Devotional and Folk Dance of Uttarakhand and Pudduchery By S hahzil hussain - June 28, 2023 Devotional and Folk Dance of Uttarakhand and Pudduchery Devotional Dance of Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand , also known as the "Land of Gods," has a rich cultural heritage that includes various forms of devotional dances. One of the popular devotional dances in Uttarakhand is the "Jagar." Jagar is performed to appease the local deities and seek their blessings. It is a night-long ritualistic dance performed by a group of dancers known as "Jagaris." The Jagaris dress up in traditional attire and use musical instruments like damau and turri (types of drums) to create rhythmic beats. They sing devotional songs and perform vigorous dance movements as an expression of devotion and reverence. Folk Dance of Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand has several vibrant folk dances that reflect the cultural traditions of the region. One well-known folk dance is the "Langvir Nritya....