Persuaded by my husband’s insistance to visit Khurpatal near Nainital, I agreed for a staycation there this extended weekend. The objective was clear. We were to find a peaceful place to stay at Khurpatal and rest there. No aggressive stance to cover all the points in Nainital but rest and enjoy the serenity of the […]
It was a two-day trip from Delhi to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is hardly a hilly area so if you think that the weather will be nice during summer then you are mistaken. The trip was so sudden that we did not book a bus or a hotel. We did not know if we will find anything
Dangi dance is a very popular folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is filled with beautiful sceneries and culture and folk dances are one of them. Dangi dance is mainly associated with the Chamba area of Himachal Pradesh. Dangi folk dance is based on one of the oldest folklore of Himachal Pradesh. The dance
Mahasu is one of the various forms of Nati folk dance of Himachal Pradesh. The dance is called Mahasu probably because it was originated in the region of Mahasu Pahari speaking area. In Himachal Pradesh, Mahasu Pahari is spoken in a very large region which includes more than ten lakh people. It is mainly spoken
Chhapeli dance go very far back in history, older than the separation of the undivided state of Uttar Pradesh. It means that these two states used to share the same culture. Folk dances, songs, and some crafts are still shared by both states. Chhapeli Dance Origins Chhapeli dance is one of the folk dances which
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Jhora dance belongs to the state of Uttarakhand. It originated in the Kumaon region. This magical folk dance form binds people of all castes. Everyone enjoys the dance with a peaceful mind. Jhora dance is usually seen in the evening at weddings or fairs. As the dancers perform, everyone watching fills up with energy. Everyone
Jaggar is one of the most famous and multipurpose folk songs of Uttarakhand, as it is used for worshiping spirits and ghosts, but also is used as a religious hymn while offering prayers to various gods and goddesses.
