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| Uttarakhand basically devided two regions namely Kumaun (the eastern part) and Garhwal(western part). Garhwali/Kumaoni and more than 90% of them are Hindus. Many also colloquially call themselves Pahari meaning "hill person" to distinguish themselves from Desis (this term used here for people of other than hill areas). Most identify cattle herders known as Gujjar in the southwestern Terai. Many Punjabis arrived after the partition of India, and along with migrants from the adjoining plains, make up the m180ajority of the Terai population. Nepalis, Bengalis, and Tibetans of Eastern Tibet region (Khampa) have also settled in the state. |
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| The Culture of Uttarakhand has its roots in pre-history and has passed through the millennia, assimilating the influences of the waves upon waves of settlers that have sought sanctuary in the mountains. The essence of the past, however, has remained unchanged, with reverence for Nature and the celebration of life being its fundamental creed. |
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| The enigmatic Uttarakhand culture has its own sweetness. It has its origin in the Uttarakhand region which includes the region where the Himalayas and the plains meet. This region is also very auspicious as far as Hindu religion is considered. River Ganga, worshipped among Hindus as the Goddess Gangaji, originating from Gangotri, enter the plains in the Garhwal region. This place popularly known as Haridwar, meaning "Hari ka Dwar", the "Gate of God". The Uttarakhand music is considered as one of the sweetest folk song sung in India. |
| The arts, crafts, dance and music remain centred to this day on the many gods and goddesses, as well as the seasonal cycles. Temples dedicated to various deities dot the entire land. Irrespective of the sect or religion, the entire community participates in the festivals associated with religious or natural events. Of late, other events associated with history, the freedom struggle and national life have also begun to be celebrated but have borrowed heavily from the temporal for substance and form. The Culture of Uttarakhand finds manifestation in the lifestyle of its people. |
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