Archive for November, 2008
Folk songs of Garhwal
Mangal
Mangal song is tradition songs which are sung during the marriage ceremony. The women folk
do worship of Ganesha in their songs and give blessing to wedding couple.
Basanti
This is song of spring season when new life spring in nature. This is composed to appreciate of pleasant nature.
Chaunphula or Jhumela
Chaunphla are composed for the [...]
Folk Dances of Garhwal Region
Pandav Nritya
In the local language it is known as PANDO NAACH. Pandav Nritya is related to story of Mahabharata. This Dance describes the story of Mahabharata in form of song and dance. This Dance performed on the occasion of Dassehra and Diwali. Pandav Nritya is popular in Chamoli and Pauri Gharwal.
Jhumela or Chaunphula
Jhumela is a [...]
Badrinath Doors Closed today..
Badrinath doors (Kapats) closed for winter today at 2:45 PM. During winters Lakshmi will be also with Prabhu Vishnu in the Sanctum of main temples. Rest of the gods along with Udhhav, Juber etc. will reside at Pandukeshwar in Dhyan Badri temple and will be worshiped till the doors are opened once again during summers [...]
Shivpuri – Paradise for White Water Rafting
Shivpuri in Uttaranchal is famous for white water rafting. Rafting and adventure sports enthusiasts come over this place round the year for various activities. The best part about this place is, this is pretty near to Delhi and usually people come here on weekends. This is known best place for rafting in the country.
Shivpuri is [...]
