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Punjab, the land of Sikhism, is one of the most vibrant and beautiful states of India, famous for its exclusive culture. Culture of Punjab is one of the distinctive cultures found anywhere around the globe. The Punjabi culture is renowned for various reasons. There is an exclusiveness and vivacity in the lifestyle of the Punjabi people. The state of Punjab is located in north-west India, which is rinsed by five rivers. Punjab in Sanskrit means the land of five rivers, which are Zhelam, Raavi, Chenab, Satluj and Beas. There is a great importance to these rivers in the culture of Punjab. These rivers have religious significance also.
Punjab is a land of fairs and festivals. Numerous fairs and festivals are celebrated here with great enthusiasm and fanfare. According to a Punjabi idiom, there are 30 days and 32 festivals in a month in Punjab. The uniqueness of the culture of Punjab lies in these festivals. Baisakhi is one of the major festivals of Punjab. The festival is celebrated in the month of Baisakh-a Hindu month, which marks the beginning of traditional Indian calendar. Punjabi people and the young girls always wait for this euphoric occasion. The Baisakhi festival is a nice opportunity to observe the traditional life of Punjabi people from close quarters. Teej festival is another major festival that occurs in the Hindu month of Savan. The celebration of Teej starts from the third day of the month. The festival encourages Punjabi poets to write melodious songs and poems.
Some major festivals of Punjab are Puranmashi, Basant Panchami, Karva Chauth and Raksha Bandhan. One can observe the uniqueness of culture of Punjab in these festivals. Punjabi culture is at the heart of the Punjabi people.
Duppatta-a part of Punjabi dress- has very much importance in the life of Punjabi girls. The Duppatta increases elegance and gravity of the Punjabi women. As it is a part of Salwaar Kameez- a Punjabi dress- the dress is incomplete without a duppatta. One can purchase fashionable duppattas from the markets of Punjab. Some of the fashion shows are also being organized in Punjab, which showcase influence the importance of the duppatta in Punjabi life.
Pithhoo-a game, is also an exclusive part of the culture of Punjab. The game refreshes the charming memories of one’s childhood and it takes one back to the golden period of his/her life. There is a big trend of this game in the villages of Punjab. The game does not require any special equipment except for a rubber ball and five-six flat disc stones. The importance of the game is that it generates a lot of team spirit and co-ordination among the young children.
Thus, culture of Punjab is a nice combination of various games, events, festivals and celebrations. Do not miss an opportunity of exploring the richness and exclusiveness of Punjabi culture during your Punjab tours.
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