Socio-cultural festivals of Kumaun Region in Uttarakhand and dishes prepared there in: A Study

Abstract

Uttarakhand state in India has two regions the Kumaun and Garhwal. The Kumaun region , full of natural beauty and wealth , has a unique identity. Here the ethics, living habits, food habits, dress, customs, religious beliefs. Songs dances etc., all have its own colour. The existence of Kumaun dates back to vaidic period. In Skand Puran, The Manas khand is stated which is basically the Kumaun region. There are so many temples and holy pilgrimage in this region. Here the socio cultural based festivals are celebrated and special dishes prepared in them. This culture is still preserved and maintained. In this communication an attempt has been made to describe all these in brief.