Himachal is one of the states of India, which is known for its beauty, tradition, culture, and many more. Popularly it is also known by the name of “Devbhumi” or “Land of Gods”.
The society is here is a unique blend of tribal and non-tribal, semi-tribal, semi-civilized and civilized, backward and modernized culture and the identity of hills and plain culture.
Himachal is bordered by the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west, Haryana on the southwest, Uttarakhand on the southeast, Tibet on the east, Uttar Pradesh on the southernmost point. Most of the state lies on the foothill of the Dhauladhar Range. It’s also said to be the fruit bowl of the country.
Earlier, it’s a part of Punjab. After Independence, the chief commissioner province of Himachal Pradesh was organized on 15 April 1948 due to the integration of 28 princely states.
Himachal becomes the 18th state of India on 26 Jan 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of India.
Like other states, tradition and culture also reflect their culture through music and dance and food.
Every district of this state has its unique form of dance like Losar, Shona are the dance form of Kinnaur district. Shunto is the dance form of Lahul and Spiti, Jhamakra is the dance form of Kangra and Kharait, Ujagjama and Chadhgebrikar are the dance of Kullu.
Unlike other states in India, Himachal Pardesh have its own traditional food which includes a variety of food like:
Himachal is famous for its handicraft also. Some famous handicrafts are wood craving, rugs and carpet, embroidery, leatherwork, metal craft and stone craft, Kullu shawl, Chamba Rumal, miniature paintings, Pullas etc.
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The ancient art of the state is divided into 3 groups:
Indo Aryan art is matured during the Guptas and flourished in Indo- Gangetic belt; this art exists in the form of painting, sculptures etc.
Indo Tibetan Art mainly flourishes in Lahul and Spiti, Kinnaur and the Trans –Himalayan region of Himachal.
Fair and festival are the culture and heritage of humankind. They are the symbol of joy and happiness. Himachal is a state of fairs and festival which represent their culture.
Himachal Pradesh is well in richness with culture, gods and with its tradition. One should visit this state.