Tourism in India by state Pradesh is important with its wealth of historical monuments and religious fervour. It is the home of Taj Mahal, and Hinduism's holiest city, Varanasi. The most populous state of the Indian Union also has a rich cultural heritage. Kathak one of the eight forms of Indian classical dance, originated from Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is known as "The Heartland of India". Cuisine of Uttar Pradesh like Awadhi cuisine, Mughlai cuisine, Kumauni cuisine are very famous in entire India and abroad. Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), is the capital of West Bengal has been nicknamed the "City of Palaces", "City of Joy", etc.
Sagra (West Bengal) Sagra (West Bengal) Sagra is a village in Bhodura Haridas gram panchayat under Diamond Harbour II CD Block in subdivision of Diamond Harbour in the district of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India. It is situated in the 3 kilometers away from the eastern bank of the Hooghly river. This is an ancient village with natural beauty and famous for paddy and vegetables cultivation. More than 1,500 people are residing in this town. Most of them are farmers and low educated. The youngsters are rapidly coming up with higher education. It is famous for Gramin mela on Shitla Puja, Mahotsab