Choose any two states of India and mention the following about them:
1. Festivals 2. Food
3. Dress
4. Art and architecture
Answers
Answer:
Rajasthan- festival- Pushkar camel festival
food- Daal baati churma
Dress- Ghaghra- choli
Punjab- festival- Lohri
dress- Punjabi kurta
Answer:
Explanation: Bihar Traditional Food, Dresses, Language, Dance
- Food of Bihar: Bihari cuisine lies somewhat between North and East India. The meals are predominantly vegetarian as there is a strong influence of Buddhism and Hindu values of non-violence on the region. However, due to the presence of many rivers abundant in fresh water fish, there are sections of the population that eat non-vegetarian food items.
Some of the most popular Bihari dishes are Chokha, Sattu Paratha and Bihari Fish Curry.
- Dress of Bihar: The traditional dresses of Bihar for mens are Dhoti, Kurta and Gamchha, and women it is Saree and Choli tops.
- Dance of Bihar: The common folk dances of Bihar include:
Jhijian Dance: This a form of folk dance of Bihar where women sing and dance to appease Lord Indra.
Jat Jatin Dance: This is performed by a couple and the dance depicts the hardships and life experiences of an emigrant couple.
Kajari Dance: The dance is performed during the rainy season. Young girls dance like a peacock in this form of folk dance.
- Language of Bihar: Bihari is the collective name given to the different languages spoken in the region. Some of the common dialects spoken in Bihar include Maithili, Bhojpuri, Magahi, Angika etc. Hindi is the official language and also the medium of instruction in many schools in Bihar.
Punjab Traditional Food, Dresses, Dance, Language
Food of Punjab: Punjabi cuisine is one of the most delicious cuisines in the country. The food is characterised by strong flavours and aroma. Although the cuisine includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, the meat dishes are quite popular not just in Punjab but all throughout the country. Dairy products are also widely used in the Punjabi cuisine.
Dress of Punjab: Traditional dresses for Punjabi men is kurta along with Tehmat/pajama, or even a dhoti styled with different types of pagri or turban. Women wear salwar kameez suit, Patiala suit with Paranda (a hair ornament) as traditional dresses.
Dance of Punjab: The common folk dance of punjab include –
Bhangra: Bhangra is one of the most popular traditional dance forms of India. It is usually performed during the harvest season and is noted for the colourful costumes and peppy music.
Language of Punjab: Punjabi is the state language of Punjab and is also the 10th most widely spoken native language in the world. Hindi is also widely spoken in Punjab.