Fairs and Festivals of Uttaranchal
Kumbh Mela and the Ardh Kumbh Mela which are held in Haridwar after an interval of 6 and 12 years are one of the most important Uttaranchal fairs and are famous the world over. Besides these, a number of other fairs are held in the state as well.
Folk Songs in Uttaranchal
Folk songs form an integral part of the colorful culture of Uttaranchal. Chhopati are love songs sung as questions and answers between men and women. Chounphula and Jhumeila are sung from the time of Basant Panchami that stretches till Sankranti or Baisakhi. Basanti folk songs in Uttaranchal are sung to welcome the Spring season.
Mangal songs are marriage songs. Jaggar are devotional songs to God. Bajuband are conversational songs between men and women in the shepherds’ community. Khuded are songs sung when a wife parts with her husband. The Chhura folk songs of Uttaranchal, which are very popular amongst shepherds, are meant to teach trade tricks to a shepherd.
Folk Dances in Uttaranchal
Another interesting part of the culture of Uttaranchal is the folk dances. The Bhotiya dance is performed by the Bhotia community during death ceremonies. The Barada Nati folk dance is performed by men and women attired in colorful costumes during special occasions and religious festivals. The Pandava dance, performed during Dussehra and Deepawali, portrays tales from Mahabharata. The Langvir is an acrobatic folk dance of Uttaranchal performed by men.
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