Culture of Himachal

Dances of Himachal
Himachal is a land of dances. Dances are an expression of joy and festive spirit . All festivals are celebrated with dance and music. Different tribes in Himachal have their own different dances. Dance forms like Dulshol, Dharveshi, Drodi, Dev Naritya, Rakshas Nritya, Dangi, Lasa, Nati and Nagas are the popular ones. They come as a welcome break from the monotony of life.
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People of Himachal
With a sprawling 95.77% of Hindus, the state of Himachal yet showcases a fine blend of various races in its inhabitants. The place is also inhabited by some Muslims who reside in Chamba, Kangra and Simaur Valleys. This state also has 1% population of Buddhist and residing in Trans Himalayan areas of Lahaul & Spiti and Kinnaur areas. Sikh population is also spread over Himachal Pradesh.
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Languages in Himachal
Despite Hindi being the state language of Himachal Pradesh, the natives of the land mostly converse in 'Pahari' that has various dialects or sub-languages.
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Art & Culture in Himchal
The cultural state of Himachal Pradesh apart from being known as the Land of Gods is also quite famous for its various art and craft forms. In this list of Himachal handicrafts, what tops everything is Thapada- a large embroidered shawl that is widely available in almost all the regions.
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Cuisine in Himachal
Cuisine of Himachal might not be as rich and varied as many other Indian states yet it definitely has a uniqueness of its own. Influence of Punjab and Tibet can be clearly seen in the Himachal cuisine. Moreover, the geographical and climatic conditions of the state have also had an impact on the way and kind of dishes prepared in the state.
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