Himachali Poetry

	Himachali Poetry Himachali may refer to: the people and culture of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh * Himachali arts and crafts *Himachali cap Himachali cap (Bushehri topi, Pahari topi, Kinnauri topi) is a distinctive Headgear, headdress associated with Himachal Pradesh#Culture, Himachal Pradesh's culture. It is a part of the traditional dress of many Central Pahari, Pahari inhabitants. ... Himachali music ** Himachali traditional dances * Himachali languages, the Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the state See also * {{Disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Culture Of Himachal Pradesh The North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is a state that has remained largely uninfluenced by Western culture. Himachal Pradesh is a multi-religion practising, multicultural and multilingual state. Some of the most commonly spoken languages are Hindi and the various Pahari languages. The Hindu communities residing in Himachal include the ''Brahmins'', ''Rajputs'', ''Kannets'', ''Rathis'' and ''Kolis''. There are also tribal population in the state which mainly comprise Gaddis, '' Kinnarms'', Gujjars, ''Pangawals'' and ''Lahaulis''. Himachal is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, paintings, metalware and woodwork are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawl is one of the products which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Himachali caps are also famous artwork of its people. Local music and dance reflects the cultural identity of the state. Through their dance and music, they praise their gods during local festivals and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh (; ; "Snow-laden Mountain Province") is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state also shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Himachal Pradesh is also known as , meaning 'Land of Gods' and which means 'Land of the Brave'. The predominantly mountainous region comprising the present-day Himachal Pradesh has been inhabited since pre-historic times, having witnessed multiple waves of human migrations from other areas. Through its history, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Arts And Crafts Of Himachal Pradesh Among arts and crafts that come out of Himachal Pradesh state in India are carpets, leather works, shawls, metalware, woodwork and paintings. Pashmina shawl is the product which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Colourful Himachali caps are also famous art work of the people. One tribe, ''Dom'', is expert in manufacturing bamboo items like boxes, sofas, chairs, baskets and racks. Metalware of the state include utensils, ritualistic vessels, idols, gold and silver jewelleries. Weaving, carving, painting, or chiselling is considered to be the part of the life of ''Himachalis''. Himachal is well known for designing shawls, especially in Kullu. The architecture, objects, shops, museums, galleries and craftsmen charm with a variety perfected over time. Women take an active part in pottery and men in carpentry. For ages, wood has been used in Himachal in the construction of temples, homes, idols etc.. Weaving The extreme winters of Himachal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Himachali Cap Himachali cap (Bushehri topi, Pahari topi, Kinnauri topi) is a distinctive Headgear, headdress associated with Himachal Pradesh#Culture, Himachal Pradesh's culture. It is a part of the traditional dress of many Central Pahari, Pahari inhabitants. History The Himachali cap was historically related to Kinnaur district, Kinnaur and reached other parts of Himachal Pradesh via princely state of Bushahr and Kullu. The weaving style and materials used for these caps differ from each other. The typical green colored Kinnauri/Bushahri cap is also worn in the adjoining areas of Garhwal Himalayas, specially in Dehradun (Jaunsar-Bawar), Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal. A similar, but different variety of red colored cap is worn in Uttarkashi and the neighboring areas of Garhwal (not to be confused with red colored Dhumal cap). These caps are more prevalent in the upper districts of Himachal and Garhwal. In Garhwal these caps are also known as Sikoli. Material and Shape Himachali caps are one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Music Of Himachal Pradesh The music of Himachal Pradesh includes many kinds of folk songs from the area, many of which are sung without accompaniment. Sindhu bairavi Styles is a type of song that celebrates extramarital romance.The word means lover . It is popular in Mahasu and Sirmaur, and is accompanied by a female dance called . Laman songs from Kullu Valley are another type of love song. Saṃskāra songs are sung at festivals and celebrations by women of Himachal Pradesh. These songs are based on ragas, which are compositions of Indian classical music, as are the martial . are religious songs, sung at the bride's house after a wedding and by women at the home of an unmarried girl. In Chamba- Pangi, wandering musicians play a ( tambourine) and perform, also using string puppets. Musical instruments Percussion Himachal Pradesh folk music features a wide variety of drums, including , , , , , , , , , , , and . Non-drum percussion instruments include the and ( gongs), ( tongs), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Traditional Dances Of Himachal Pradesh The traditional dances of Himachal Pradesh are very complicated. These dances are a vital part of tribal life. It reflects the culture and the tradition of Himachal. Hardly any festivity there is celebrated without dancing. Dance forms such as Nati are performed all over the region. Nati Dev Nati is a traditional folk dance practiced in the Western and Central Hills of the Indian subcontinent. It is primarily native to the state of Himachal Pradesh. Nati is the most famous dance of Himachal Pradesh. It is listed in the Guinness world record book as the largest folk dance. It mainly originated from himla, Mandi, Solan, Sirmaur, Kinnaur and Kulluand became popular across the state and in Chandigarh where Himachali youth performed this on cultural programmes in colleges and universities. Nati is performed on important occasions such as marriages and is very common during weddings and fairs in HIMACHAL PRADESH (H.P.) Nati, an intriguing dance form belonging to north India was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Western Pahari The Western Pahari languages are a group of Northern Indo-Aryan languages that are spoken in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Uttarakhand and Punjab Languages The following lists the languages classified as belonging to Western Pahari, with the provisional grouping used in Glottolog 4.1: :Jaunsari :Nuclear Himachali: :: Hinduri :: Pahari Kinnauri :: Kullu Pahari ::Mahasu Pahari ::Sirmauri :Mandeali :Kangric-Chamealic-Bhattiyali: ::Chamealic: :::Bhadarwahi ::: Churahi ::: Bhattiyali :::Bilaspuri :::Chambeali ::: Gaddi :::Pangwali ::Kangri-Dogri: :::Dogri :::Kangri These languages are a dialect chain, and neighbouring varieties may be mutually intelligible. Some Western Pahari languages have occasionally been regarded as dialects of either Dogri, Hindustani or Punjabi. Some Western Pahari languages, notably Dogri and Kangri, are tonal, like their close relative Punjabi but unlike most other Indic languages. Dogri has been an offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]