SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 18
Uttarakhand Culture
By –Kanish Sharma
Uttarakhand formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the
northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Land of the
Gods“ due to the many holy Hindu temples and pilgrimage
centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand's name is
derived from the Sanskrit words Uttara meaning north,
and Khaṇḍ meaning country or part of a country. Uttarakhand
is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas,
the Bhabhar and the Terai.
There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped into two
divisions, Kumaon and Garhwal.
The Kumaon division includes the following districts:
 Almora
 Bageshwar
 Champawat
 Nainital
 Pithoragarh
 Udham Singh Nagar
The Garhwal division includes the following districts:
 Dehradun
 Haridwar
 Tehri Garhwal
 Uttarkashi
 Chamoli
 Pauri Garhwal (commonly known as Garhwal)
 Rudraprayag
Uttarakhand Language
The main languages of Uttarakhand are
• Kumaoni
• Garhwali
• Hindi
Examples
English : What is your name?
Kumaoni : Tumar naam ki cha?
English : My name is Kamal.
Kumaoni :
Merr naam Kamal
cha.
English : How are you?
Kumaoni : Ki haal hariyaan?
English : I am fine. How are you?
Kumaoni : Main theek choo(n). Tum kas chou?
Folk Songs of Uttarakhand
Bajuband :
This is a folk song of love and sacrifice between the shepherds. It is a love dialogue
between the man and woman or between a boy and girl which is sung in the form of a
folk song
Basanti:
'Basanti' folk songs are composed for the coming spring season when flowers, bloom
and new life spring in the valleys of the hills of Garhwal. The folk song is sung
individually or in groups.
Chhopati :
These are the folk songs popular in Rawain-Jaunpur area of Tehri Garhwal. 'Chhopati' are
the love songs sung between the men and women in the form of questions and answers.
Chhura :
'Chhura' folk songs are sung among shepherds in the form of advice given by the old
to youngsters, having learnt it out of their experience, particularly in grazing sheep
and goats.
Uttarakhand Dances
Choliya Dance
The Choliya dance is a
dance form which is
more than 1000 years
old, and has its origins
in the Khasiya
Kingdom of Khasesh.
The Rajputs perform
this dance at their
weddings as a part of
the marriage
processions.
Jhora Dance
Jhora is a kind of
community dance
which is performed
in the villages where
the higher and lower
castes perform. It is
danced at fairs. This
kind of dance is
generally performed
during the morning
or evening, at the
coming of spring.
Langvir Dance
This is an energetic
dance performed
more often than not
by men. In Langvir,
the dancer climbs a
bamboo pole and
balances himself at
his navel on the top
of the pole. Music is
given by Dhol and he
balances, swivels
and almost dances
on his belly at the
pole, performing
other acrobatic
stunts.
Pandava Dance
Pandava Dance is a type Musical /
Broadway kind of show based on the story
of Mahabharata accompanied by dance
and music. This is performed mainly during
Dusshera and Diwali.
Bhotiya Dance
The Bhotiya Dance is performed by the
Bhotias tribe and is connected with death
ceremonies. It is believed by the tribal
people that the soul of the dead person
resides in the body of a goat or sheep and
by dancing this way the soul can be
liberated for their next birth.
Chhapeli
Chhapeli dance is performed by couples with the
female carrying a mirror in her left hand and a
colored handkerchief in the other. The male plays a
Hudukka on his left shoulder accompanied by others
playing the Hurka, Manjira and Flute. The dance is a
duet that outlines the joys of romance. The woman
partner (sometimes also a young boy) dances with a
smile and elegant waist movements, either in
admiration of her beauty and charm or mocking her
ways of expressing love.
Chancheri
This is a group dance of Danpur Patti region of
Bageshwar District in Kumaon. Both men and
women dance in a semi-circular formation with
gradually increasing pace putting across unbridled
joy.
Food
The primary food of Uttarakhand includes vegetables,
though non-veg food is also served and savored by
many. The primary characteristics of the Uttarakhand
cuisine is that milk and milk based products is sparingly
used here.
Some of the famous cuisines of Uttarakhand:
Garhwal ka fannah
Kafuli:
Kafuli is a thick gravy
preparation made
from green leafy vegetables
Jholi:
In Garhwali Jhol means very
thin gravy. Jhol can be made out
of tomatoes and potatoes.
Mandua ki Roti:
Swala
Bhaang ki Chutney
Arts
Aipan
Rangoli, a traditional Indian art displayed in front of the
house, makes up a sacred and age-old practice.
Aipan is one of the conventional forms of rangoli,
mainly practiced in the state of Uttarakhand. The art
has cultural as well as religious implication in the life of
the Kumanois.
Murals
The fine arts of Uttaranchal are decidedly geometric with a natural
grace and simplified complexity. One will find almost every home
and place of worship decorated with some kind of mural done either
as a proper wall painting or in the form of Aipan and Peeth.
Folk festivals of Uttarakhand
Makar Sankranti (Ghughutia)
According to the Hindu religious texts, on the day of Uttarayani, the sun enters the Zodiacal sign
of 'Makar' (Capricon) from the Zodiacal sign of the Kark (Cancer), i.e. from this day onwards the
sun becomes 'Uttarayan' or it starts moving to the north. It is said that from this day, which
signals a change of season, the migratory birds start returning to the hills. On Makar Sankranti
people give Khichadi (a mixture of pulses and rice) in charity, take ceremonial dips in holy rivers,
participate in the Uttarayani fairs and celebrate the festival of Ghughutia or Kale Kauva.
Basant Panchami
The festival of Basant Panchami celebrates the coming of the spring season. This festival,
which also signals the end of winter, is generally celebrated during Magh (January - February).
During this festival people worship the Goddess Saraswati, use yellow handkerchiefs or even
yellow cloths and in a few places people put a yellow tilak on their foreheads.
Phool Dei
Phool Dei is celebrated on the first day of the month of Chaitra in mid March and on this day
young girls conduct most of the ceremonies. In some places this festival is celebrated
throughout the month with the advent of spring.
Harela and Bhitauli
On the first day of the navaratris (nine day holy period) of the month of Chaitra women fill baskets with
soil and sow seven types of grains in them. The grains germinate symbolizing the future harvest. These
yellow leaves, called Harela, are cut on the tenth day and people put them on their heads and behind
their ears. During the month of Chaitra (March-April) brothers send presents to their sisters. These
presents are called Bhitauli.
Olgia or Ghee Sankranti
Olgia is celebrated on the first day of Bhado (middle of August), when the harvest is lush and green,
vegetables are in abundance and the milch animals very productive. In ancient times sons-in-law and
nephews would give presents to fathers-in-law and maternal uncles, respectively, in order to celebrate
Olgia.
NandaDevi Rajjaat Yatra
The three week long Nandadevi Rajjaat is one of the world famous festival of Uttaranchal. People from
entire Garhwal-Kumaon as well as other parts of India and the world participate in Nandadevi Rajjaat
Yatra.
Uttarakhand culture-ppt

More Related Content

What's hot (20)

Indian heritage
Indian heritageIndian heritage
Indian heritage
 
About Uttrakhand
About UttrakhandAbout Uttrakhand
About Uttrakhand
 
Odisha
OdishaOdisha
Odisha
 
KL vs Cg.pptx
KL vs Cg.pptxKL vs Cg.pptx
KL vs Cg.pptx
 
Assam ppt
Assam pptAssam ppt
Assam ppt
 
Dehradun tourism
Dehradun tourismDehradun tourism
Dehradun tourism
 
Festival Of India ppt
Festival Of India pptFestival Of India ppt
Festival Of India ppt
 
Devbhoomi himachal pradesh land of festivals
Devbhoomi himachal pradesh land of festivalsDevbhoomi himachal pradesh land of festivals
Devbhoomi himachal pradesh land of festivals
 
Indian festivalsl
Indian  festivalslIndian  festivalsl
Indian festivalsl
 
Festivals of India
Festivals of IndiaFestivals of India
Festivals of India
 
Journey to jharkhand
Journey to jharkhandJourney to jharkhand
Journey to jharkhand
 
Indian Festival
Indian FestivalIndian Festival
Indian Festival
 
Meghalaya ppt
Meghalaya pptMeghalaya ppt
Meghalaya ppt
 
Maharashtra
MaharashtraMaharashtra
Maharashtra
 
Ganesh chaturthi.....
Ganesh chaturthi.....Ganesh chaturthi.....
Ganesh chaturthi.....
 
TAMILNADU PPT
TAMILNADU PPTTAMILNADU PPT
TAMILNADU PPT
 
Kashmir
KashmirKashmir
Kashmir
 
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in indiaA complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
 
PPT ON REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA
PPT ON REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIAPPT ON REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA
PPT ON REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA
 
Holi ppt
Holi pptHoli ppt
Holi ppt
 

Similar to Uttarakhand culture-ppt

Culture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptx
Culture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptxCulture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptx
Culture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptxPooja Jolly
 
India music-paintings-dance
India   music-paintings-danceIndia   music-paintings-dance
India music-paintings-dancesabumt
 
ART & integration PROJECT.pptx
ART &  integration PROJECT.pptxART &  integration PROJECT.pptx
ART & integration PROJECT.pptxKhushhalSingh9
 
Traditional Ethos of Odisha
Traditional Ethos of OdishaTraditional Ethos of Odisha
Traditional Ethos of OdishaGautam Kumar
 
Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat
Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat
Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat KrishnaKharat5
 
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in indiaA complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in indiaDharmendra Chahar
 
A TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 Edition
A TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 EditionA TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 Edition
A TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 EditionIndira Srivatsa
 
festivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdf
festivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdffestivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdf
festivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdfRahul928607
 
Festivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
Festivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and KeralaFestivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
Festivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and KeralaANTONYJOHNSOLYJOHN
 
Telangana culture-and-tradition
Telangana culture-and-traditionTelangana culture-and-tradition
Telangana culture-and-traditionSyeda Fouzia
 
Vaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptx
Vaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptxVaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptx
Vaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptxNamanNandurkar1
 
The magical land of the punjab
The magical land of the punjabThe magical land of the punjab
The magical land of the punjabSrinjoy Das
 
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptx
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptxDANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptx
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptxBEENAHASSINA1
 
studiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdf
studiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdfstudiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdf
studiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdfMayankjain579168
 
Indian Cultural Diversity- Festivals
Indian Cultural Diversity- FestivalsIndian Cultural Diversity- Festivals
Indian Cultural Diversity- Festivalsanujanadkarni
 

Similar to Uttarakhand culture-ppt (20)

Culture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptx
Culture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptxCulture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptx
Culture and Tradition uttarakhand.pptx
 
Tribes
TribesTribes
Tribes
 
India music-paintings-dance
India   music-paintings-danceIndia   music-paintings-dance
India music-paintings-dance
 
ART & integration PROJECT.pptx
ART &  integration PROJECT.pptxART &  integration PROJECT.pptx
ART & integration PROJECT.pptx
 
Traditional Ethos of Odisha
Traditional Ethos of OdishaTraditional Ethos of Odisha
Traditional Ethos of Odisha
 
My Home Land
My Home LandMy Home Land
My Home Land
 
Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat
Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat
Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat
 
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in indiaA complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
A complete list of folk and tribal dance in india
 
Presentation 16.pdf
Presentation 16.pdfPresentation 16.pdf
Presentation 16.pdf
 
tribes of indiah.pptx
tribes of indiah.pptxtribes of indiah.pptx
tribes of indiah.pptx
 
A TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 Edition
A TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 EditionA TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 Edition
A TO Z INDIA Magazine - JANUARY 2024 Edition
 
festivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdf
festivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdffestivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdf
festivalsandcelebrationsofhimachalpradeshandkerala-230121082531-9a403e38 (2).pdf
 
Festivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
Festivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and KeralaFestivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
Festivals And Celebrations Of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala
 
Telangana culture-and-tradition
Telangana culture-and-traditionTelangana culture-and-tradition
Telangana culture-and-tradition
 
Vaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptx
Vaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptxVaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptx
Vaishnav Parampara A Musical Journey Across India By Anushka Sah.pptx
 
The magical land of the punjab
The magical land of the punjabThe magical land of the punjab
The magical land of the punjab
 
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptx
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptxDANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptx
DANCE FORMS OF INDIA CLASSICAL AND GENERAL.pptx
 
studiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdf
studiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdfstudiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdf
studiosiddharth.org-Festival - studiosiddharth.pdf
 
Indian Cultural Diversity- Festivals
Indian Cultural Diversity- FestivalsIndian Cultural Diversity- Festivals
Indian Cultural Diversity- Festivals
 
Onam kerala
Onam keralaOnam kerala
Onam kerala
 

Recently uploaded

A high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdom
A high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdomA high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdom
A high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdomntsoakikotsoane
 
Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...
Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...
Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...samsungultra782445
 
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptxTourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptxlipholomoeketsi2
 
Discover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptx
Discover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptxDiscover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptx
Discover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptxmatselisoaumane3
 
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g dams
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g  damsTourism attractions in Lesotho e.g  dams
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g damsagnesmakoma22
 
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g dam
Tourism attractions in  Lesotho  e.g damTourism attractions in  Lesotho  e.g dam
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g damagnesmakoma22
 
Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.
Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.
Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.tobatsitlotliso004
 
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.lihabaneo
 
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptxTourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptxlipholomoeketsi2
 
How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptx
How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptxHow to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptx
How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptxKaran Rana
 
Your Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdf
Your Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdfYour Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdf
Your Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdfResortsbyThebaagh
 
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.lihabaneo
 
Explore Dubai with - Forever Tourism
Explore  Dubai  with  -  Forever  TourismExplore  Dubai  with  -  Forever  Tourism
Explore Dubai with - Forever TourismShreyanshi Parmar
 
The impact development on dams and mines
The impact development on dams and minesThe impact development on dams and mines
The impact development on dams and minesthatotsehlana9
 
sample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample samplesample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample sampleCasey Keith
 
Myanmar 80 Greetings and colors from Myanmar
Myanmar 80 Greetings and colors from MyanmarMyanmar 80 Greetings and colors from Myanmar
Myanmar 80 Greetings and colors from Myanmarsandamichaela *
 
Elevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptx
Elevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptxElevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptx
Elevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptxRezStream
 
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAM
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAMTOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAM
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAMmnkarabeng
 
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sampleSample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sampleCasey Keith
 

Recently uploaded (20)

A high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdom
A high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdomA high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdom
A high-altitude adventure in the mountain kingdom
 
Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...
Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...
Abortion pills in Jeddah +966572737505 <> buy cytotec <> unwanted kit Saudi A...
 
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptxTourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Teboho_Majoro.pptx
 
Discover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptx
Discover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptxDiscover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptx
Discover the Kingdom in the Sky by Matseliso Aumane.pptx
 
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g dams
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g  damsTourism attractions in Lesotho e.g  dams
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g dams
 
10 precious day Vietnam ( 19-28 Sep ) .pdf
10 precious day Vietnam ( 19-28 Sep ) .pdf10 precious day Vietnam ( 19-28 Sep ) .pdf
10 precious day Vietnam ( 19-28 Sep ) .pdf
 
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g dam
Tourism attractions in  Lesotho  e.g damTourism attractions in  Lesotho  e.g dam
Tourism attractions in Lesotho e.g dam
 
Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.
Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.
Awesome places one can visit in Lesotho.
 
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.pptx.
 
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptxTourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptx
Tourist_Attractions_in_Lesotho_prepared_by_Reabetsoe_Bereng.pptx
 
How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptx
How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptxHow to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptx
How to Find Cheap Flight Tickets to Hyderabad.pptx
 
Your Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdf
Your Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdfYour Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdf
Your Complete Guide to Neem Karoli Baba Ashram at Kainchi Dham in 2024.pdf
 
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.
TOURISM ATTRACTION IN LESOTHO 2024.Pptx.
 
Explore Dubai with - Forever Tourism
Explore  Dubai  with  -  Forever  TourismExplore  Dubai  with  -  Forever  Tourism
Explore Dubai with - Forever Tourism
 
The impact development on dams and mines
The impact development on dams and minesThe impact development on dams and mines
The impact development on dams and mines
 
sample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample samplesample sample sample sample sample sample
sample sample sample sample sample sample
 
Myanmar 80 Greetings and colors from Myanmar
Myanmar 80 Greetings and colors from MyanmarMyanmar 80 Greetings and colors from Myanmar
Myanmar 80 Greetings and colors from Myanmar
 
Elevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptx
Elevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptxElevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptx
Elevate Your Busy Season Email Marketing, Holly May Webinar.pptx
 
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAM
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAMTOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAM
TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN LESOTHO KATSE DAM
 
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sampleSample sample sample sample sample sample
Sample sample sample sample sample sample
 

Uttarakhand culture-ppt

  • 2. Uttarakhand formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Land of the Gods“ due to the many holy Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand's name is derived from the Sanskrit words Uttara meaning north, and Khaṇḍ meaning country or part of a country. Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai.
  • 3. There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are grouped into two divisions, Kumaon and Garhwal. The Kumaon division includes the following districts:  Almora  Bageshwar  Champawat  Nainital  Pithoragarh  Udham Singh Nagar The Garhwal division includes the following districts:  Dehradun  Haridwar  Tehri Garhwal  Uttarkashi  Chamoli  Pauri Garhwal (commonly known as Garhwal)  Rudraprayag
  • 4. Uttarakhand Language The main languages of Uttarakhand are • Kumaoni • Garhwali • Hindi
  • 5. Examples English : What is your name? Kumaoni : Tumar naam ki cha? English : My name is Kamal. Kumaoni : Merr naam Kamal cha. English : How are you? Kumaoni : Ki haal hariyaan? English : I am fine. How are you? Kumaoni : Main theek choo(n). Tum kas chou?
  • 6. Folk Songs of Uttarakhand Bajuband : This is a folk song of love and sacrifice between the shepherds. It is a love dialogue between the man and woman or between a boy and girl which is sung in the form of a folk song Basanti: 'Basanti' folk songs are composed for the coming spring season when flowers, bloom and new life spring in the valleys of the hills of Garhwal. The folk song is sung individually or in groups. Chhopati : These are the folk songs popular in Rawain-Jaunpur area of Tehri Garhwal. 'Chhopati' are the love songs sung between the men and women in the form of questions and answers. Chhura : 'Chhura' folk songs are sung among shepherds in the form of advice given by the old to youngsters, having learnt it out of their experience, particularly in grazing sheep and goats.
  • 7. Uttarakhand Dances Choliya Dance The Choliya dance is a dance form which is more than 1000 years old, and has its origins in the Khasiya Kingdom of Khasesh. The Rajputs perform this dance at their weddings as a part of the marriage processions.
  • 8. Jhora Dance Jhora is a kind of community dance which is performed in the villages where the higher and lower castes perform. It is danced at fairs. This kind of dance is generally performed during the morning or evening, at the coming of spring.
  • 9. Langvir Dance This is an energetic dance performed more often than not by men. In Langvir, the dancer climbs a bamboo pole and balances himself at his navel on the top of the pole. Music is given by Dhol and he balances, swivels and almost dances on his belly at the pole, performing other acrobatic stunts.
  • 10. Pandava Dance Pandava Dance is a type Musical / Broadway kind of show based on the story of Mahabharata accompanied by dance and music. This is performed mainly during Dusshera and Diwali. Bhotiya Dance The Bhotiya Dance is performed by the Bhotias tribe and is connected with death ceremonies. It is believed by the tribal people that the soul of the dead person resides in the body of a goat or sheep and by dancing this way the soul can be liberated for their next birth.
  • 11. Chhapeli Chhapeli dance is performed by couples with the female carrying a mirror in her left hand and a colored handkerchief in the other. The male plays a Hudukka on his left shoulder accompanied by others playing the Hurka, Manjira and Flute. The dance is a duet that outlines the joys of romance. The woman partner (sometimes also a young boy) dances with a smile and elegant waist movements, either in admiration of her beauty and charm or mocking her ways of expressing love. Chancheri This is a group dance of Danpur Patti region of Bageshwar District in Kumaon. Both men and women dance in a semi-circular formation with gradually increasing pace putting across unbridled joy.
  • 12. Food The primary food of Uttarakhand includes vegetables, though non-veg food is also served and savored by many. The primary characteristics of the Uttarakhand cuisine is that milk and milk based products is sparingly used here. Some of the famous cuisines of Uttarakhand: Garhwal ka fannah
  • 13. Kafuli: Kafuli is a thick gravy preparation made from green leafy vegetables Jholi: In Garhwali Jhol means very thin gravy. Jhol can be made out of tomatoes and potatoes.
  • 15. Arts Aipan Rangoli, a traditional Indian art displayed in front of the house, makes up a sacred and age-old practice. Aipan is one of the conventional forms of rangoli, mainly practiced in the state of Uttarakhand. The art has cultural as well as religious implication in the life of the Kumanois. Murals The fine arts of Uttaranchal are decidedly geometric with a natural grace and simplified complexity. One will find almost every home and place of worship decorated with some kind of mural done either as a proper wall painting or in the form of Aipan and Peeth.
  • 16. Folk festivals of Uttarakhand Makar Sankranti (Ghughutia) According to the Hindu religious texts, on the day of Uttarayani, the sun enters the Zodiacal sign of 'Makar' (Capricon) from the Zodiacal sign of the Kark (Cancer), i.e. from this day onwards the sun becomes 'Uttarayan' or it starts moving to the north. It is said that from this day, which signals a change of season, the migratory birds start returning to the hills. On Makar Sankranti people give Khichadi (a mixture of pulses and rice) in charity, take ceremonial dips in holy rivers, participate in the Uttarayani fairs and celebrate the festival of Ghughutia or Kale Kauva. Basant Panchami The festival of Basant Panchami celebrates the coming of the spring season. This festival, which also signals the end of winter, is generally celebrated during Magh (January - February). During this festival people worship the Goddess Saraswati, use yellow handkerchiefs or even yellow cloths and in a few places people put a yellow tilak on their foreheads. Phool Dei Phool Dei is celebrated on the first day of the month of Chaitra in mid March and on this day young girls conduct most of the ceremonies. In some places this festival is celebrated throughout the month with the advent of spring.
  • 17. Harela and Bhitauli On the first day of the navaratris (nine day holy period) of the month of Chaitra women fill baskets with soil and sow seven types of grains in them. The grains germinate symbolizing the future harvest. These yellow leaves, called Harela, are cut on the tenth day and people put them on their heads and behind their ears. During the month of Chaitra (March-April) brothers send presents to their sisters. These presents are called Bhitauli. Olgia or Ghee Sankranti Olgia is celebrated on the first day of Bhado (middle of August), when the harvest is lush and green, vegetables are in abundance and the milch animals very productive. In ancient times sons-in-law and nephews would give presents to fathers-in-law and maternal uncles, respectively, in order to celebrate Olgia. NandaDevi Rajjaat Yatra The three week long Nandadevi Rajjaat is one of the world famous festival of Uttaranchal. People from entire Garhwal-Kumaon as well as other parts of India and the world participate in Nandadevi Rajjaat Yatra.