BHOPAL MAHOTSAV

The Bhopal Mahotsav was introduced and organized by the M.P. Tourism, teaming up with M.P. State Handicrafts during January or February each year to host this expansive event at Gohar Mahal. Bhopal Mahotsav contains a fantastic Food Festival, many cultural performances from various tribal artists, and a creative Craft Fair. The event is full of activities such as pottery workshops, theatrical plays, and music and folk dance. Highlights of Bhopal Mahotsav are food festival, crafts mela and cultural performances by tribal artists.

RASHTRIYA HINDI NATYA SAMAROH AT BHOPAL

Rashtriya Hindi Natya Samaroh is a festival that plays a huge role in popularizing drama performances in the national language. Various superlative theatre repertories from all over the country perform wide variety of themes at the festival. The festival showcases not only the rich cultural heritage of India but also the contemporary and issue-based performances. People who have passion towards modern Hindi theatre gathered here to attend the festival.

SHRI MANGALNATH TEMPLE

Shri Mangalnath Temple (श्रीमंगलनाथ मंदिर), situated at Ujjain about 200kms from Bhopal is a highly reversed temple devoted to Lord Shiva in the form of Mangalnath. The temple is placed on a serene surrounding, overlooking the vast stretch of water in the majestic Kshipra River.; Built with white marble, Mangalnath temple is an amalgamation of Islamic and Hindu architectural style. The inner sanctum of the temple is adorned with a life-sized idol of the presiding deity, dressed in purple robes and seated on a throne. 

According to Matsya Purana, Mangalnath is considered to be the birth place of Mars. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva. Mangalnath Temple which looks upon a vast expanses of the Shipra River, offers an indescribable sense of peace to the tourists. It is situated at the place where the first meridian is said to pass the earth.

In ancient times, the place Mangalnath was famous for a clear view of the planet and hence is a suitable place for astronomical studies.Every Tuesday, devotees gather here to offer special pujas to the deity. The marvelous shrine located far away from the flurry of the city life, offers an unimaginable sense of tranquility to the tourists.

NATIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL @ BHOPAL

National Drama Festival, one of the popular festival of Bhopal, is celebrated every year in the month of September that lasts for 7 days. Large number of artists, writers, poets gathered here to perform their talents. The main attraction of the festival is the Hindi plays performed by various troupes from all over the country. Folk dance, song and cultural performances are the added attraction of the festival. 

Tourists and participants come from all over the country to enjoy in this exceptional festival. September is the time when lots of poets, artists and dramatists come to Bhopal and participate in the National Drama Festival. In this festival various cultural, folk dance and songs are performed by the groups. Various plays and drama acts are also performed by the talented stage actors on this festival.

WIND N WAVES RESTAURANT, BHOPAL

Wind N Waves comes under a category of Multi cuisine restaurants. 3 stars restaurant just for the scenic view. The place could be one of the most picturesque restaurants in India. But the service completely kills the place. Located on some height with view of Bhopal's badi lake, the experience of sitting in the open area is experience of lifetime. One of the few places in Bhopal which serves liquor but the issue is the variety they have. 

Contact Detail-

Phone- +91- 755- 2661523

Mob- +91- 9826448282, 9329170134, 9981409510, 9300464337

Address- Upper Lake, Lake Drive Road, Van Vihar Road, Bhopal – 462002, Madhya Pradesh, India.

SOFIA MASJID, BHOPAL

One of the old masjid in Bhopal established by Mughal Empire in 16^th century.

Location- Near Koh-e-Fiza, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

MEAL ON WHEEL AT BHOPAL

Meals on Wheels are programs that deliver meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. The name is often used generically to refer to home-delivered meals programs, not all of which are actually named "Meals on Wheels". Because they are housebound, many of the recipients are the elderly, and many of the volunteers are also elderly but able-bodied and able to drive wheeled vehicles, usually a van.

Bhopal, like any other north Indian city offers a rich Indian cuisine to explore. People enjoy eating the sweet - sour and spicy "chaat" in Bhopal. Due to the Mughal influence, Bhopal also offers delicacies like Kebabs, Goat Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Jalebi, Ras Malai etc. The best chicken Biryani can be tasted in old Bhopal.

Apart from North Indian and Mughlai cuisine, you can also savor Indo- Chinese, Continental and American cuisine in the various Wheel restaurants of Bhopal.

HILLS IN BHOPAL

The city has uneven elevation and has small hills within its boundaries. The major hills in Bhopal comprise of Idgah Hills and Shyamla Hills in the northern region and Arera hills in the central region. Katara Hills is also one of the best place in Bhopal.

Shahjahan Begum got it built on about five acres of land. This area is known as idgah hills.

 

THE NAWAB'S OF BHOPAL

The Nawabs of Bhopal were the Muslim rulers of the princely state of Bhopal, now part of the modern state of Madhya Pradesh, in India. The last Nawab was Hamidullah Khan, who acceded his state to India in 1947. The Nawabs of Bhopal ruled the princely state – Bhopal before the Indian independence. During the medieval period and during the British rule in India, the Nawabs were the supreme authority of Bhopal.

 

Contrary to the popular notion, the most illustrious Bhopal Nawabs were women. According to historical findings, the first among the Nawabs of Bhopal was “Nawab Dost Muhammed Khan” - the man who rebuilt the city founded by Raja Bhoj.

 

The female Nawabs were also known as the Begums, their official title being Nawab Begum of Bhopal. The terms “Begum of Bhopal” may in theory also refer to the wives of male Nawabs of Bhopal; however, in practice such ladies are only rarely referred to by that title. The era of female Nawabs started with Begum Nawab Qudsia Begum. Born in 1801, she married Nawab Nazar Mohammed Khan in the year 1817. Qudsia Begum took the 'scepter' in her hand when her husband was killed in 1819. She proved herself as an able ruler and at the same time groomed her daughter Sikander. Nawab Sikander Jahan Begum succeeded Qudsia and kept the good work intact. She was a woman with strong will power. She was generous and kind hearted. Nawab Shah Jahan Begum was the next ruler. She was an intellectual woman and did not hesitate to protest against British highhandedness.

• Nawabs Rules in Bhopal

S. No.	Name of the Bhopal Nawabs	Ruled Time
1.	Nawab Dost Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1723-1728
2.	Nawab Sultan Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1728-1742.
3.	Nawab Faiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1742-1777
4.	Nawab Hayat Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1777-1807
5.	Nawab Ghaus Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1807-1826
6.	Nawab Muiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1826-1837.
7.	Nawab Jahangir Muhammad Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1837-1844.
8.	Al-Haj Nawab Sir Hafiz Muhammad Hamidullah Khan Bahadur	Ruled from 1926-1947

• Nawab’s Begum Rules in Bhopal

S. No.	Name of the Bhopal Nawab’s Begum	Ruled Time
1.	Qudsia Begum, Regent of Bhopal	Ruled from 1819-1837
2.	Nawab Sikandar Begum	Ruled from 1860-1868
3.	Begum Sultan Shah Jehan	Ruled from 1844-1860 and 1868-1901
4.	Begum Kaikhusrau Jahan	Ruled from 1901-1926
5.	Begum Sajida Sultan	Ruled from 1961-1995