CultureThe culture of Jammu and
Kashmir is a comprehensive
mingling of customs and
practices of its three distinct
regions, Kashmir, Jammu and
Ladakh. Culture of Jammu and
Kashmir is therefore an
interesting reflection of colour,
zest, harmony and concord
which makes Jammu and
Kashmir to stand apart with its
distinct features of age old
tradition and deep ethnicity.
FoodKashmiri cuisine is really a mouth
watering collection of delicacies.
They make use of good volume of
ghee which gives rich aroma to
the food. These days they have
started substituting ghee with
mustard oil just to avoid
consumption of excess fat. Rice is
the major staple food in Jammu
and Kashmir. The rice available in
Kashmir is light and very
aromatic. The dishes are purely
authentic and unique in taste.
Festivals Some of such prominent
fairs and festivals in Jammu
and Kashmir include Lohri,
Holi, Navratri, Baisakhi or
New Year , Guru Ravi Das’s
Birthday, Tihar and
Samkrant. Interestingly, all
Hindu, Muslim or Sikh fairs
and festivals are religiously
observed in the entire state.
Music and DanceJammu & Kashmir has a rich
tradition of music, dance and
drama. The folk music and dance
of the state is the lifeline of the
Kashmir's. There are various
dance forms performed according
to the. One of the popular dance
forms of the state is the Mask
Dance. As far as forms of music in
Kashmir is concerned there are
three distinct forms, viz. Sufi,
Ghazals and Choral Music.
Wanawun is another form of music
that is sung and played during
wedding ceremonies in Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir : Tourist Attraction
The northern most state of
India Jammu & Kashmir
has always attracted
travellers and visitors,
tourists and pilgrims to its
green heights and deep
vales. Jammu, the ‘land of
the fearless’ and the ‘land
of Gods and Goddesses’
was discovered by Raja
Jambu Lochan.
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