About Uttar Pradesh Culture

Culture of Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, two epics, 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' are valuable and reveals affluent tradition of the state.. From the epic age, the region of Uttar Pradesh followed several cultures. The two most noteworthy were the Buddha and Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar. Vast literature and many relics of art and architecture encompass valued cultural inheritance of the state of Uttar Pradesh. In this state variety of fairs and festivals are celebrated. In every part of state whether it is the village or the town, people have distinct culture and they celebrate many traditional ceremony with great enthusiasm. Uttar Pradesh never fades its deep-rooted culture. All Indian festivals are celebrated in this state with traditional jolliness and passion. Uttar Pradesh is famous for the Kathak dance style which is the most admired classical dance form in India. Today, foreign countries have also learned this elegant dance form to perfection. The typical songs and dances reflect traits of local Uttar Pradesh culture. Folk tradition of the region includes songs called rasiya, which celebrate the divine love of Radha and Shri Krishna. These songs are accompanied by large drums known as bumb and are performed at many festivals. Other folk dances or folk theater forms include Khayal, Naqal - (mimicry), Nautanki, Qawwali, Ramlila which includes enacting the entire Ramayana and Raslila Swang.

Unique handicrafts made by people of this state give fame to UP all over world. Skilled and efficient artisans of Lucknow are famous for making the Chickankari Embroidery. In Uttar Pradesh large number of Brass and Copper items is made. There are thousands of establishments. The varied Culture of Uttar Pradesh is reflected from these backgrounds. Mirzapur and Bhadohi cities are known for carpets. Metal ware, especially brass artifacts of Moradabad are famous all around world. Pilibhit is recognized for its wood flutes and wood chappal (Khadaoo). Flutes are exported to Europe, America and other conteries. Saharanpur is famousr for all over India and abroad for wood carving items produced. banarasi saris and silk of Varanasi is famous and used in marriage in the state.