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BEST PLACE TO VISIT IN GARHWAL

Perched amidst the snow capped Himalayas and Rivers Ganga and Yamuna flowing through it, Uttarakhand is the epitome of natural bliss and divinity.  From ancient temples to sprawling greenery, a trip here is an immemorial journey. 1. The Dreamland of Dehradun Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand is a dreamland for nature lovers. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, the place rejuvenates the stressed hearts and minds with its pleasant weather. Explore the rich flora and fauna of the state at the Malsi Deer Park and Rajaji National Park or  boost your adrenaline  at the Asian Barrage  Water Sport Resort. The Mindrolling Monastery, Tapkeshwar Temple, Robber’s Cave, Sahastradhara and Tiger Falls are the other attractions of Dehradun. 2. The Natural Paradise of Nainital Popularly known as the Lake District, Nainital is encircled with numerous lakes. Spend some quality time with your family here, enjoying picnics at the banks of the Naini Lake...

TYPES OF MUSIC AND DANCES

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Folk music of  Uttarakhand  refers to the traditional and contemporary songs of  Kumaon  and  Garhwal  regions in the foothills of  Himalayas . This music has its root in the lap of nature and the hilly terrain of the region . Traditional musical instruments used in Uttarakhandi music include the  dhol , damaun,   turri,  ransingha ,  dholki , daur,  thali,  bhankora  and  mashakbaja .   Tabla  and  harmonium  are also sometimes used, especially in recorded folk music from the 1960s onwards. In recent years, Uttarakhandi folk songs have undergone transformation. Generic Indian and global musical instruments have been incorporated in modern popular folks by singers like Narendra Singh Negi, Gopal Babu Goswami, Mohan Upreti, Chander Singh Rahi etc. Modern themes include geo-political issues affecting the region, humour, nostalgia for the hills by the  The earliest of the sin...

TRADITIONAL DRESS OF GARHWAL

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Uttarakhand is home to Garhwalis and  Kumaon is depending on which part of Uttarakhand they belong to. It has a rich culture of which, music and dance are an integral part. Various languages are spoken here like Garhwali, Kumaoni, Bhoti and even Hindi. Silver and gold jewellery is a significant part of traditional Uttarakhand attire. If you visit Uttarakhand, you will find women wearing gold kundal (earrings) and often having multiple piercings in their ears. Uttarakhand inhabits people from different ethnic backgrounds like Rajputs, Brahmins and tribal population like Tharu, Jaunsari, Bhotia, among others. Therefore the traditional attires do have a lot of variation.    GARHWAL'S TRADITIONAL DRESS Garhwali Traditional Dresses Women's Traditional Dresses In the Garhwal region of this Northern state, women usually wear sari tied in a particular way, the pallu going from the front and knotted on the shoulder, with a waistband made of cloth. This is co...

SONGS AND FAMOUS SINGERS

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 Uttarakhand being a hill state has embraced the Pahari songs and has made them a part of their culture. There are many Garhwali songs which steal our heart with their mellifluous rhythm that take us on a musical journey. If you want to add some fun and drama to your “Big Fat Pahari Wedding” and make all the shy Pahari relatives tip-tap their toes on the dance floor, then just play these lively Garhwali songs and see how they groove in Pahadi style. 1. Bedu Pako Bara Masa - Mohan Upreti 2. Pushpa Chori Pauri Khale Ki - Meena Rana 3. Babli Tero Mobile - Gajendra Rana ,  Meena Rana 4. Maya Band - Narendra Singh Negi,Manglesh Dangwal,                                 Gajinder,Pritam Bharathwan 5. Surma Sarela -  Narendra Singh Negi, Manglesh Dangwal,                        ...