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Uttarakhand's diverse ethnicities have created a rich literary tradition in languages including Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, and Tharu. Many of its traditional tales originated in the form of lyrical ballads and chanted by itinerant singers and are now considered classics of Hindi literature .
Pages in category "Culture of Uttarakhand" The following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Advaita Ashrama;
Likhai (Hindi for 'writing') refers to the ancient woodcarving tradition of Uttarakhand, a North Indian mountain state. [1] Given the rapid urbanization in the region and migration of artisans to larger cities for more lucrative jobs, the craft is said to be on the verge of "vanishing".
The High Court of Uttarakhand declared the Ganges a legal person in 2017. Traditional [19] [20] Sweet: Bal mithai: Bal mithai is a brown chocolate-like fudge, made with roasted khoa, coated with white sugar balls. It is a popular sweet from Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, especially regions around Almora. Traditional [21] [22] Vegetable: Kandali ...
The two regions in Uttarakhand have different cuisines, the Garhwali Cuisines and Kumaoni Cuisines. Some popular dishes of Uttarakhand cuisine are: Some popular dishes of Uttarakhand cuisine are: Rabri (that made with Jhongora (shyama ka chawal) & Chaas (butter milk) adding leaves of Radish.)
Off late, after the formation of Uttarakhand, the state Government has been trying bring the people from Garhwal and Kumaun together for celebrations and fairs. Hence, in the Nanda Devi Raj Jaat held in the year 2000, the goddess "Almora ki Nanda" took part after 90 years and a number of other deities from Kumaun accompanied her.
Ramman Mahotsav was an important attraction in the 67th Republic Day parade of India and celebrations on 26 January 2016. In these exhibits, the cultural richness and diversity of Ramman Mahotsav was added and the traditions and heritage of the Uttarakhand region was displayed. [11]
Uttarakhand is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Devbhoomi" (literally 'Land of the Gods') due to its religious significance and numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage sites found throughout the state. As a result, religious tourism forms a major portion of the tourism in the state.