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Uttaranchal is the famous “Devbhoomi” or the ‘land of gods’ is one of the major attractions of North India tours. The folk tour of Uttaranchal encompasses a journey to the picturesque state that is home to a wealth of art and culture. The folk arts in Uttaranchal are a strong evidence of the skilled abilities of its local artisans and the affluent cultural heritage of the state.
The two principal regions of Uttaranchal – Garhwal and Kumaon – are renowned for some remarkable folk art forms. The paintings of Garhwal are particularly famous among the folk arts of North India and are largely influenced by the Mughal style. These paintings have found a special place in some of the famous museums like the University Museum at Srinagar. The famous folk art form of Kumaon is Aipan wherein geometric and other figurines of gods, goddesses and nature adorn the walls, paper or cloth. Particularly striking are the beautifully decorated dupattas or ‘Pichhauras’ (known in local dialect). The Pitha paintings of Kumaon are also a popular folk art of the region wherein the divine seats of Lord Shiva, Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati are artistically decorated with geometrical patterns and floral motifs.
The most notable aspect of the folk tour of Kumaon, Uttaranchal, are the intriguing wall paintings known as Bar-Boond or the pattern of dash and dot where several dots are first drawn to outline the design and then joined together by numerous lines in different colors. Floral designs are a common feature of these paintings and are indeed splendid. Some other folk arts practiced in Kumaon are the tradition of making clay idols or Dikaras, baskets, wooden casks, mattresses, ropes and masks. The folk tour of Uttaranchal highlights the popular dances of the state like Langvir Nritya, Pandava Nritya and Barada Nati where the dancers narrate mythological legends of major deities. The famous folk songs of Uttaranchal are Malushahi, Bair and Hurkiya Bol.
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