Culture of Garhwal
The culture of Garhwal has evolved over time and keeps together the roots of the ancestors, the history of the people and the culture of the region within itself. Garhwal has a very rich culture. The people of Garhwal also known as Garhwalis have songs for every occasion from birth to death. They believe in the almighty and sing songs in praise of him. The present Garhwal is a blend of the original settlers or the indigenous population and of the immigrants from other places who have come and settled there. The Garhwali culture is majorly influenced by Gods and Goddesses and also seasonal cycles. All art forms, dances, music are for the Gods and for the seasons. The rich blend of the past and the present has always been a reason for attracting tourists. They come to experience rich culture of Garhwal and take home with them peace and tranquility.
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