Haryana
Gateway to the National Capital
Overview
Quick facts at a glance
A prosperous agricultural and industrial state ringing Delhi, home to Gurugram's corporate hubs and Kurukshetra's ancient heritage.
History
How Haryana came to be
The setting of the Mahabharata's Kurukshetra war; later part of Punjab province before being carved out as a separate state in 1966 on linguistic lines.
Earlier / Historical Names
- Part of Punjab State
Did You Know?
Surprising highlights
Gurugram hosts one of India's largest concentrations of Fortune 500 company offices.
Haryana has one of the highest per-capita milk production rates in India.
State Symbols
Emblems of identity
Culture & Festivals
Living traditions
Folk Dances
- Ghoomar
- Phag dance
Traditional Dress
Dhoti-kurta and pagri for men; ghagra-choli for women
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Cuisine
Flavours of Haryana
Simple, dairy-rich Haryanvi cuisine centred on wheat, milk and ghee.
Popular Dishes
Popular Sweets
Tourism & Attractions
Places to explore
Top Attractions
National Parks
- Sultanpur National Park
Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
Geography & Nature
The lay of the land
Major Rivers
- Yamuna
- Ghaggar
Mountain Ranges
- Shivalik foothills, Aravalli spurs
Major Lakes
- Sultanpur Lake
On the Map of India
Location & land neighbours
Neighbouring States & UTs
- Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Delhi
Economy & Agriculture
How Haryana works
A mix of heavy automobile manufacturing, IT/BPO services in Gurugram, and strong agriculture.
Key Industries
- Automobiles (Gurugram-Manesar belt)
- IT services
- Agro-processing
Major Crops
- Wheat
- Rice
- Sugarcane
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Infrastructure & Connectivity
Getting around Haryana
Airports
- Hisar Airport
Metro Rail
- Rapid Metro Gurugram
- Delhi Metro extensions into Faridabad/Gurugram/Bahadurgarh
Education & Research
Centres of learning
Major Universities
- Kurukshetra University
- Maharshi Dayanand University
Research Institutes
- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
Heritage & GI Tags
Craft & legacy
Monuments
Handicrafts
Prominent Personalities
Icons of Haryana
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Sources & Verification
Authoritative references used to verify facts on this page
Sources
- Know India — National Portal of India — Government
- Survey of India — Government
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways — Government
- Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways) — Government
- Airports Authority of India — Government
- University Grants Commission — Government
Last verified: 02 July 2026 · Facts without a listed source are marked “Verification Pending” and are being audited progressively via the CMS.
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