Which is better Kumaon or Garhwal?

Ok Major difference between Garhwal and Kumaon is there hills. Kumaon region is more beautiful beacuase of its small hills as compared to Garhwal(other people can differ with me though i have never travelled Kumaon). One common thing about both regions is people are very simple ,deep rooted, down to earth and poor.

What is Kumaon culture?

Kumaon is one of the most Culturally rich region of not only of Uttarakhand but of India too. Weather its Tradition attire like Pichora or Dance forms like Chholiya or decorative art form like Aipan, Kumauni Culture is well know for its rich heritage, traditions and rituals.

What is the difference between Kumaon and Garhwal?

Talking about culture , kumaonis have turned extremely brahminical and ritualistic where as in garhwal it’s a bit plain and simple. These vedic or I should say smaart traditions in kumaon got assimilated during the Chand rule. Hence you would find too much orthodoxy in kumaon in every aspect of life.

What inspired the Garhwali-Kumaoni miniature painting tradition?

In the later days of its evolution, the Garhwali-Kumaoni miniature painting tradition drew much of its inspirations from the Kangra Kalams. Elements such as the landscape or architectural motifs and human figures painted by the Garhwali and Kumaoni painters reflect their debt to the Kangra techniques of Pahari painting.

Why a non Kumaoni pundit cannot conduct Kumaoni rituals?

This is the reason a non kumaoni pundit cannot conduct kumaoni rituals. The rituals are very elaborate and complex especially janeo and marriage. Marriage rituals upto 6 hours is not uncommon. One distinct feature in kumaoni priestly rituals is the use of jyooti patta and kush.

What are the different types of Chowki in Kumaon?

In kumaon every occasion there is a aipan ,say, namakaran, janeo , vivah even death. One which is very known is dulhiargha chowki which is drawn at dulhiargha place in marriage. There are various other chowkis drawn like saraswati chowki, Lakshmi chowki, Ganesh chowki, navdurga, janeo chowki, namakaran chowki etc.

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