The 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' program pairs Indian states to promote cultural exchange. Under this program, the states of Haryana and Telangana have been paired. Some key facts: - Haryana borders Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Chandigarh is its capital. - Telangana was formed in 2014 and borders Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad is its capital. - The states will encourage learning about each other's languages, traditional attire, cuisines, dances and festivals to promote mutual understanding between the people

2. ‘EK BHARAT SHRESTHA BHARAT’
• ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ is a programme
started by our Hon’ble Prime Minister
Mr Narendra Modi.
• The programme aims to enhance interaction
and promote mutual understanding between
people of different States/Union Territories
through the concept of State/UT pairing.
• Under this programme,our state Haryana has
been paired with Telangana.

3. LOCATIONOF HARYANAANDTELANGANAON MAPOF INDIA

4. SOME FACTS ABOUT HARYANA-
• Haryana is a state in India located in the northern
part of the country. The state was formed on 1
November 1966.
• The State borders with Punjab and Himachal
Pradesh to the north, Rajasthan to the west and
south. The state borders with Uttarakhand
and Uttar Pradesh to the east.
• The name Haryana (earlier called Hariyana) has
been derived from the Sanskrit words Hari (the
Hindu god Vishnu) and ayana (home), meaning "the
Abode of God".
• There are total 22 districts.
• Chandigarh is the capital of the state.

5. SOME FACTS ABOUT TELANGANA-
• Telangana became the 29th state of India on
2nd June 2014.
• Telangana is bordered by the states
of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the
north east, Karnataka to the west and Andhra
Pradesh to the east and south.
• The name Telangana is derived from the
word Trilinga Desam; meaning a country of three
lingas (three ancient Shiva Temples.)
• The literal meaning of the word ’Telangana’ is land
of the Telugu people.
• There are total 31 districts.
• The capital of Telangana is Hyderabad.

6. LANGUAGES
Haryanavi has traditionally been the dominant
mother tongue in Haryana, with Hindi being
spoken as a second language.
Telugu is the official language of Telangana and
Urdu is the second official language of the
state.

7. DRESS
Women in Haryana wear a calf-length
ghaghra, a short kurti on top, a chundri
that covers their head.
The men are also brightly attired with
their bright pink and red turbans,
dhotis and kurtas.
Women in Telangana wear sari (Pochampally
sarees) in most parts of the state.
Male Clothing includes the traditional
Dhoti also known as Pancha.

8. CUISINE
Haryana Telangana

9. DANCE
Haryana Telangana
Dance form Perini
Sivatandavam or Perini
Thandavam also known as the
dance of warriors is popular in
Telangana.

10. FESTIVALS
Haryana Telangana
Lohri,Teej Bathukamma, Bhonalu
Gangaur Makar Sankranti
Maha Shivratri Dussehra

11. Some More Interesting Facts About
Haryana
State Tree- Peepal
State Flower- Lotus
State Animal- Black Buck (Kala Hiran/Antelope)
State Bird- Black Partridge (Kala Teetar)
Largest City (area wise) – Faridabad

12. Some More Interesting Facts About
Telangana
State Tree- Jammi
State Animal- Jinka (Spotted Deer)
State Bird- Indian Roller
Largest City (area wise) –Hyderabad