Which city is the ‘Capital of Perfume’?
Whenever there is talk about any famous thing, the names of cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore etc. often come to our mind. However, the ‘perfume capital’ is in Uttar Pradesh. odopup.in And kannauj.nic.in According to, Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh is known as ‘Perfume Capital of India’ or ‘Perfume Capital’. Here still our tradition and culture has not been abandoned. Let us tell you that this city is about 140 kilometers away from Lucknow, the capital of UP.
The world of fragrance has been famous internationally for centuries.
The streets of Kannauj city have kept their tradition and modernity. The smell of perfume has been there in the streets here for centuries. Some of the perfume making methods in the district are more than 5,000 years old. The essence, taste and aroma of this place is also famous internationally. Here the Fragrance and Flavor Development Center (FFDC) was established by the government by 1991. It is a government protected center famous for making traditional Kannauj perfumes. The city has more than 200 perfume distillation units for perfumes and is a market hub for perfumes and rose water.
What was the old name of Kannauj?
Kannauj is said to be one of the oldest cities of India. It is rich in archaeological and cultural heritage. The old name of Kannauj was Kanyakubja, as mentioned in Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas. With time it became Kannauj.
What is the history of Kannauj?
of today’s Kannauj district History It is very old. Many prehistoric weapons and tools were found here during the Bronze Age. A large number of stone sculptures were found, which shows that it has a long history in terms of sculpture. The traditional history of the district is taken from the Puranas and the Mahabharata from ancient times till the end of the Mahabharata war. ‘Amavasu’ established a kingdom, whose capital was later Kanyakujja (Kannauj).
