Haryana Day

Origin, History, and Significance of Haryana Day

 

Haryana Day is celebrated on 1 November every year all over the state of Haryana. The state of Haryana was carved out of Punjab and formally declared a separate state on 1 November 1966. This was based on some agreed criteria about regions having people with similar cultures and languages getting their respective states. The creation was based on the report of a parliamentary committee, and the areas to be carved out of Punjab to form the new state were identified by the Shah commission in 1966.

 

To commemorate the creation of this new state, Haryana Day is celebrated all over the state on this day every year in a vibrant way. This has been in vogue since 1966, and the 55th-anniversary celebrations are planned for 1 November 2021.

 

When is it Celebrated?

 

Haryana Day celebrations are carried out in a great festive spirit all across the state starting 1 November every year and continue for a few days showering the audience with a cultural extravaganza. It is a unifying festive day for people of different cultures, languages, castes, and communities in the state. Communities in all major cities and towns come together to present diverse cultural programs in attractive ethnic dresses to the appreciative audience. Huge promotion by the state tourism board encourages tourists from across the country to come to the state and enjoy the festivities. Special buses are arranged from different parts of the state and neighbouring states to travel to the main festivity centres of the state. Also, a tourism promotion campaign is carried out to sell the state of Haryana as a tourism destination, with various places competing to attract tourists.

 

How is Haryana Day Celebrated and Where to Go

 

During the Haryana Diwas festivities, several programs are arranged for the locals and tourists to participate in and enjoy. Some of the celebration highlights are:

 

• A bicycle rally and a race from the joint capital Chandigarh to Panchkula is a significant events during the Haryana Diwas celebrations. This event is anticipated with great expectations by all the youngsters who like to win a medal.
• Pakwan Pratiyogitha. The 1 November Haryana day coincides with the food festival Pakwan Pratiyogitha celebrated all over the state. Various types of Haryani and other dishes are arranged at several state tourist complexes, much to the delight of the foodies. This is also an event where many love to present their favourite preparations to the participating public and win appreciation.
• Blood donation camps are arranged to convey a social message during Haryana day celebrations. This is an important program to bring in more people to the blood donation scheme of the government and private organizations to save the lives of people in need of blood.
• Run-for-fun activities are programmed in many places to bring people together. Many youngsters and also veterans participate in this event. This is an excellent place for groups to get together and enjoy themselves.
• Classical, folk, and cinema musical performances are planned in tourist places. Such arrangements allow the participants who have put in lots of effort to fine-tune their art to perform in front of a big audience.
• Classical dance, folk dance, and other shows are part of the 1 November Haryana day festivities.
• Many contests and competitions are held at various places to encourage participation.
• All tourist spots and important buildings are decorated and brightly lit to create a festive atmosphere.

 

Here are some Go-To cities where the most colourful celebrations occur on this day.

 

• Gurugram. Gurugram is a lovely modern city in Haryana close to New Delhi. Haryana Day is celebrated here with great fanfare. Thousands of people participate in official functions and cultural activities. Gurugram is well-connected by road to Jaipur, Delhi, Ajmer, Haridwar, and Dehradun.
• Faridabad. This is an ancient city in the state with a vibrant history. The Haryana Diwas is observed here with local ministers, officials, and others participating in the function and cultural activities. This city has comfortable buses from New Delhi, Jaipur, Ganghanager, and Hanumanghar.
• Chandigarh. This is the joint capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. Here the official function is celebrated on a grand scale, with the Governor and the Chief Minister leading the show in an elaborate ceremony to commemorate the day. Later in the evening, multi-event cultural programs are held for the city's people to participate in and enjoy. This well-planned and attractive city is well connected to all the nearby prominent places in Haryana and neighbouring states in north India. The major cities connected to this place are New Delhi, Manali, and Jaipur.

 

Travellers can plan a short visit to the many eminently enjoyable places in the state along with the Haryana Diwas visit.

 

 

All the tourist places in the state are well connected by buses. Haryana has an excellent network of highways to ensure a comfortable journey. A complete tour of the state covering major tourist attractions can be planned to coincide with the Haryana day date with the help of the redBus website or the convenient mobile app. The insatiable travel bugs can rely on redBus for great deals in booking cheap hotel rooms combined with bus bookings to suit any budget and travel dates.