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Uttarakhand's diverse ethnicities have created a rich literary tradition in languages including Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, and Tharu. Many of its traditional tales originated in the form of lyrical ballads and chanted by itinerant singers and are now considered classics of Hindi literature .
Pages in category "Culture of Uttarakhand" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Advaita Ashrama;
Likhai (Hindi for 'writing') refers to the ancient woodcarving tradition of Uttarakhand, a North Indian mountain state. [1] Given the rapid urbanization in the region and migration of artisans to larger cities for more lucrative jobs, the craft is said to be on the verge of "vanishing".
Their main traditional occupation used to be Indo-Tibetan trade, with limited amounts of agriculture and pastoralism. [1] The Indo-Tibetan trade came to a halt following the 1962 Sino-Indian war, and was resumed only in the early 1990s under state-regulated mechanisms. Their major livelihood at present is the collection of medicinal and ...
Pahari culture is influenced by the geography of the region, which consists of hilly terrains, forests, rivers, and remote valleys.The Pahari-speaking communities reside across various ecosystems such as the lush green hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir and northern Pakistan. [5]
Traditional Music Instruments of Uttarakhand: Traditional Musical Instruments of Uttarakhand reflect the values of Uttarakhandi people. Dhol: This is a drum in which a wooden or brass hollow is covered with leather at both ends. Damama: Dama is a percussion instrument made of wood, parchment, and softwood.
Off late, after the formation of Uttarakhand, the state Government has been trying bring the people from Garhwal and Kumaun together for celebrations and fairs. Hence, in the Nanda Devi Raj Jaat held in the year 2000, the goddess "Almora ki Nanda" took part after 90 years and a number of other deities from Kumaun accompanied her.
The two regions in Uttarakhand have different cuisines, the Garhwali Cuisines and the Kumauni Cuisines. Some popular dishes of Uttarakhand cuisine are: Rabri (that made with Jhongora (shyama ka chawal) & Chaas (butter milk) adding leaves of Radish.)