INDIAN CULTURE

INDIAN CULTURE

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Jammu and kashmir has a wonderful culture which has played an important role in earning accolades for it from across the world.The literature, lifestyle, language, religion, arts, music and dance, Jammu and kashmir is an outstanding tourist destination. Enjoy and experience the rich cultural heritage of the 'Paradise on earth' by planning a tour to Jammu and Kashmir.

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is mainly divided into three regions namely Jammu, kashmir and Ladakh, each region having its own unique traditions and customs. Kashmir is mainly inhabited by Muslims, Jammu by the Hindus and Ladakh by the Buddhists. However the best thing is that they reflect unity in diversity.The Dogras are another community of the state.

COLOURFUL DRESSES:
The colorful dresses of the people of Jammu and kashmir are very attractive.The majority of the population wear traditional clothes.During the winters they wear a kind of loose overcoat called Pheran.It is basically worn over a kurta and under a pheran, is a warm pot of charcoals called 'kangri',which hleps in keeping them warm.

LANGUAGE:
The main language of Jammu and kashmir is Urdu.The other languages spoken here are kashmiri,Ladakhi and Dogri.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS:
Numerous fairs and festivals are celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in Jammu and Kashmir. Some of the famous fairs and festivals of the state are Baisakhi (the harvest festival), lohri,Eid-ul-fitr, Jhiri Fair, Bahu mela, Mansar food and craft mela and  Purmandal mela

CUISINE:
                              
Food lovers will surely have a great time on their tour to Jammu and kashmir as the state has much to offer.Be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian, you will have a lot to choice roganjosh,yakhni and gushtaba, dum aloo and chaman. 

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SHANMUGAPRIYAA T
I BCA

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