Jaunsari people

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Jaunsari
Jaunsari lady of Uttarkhand.jpg
Jaunsari lady of Uttarkhand
Regions with significant populations
Jaunsar-Bawar, Uttarakhand
Languages
Jaunsari, Hindi
Religion
Predominantly:

Related ethnic groups
Indo-Aryan peoples

The Jaunsari are a small community found in Uttarakhand, northern India, more specifically in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of the western portion of the state in Garhwal Division. They speak the Jaunsari language which is an Indo-Aryan language.[1]

Jaunsari is a generic term for many communities.

Culture[edit]

Jaunsari community reveres ‘Mahasu Devta’ which is principal deity of Jaunsari tribes. Dance and music are integral part of Jaunsari culture. During festivals both men and women dance under the intoxication of the folk music. Local people perform folk dances such as Barada Nati, Harul and Raso.[2][3] Fair like Magh Mela and Bissu held which mark the harvesting period.[4]

View of Mahasu Devta Temple.
Traditional Harul dance

References[edit]

  1. "Jaunsari". euttarakhand. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  2. "Jaunsari Culture: Occult and Mysticism". euttarakhand. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. "Jaunsar Mahotsav enthralls with a mix of culture & history". dailypioneer. 10 February 2020.
  4. "For one region in Uttarakhand, Diwali is still a month away". dailyo. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2020.