garhwal's tradition

 A colourful festival made more colourful with distinct folk songs and music, Uttarakhand Holi marks the state's rich culture and a specific style to do things differently. This festival is related with Lord krishna and radha, and it is believed that they play holi together.  It is the colourful festival which knits people together, Holi. This traditional festival of colours is celebrated to welcome spring and to value good over evil. When in Uttarakhand around the time of Holi, you should without a doubt be a part of the Kumaoni Holi as the festival celebrates the joy of togetherness, culture, and colours that add more meaning and happiness.This vibrant festival is extravagantly roistered over a period of two months in Kumaon. One can witness the sowing season flourish and make its place in Uttarakhand and that's the reason why the festival is essential for the people residing here especially the ones related to the agriculture sector. The unique traditions of Kumaon can be w...

  Traditional harvest festival Phool Dei was celebrated with much fervour in Uttarakhand on Sunday. The festival is celebrated annually on the first day of the Hindu month Chaitra to mark the onset of spring. According to the tradition of the festival, children, especially young girls, collect flowers from nearby area or forest and go door to door to shower them on doorsteps wishing prosperity to the households. In return, the kids are given presents including sweets and cash.  Phooldei is a joyous occasion and celebrations continue for an entire month. However, the first day is the most significant.  While showering flowers at door steps, kids sing songs LIKE PHOOL DEI, CHAMMA DEI DENO DWAR, BHUR BHAKAR VO DEI SEI NAMASHKAR, PUJE DWAR.  Besides flowers, children also keep green leaves, jaggery, coconut and rice grains in their baskets that are made from RINGAL{hill bamboo}.  So,  Stay home and stay safe.  Do read, comment and subscribe my blog.