DEV JAGAR



The Jagariya is the singer of the ballads of the gods who leads the rituals and invokes the gods by calling upon them. The Jagariya is assisted by two or more men who sing along with him in chorus.

The Syonkar  is the person who has organized the Jagar to seek divine intervention to his problems. The Jagar is held at the Synokar's home.

The Jagar can be organised for

  • three days—Dhinali 
  • eleven days
  • twenty-two days—Baisi

The room in which the Jagar is to be performed is purified by processes closely administered by the Jagar singer, or Jagariya.The Dhuni or sacred fire, is lit for the Homa.

The musical instruments used are the Hurka,damaru or doonr, Dhol , Damau , and Thali , all of which are percussion instruments native to Uttarakhand played by professional musicians.

The ash known as Bibhuti  from Homa, the fire sacrifice made to the gods, is applied on the foreheads of those present. This is known as Khakh Raman.

Danik Vichar  means thinking about the provider. Individuals present for Danik Vichar contemplate about God and the way he provides for them.Individuals present are ritually blessed by priests who pray for their prosperity. This is known as Ashirvad .

In Prasthan , the gods are said to return to their heavenly abode at the stage of the Jagar.





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