islands.
Traditional dress
Andaman & Nicobar island

The traditional dress of the Nicobarese tribe is

colorful and vibrant. Men wear a loincloth and a
sleeveless shirt made of cloth, and women wear
a long, wrap-around skirt called a "sarong" and
a blouse made of cloth. A traditional dress
commonly worn by Nicobarese women is called
a "papoi", which is a wrap-around skirt made
from woven materials and is adorned with
intricate designs
Traditional dress
Lakshadweep island

The traditional dress of the people in

Lakshadweep is influenced by the local
culture and the predominantly Muslim
population. The traditional attire is
modest and well-suited to the tropical
climate of the islands. Here are some
elements of the traditional dress in
Lakshadweep
 Dance
Andaman & Nicobar island

The Nicobarese dance of Andaman and

Nicobar Islands is a mesmerizing tribal
dance. It is mainly performed during the
Ossuary Feast or the Pig Festival in or near
the houses in the island of Car Nicobar.
This dance is devoted to the deceased
head of the family
Dance
Lakshadweep island
Lakshadweep has a rich cultural
heritage, and traditional dance
forms are an integral part of the
local cultural expression. The
traditional dances of
Lakshadweep are often
influenced by the predominantly
Muslim population and reflect
the unique cultural identity of
the islands. One of the most
notable traditional dance forms
in Lakshadweep is the "Lava
Dance" or "Lavani."
 Religion
Andaman & Nicobar island
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have
many religions, including Hinduism,
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, and
Jainism.

Hinduism is the primary religion, with more

than two-thirds of the population
identifying as Hindu.

Christianity is practiced by about one-

fifth of the population, while Islam is
practiced by less than one-tenth. Many
Nicobarese are Christian, but some
communities practice local religions or
have adopted Hinduism..
Religion
Lakshadweep island

Lakshadweep has a predominantly Muslim

population, and Islam is the major religion
practiced in the region. While other religions
may be present to a lesser extent, the
overwhelming majority of the population in
Lakshadweep follows Islam. Specific details
about the presence of other religions in
Lakshadweep might not be as prominent due to
the Muslim-majority demographic. For more
detailed and up-to-date information on the
religious composition of Lakshadweep, it is
recommended to consult official reports and
publications from the Census of India or other
relevant government sources.
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