culture of each state in INDIA (part 1 ) western states

                                               culture of each state in INDIA (part 1 ) western states                                                                                                                                           

Jammu's Culture Jammu's Culture

• Folk Music and Dance:

  • Music: Popular folk music includes Dogri songs, Bhakh, Gwatri, and Kark.

  • Dance: Traditional dance forms include Kud, Heren, Phummian, and Rouf.

• Languages:

  • Main Language: Dogri is the primary language spoken in Jammu.

  • Other Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu are also widely spoken.

• Festivals:

  • Lohri: Celebrated with bonfires and traditional songs and dances.

  • Baisakhi: Marks the harvest season with music, dance, and fairs.

  • Makar Sankranti: Celebrated with kite flying and special dishes.

  • Navratri: A nine-day festival honoring the goddess Durga.

• Cuisine:

  • Staple Foods: Rice, wheat, and legumes.

  • Popular Dishes: Rajma (kidney beans), Aloo Dum, Kaladi (local cheese), and various meat dishes.                                                                                                                                  Folk Music and Dance                                                                                                     Music: Popular folk music includes Dogri songs, Bhakh, Gwatri, and Kark.                           Dance: Traditional dance forms include Kud, Heren, Phummian, and Rouf.

• Languages:

  • Main Language: Dogri is the primary language spoken in Jammu.

  • Other Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu are also widely spoken.

• Festivals:

  • Lohri: Celebrated with bonfires and traditional songs and dances.

  • Makar Sankranti: Celebrated with kite flying and special dishes.