UTTAR PRADESH-CULTURE

UTTAR PRADESH



Image result for culture and traditions uttar pradeshThe culture of Uttar Pradesh swears by its rich historical past. It is believed to be the land of the Nawabs, of Rama and Buddha, of Taj Mahal. It boasts of a mélange of vivid culture and architectural finesse. It is synonymous with vibrant hues, delectable cuisine, timeless traditions, monumental heritage and astounding music. Uttar Pradesh is like a canvas painted in different colours. From the ancient ruins of Sarnath and Ayodhya, the holy waters of Allahabad, the architecture of Agra and Lucknow, the commercial hub of Kanpur and Moradabad, the royal Nawabs of Lucknow and the fantastic realms of Varanasi; Uttar Pradesh is the heart of incredible India.

CUISINE

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Uttar Pradesh is a home to a variety of cuisines, most famous of which are Awadhi cuisines and Mughal cuisines, very popular in Lucknow. The delicious food is supposed to be a hereditary of the ruling Mughals. The most sought-after dishes include - dum biryani, dum Gosht and Nahari, which is slow cooked overnight and sealed in large pots. In the northern Uttar Pradesh, which includes Meerut, Moradabad, Mathura etc. ? the staple food includes kachori, Aloo curry and the very regular dal, roti and rice. Petha is a very famous sweet dish available in the state and owes its authenticity to the city of Agra. Among the drinks, people prefer lassi, chaas and roohafza.


CULTURE

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The people of Uttar Pradesh follow a large number of traditions and customs. The Hindu culture considers it auspicious to take a dip in the holy waters at least once in a lifetime. They believe it cleanses them of their sins. Uttar Pradesh has a lot of ghats to take the holy dip in. Allahabad has the world renowned Sangam, which is the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. In addition to flushing away sins, it is also believed to free you from the cycle of rebirth.
The culture of Uttar Pradesh is painted in the form of folk dances, conventional cuisines, long imparted values and traditions. It draws a large number of tourists worldwide because of the historic cities, rustic ancient forts, bustling markets and vibrant culture. Other than the folk music, dance, art and craft, people of Uttar Pradesh are known to adhere to their rich cultural heritage and traditional norms. They also take pride to be the first to introduce the two great epics- Ramayan and Mahabharat to the world. The state also has a plethora of fairs and festivals that adds to the charm and charisma of the state.

DRESSING

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Uttar Pradesh is mostly a state of two sects- Hindus and Muslims. The traditional costume of the women of Uttar Pradesh is a sari and a blouse or salwar kameez. The men opt for dhoti kurta or kurta pyjama. They also wear pagri or topi on their heads. On more festive occasions, men go for sherwani- which is an embroidered kurta with churidars. Women wear lehenga choli on formal occasions which is an embroidered long skirt with a blouse and a long scarf known as odhani. This is the unique costume of the women of Uttar Pradesh. They also adorn themselves in accessories including gold chains, necklaces, rings, bangles, trinkets, tiaras and anklets etc.


Uttar Pradesh is a home to a lot of architectural ruins- Taj Mahal being the most important one.With one visit, you still cannot expect to take all that this land has to offer. Other than the rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, lavish palaces and monuments.

BY
Jayasree M

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