Women
have always been an integral part of human civilization. The position of women
in Indian villages has seen many significant changes from the ancient period to
the contemporary period. Historical incidents of sati are also
celebrated in folklore. in which The women were forcefully burnt with their
dead husbands and made Sati. they were given in marriage at an early age of
only 4-5 years and the young widows were also not allowed to remarry.
However
such...
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Religious Groups
The population is
overwhelmingly Hindu. The percentage of Hindu population in Hamirpur is much higher than the percentage of
its surroundings. The Muslim population of Hamirpur District
lies mostly in Kurara, Rath, Maudaha and Muskara.
Coexisting with
mainstream Hinduism have diversity of religious beliefs and practices so they impart a powerful influence of Folk
culture.which makes this region unique among numerous other traditions...
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Hamirpur Folk Songs
Folk songs of the district is simply diffirent and deep rooted. Mostly thease songs are sung in some occation such as marriage, festivals, while grinding and during harvesting.
"Bhari dupahri sawan Gaiye, sorath gaiye adhi raat. Alha saira wa din Gaiye, ja din jhadi lage din raat."
Some of popular folk songs are.
1. Faag : Faag song is a rhythmic music famous and it could be heard in the entire Hamirpur region during spring season when...
