Haryana will celebrate its 53rd Formation Day on November 1, 2019. Haryana is one of the 28 states of India and was carved out of East Punjab on this day in 1966. The state is often referred as "the land of God". In Sanskrit, "Hari" means "Lord Vishnu" and "ayana" is home. In April 1966, the Shah Commission was set up by the government to divide the existing state of Punjab and determine the boundaries of the new state of Haryana. Haryana Formation Day 2019: Know History and Significance of The Day When Haryana Was Carved Out of Punjab.

Haryana was created on the linguistic as well as cultural basis. According to the 2011 census, a total population of Haryana is 25,350,000, out of which 87 percent are Hindus, while seven ans nearly five percent are Muslims and Sikhs respectively. Hindi is the official language of the state. Around 70 percent of the total population of Haryana who lives in rural areas speak Haryanvi dialect of Hindi.

On the occasion of Haryana Day, Haryanavis wish each other by sending greetings on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Hike and other popular messaging apps. We bring you an extensive list of Haryana Day pictures, HD wallapapers and images. November 1 is State Formation Day for Seven Indian States: Know Why and How Karnataka, Kerala, MP, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh Formed.

Here Are Wishes for Haryana Formation Day:

Happy Haryana Day

Haryana Day Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Haryana Diwas Ki Hardik Shubhkamnayen

Haryana Day Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Wishing All of You A Very Happy Haryana Day

Haryana Day Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Happy Haryana Day 2019

Haryana Day Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

Warm Wishes To People Of Haryana on Haryana Diwas

Haryana Day Wishes (Photo Credits: File Image)

In April 1966, the Shah Commission was set up by the government to divide the existing state of Punjab. The commission headed by Justice JC Shah determined the boundaries of the new state after consideration of the languages spoken by the people. Haryana came into existence on November 1, 1966 almost one and half month after The Punjab Reorganisation Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on September 18, 1966, dissolving the former state of East Punjab.

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