People Culture Festivals

People, Culture, Festivals of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir are integrally associated with the social structure of the state. The vibrant cultural lives of the people here are influenced by their religious beliefs as well.

There celebrate many fairs and festivals here. The festivals are unique to the regions the people belong to and vary from community to community. The fairs that are held during the festivals are meant for social interaction and are thus and important part of the social structure of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Dogras of Kashmir have some wonderful and fascinating art forms as a part of their culture. There are music and dance forms of this community that are dedicated to different situations and seasons. The literature of these people composed in the Dogri language is also very rich.

The handicrafts of the various rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir are all over the world. The Kashmiri jewelry and clothing are very gorgeous and attractive. The people of Kashmir wear some wonderful ornaments made of silver and wood. These ornaments form an important part of the costume of the Kashmiri women.

The ritualistic practices of the Kashmiri people are influenced by the traditional Aryan customs. Later they were modified with time. There are different rituals practiced on occasions such as birth, wedding and death.

The religious beliefs of the people of different parts of the state are reflected in the different rituals that they practice.

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