Know Your State #05 Chandigarh (UT)

Chandigarh (UT)

Establishment Year 

• November 1966

Official Language 

• English

Lt. Governor

• Shri. VP Singh Badnore

Literacy

• 86.05%

Heritage Site

• Chandigarh's Capitol Complex

Folk dance 

1. Giddha
2. Sammi
3. Bhangra
4. Teeyan
5. Jhumar
6. Gatka
7. Dhamal
8. Luddi
9. Kikili
10. Julli
11. Dankara.

Animal

• Indian Grey Mongoose 

Bird

• Indian Grey Hornbill 

Flower

• Dhak 

Tree

• Mango Tree

Festival

1. Baisakhi Festival
2. Chandigarh Mango Festival
3. Festival of Gardens
4. Chandigarh Carnival
5. Chrysanthemums Show
6. Chandigarh Plaza Carnival
7. Teej Festival

Lake

• Sukhna Lake

Garden

• Rock Garden

Wildlife Sanctuary

• Sukhna Lake WLS