Skip to main content

A Nostalgic Walk ...

My this write-up is dedicated to all the pahadis of Uttrakhand who are staying far from their native land.

Growing up in the hills is a blessing, you can live like a free spirit and enjoy the gifts of nature. Those who have been hampered by the mighty Himalayas might be feeling nostalgic on recalling the time they spent in the hills.

One of the best childhood memory is visiting our grandparents' village on vacations and fishing in the nearby river, there is nothing more pure and wonderful than dada dadi's love for their grandchildren.It's a bond like no other - the unconditional love grandparents have for their grandchildren is which we have with us for the lifelong in form of remembrance.

I am sure everyone remember those days when our loving parents used to sing a lullaby called Ghughuti basuti to make us fall asleep. Although, those words have faded from our memories and it’s hard to recall them, but the nostalgic memory of it is still scratched in our hearts.

While the city kids pass their time by watching television and playing video games, Pahadi kids like to invest their time in doing something creative. Collecting pine cones, painting them and decorating our homes with it was a great activity indeed, as it actually made use of the pine cones that were scattered all around our houses in abundance.






As a child, we all have heard from our parents that having food in an iron pot will cause rain in your wedding, but we being notorious Pahadi kids couldn’t keep ourselves away from having freshly cooked chudkani bhaat, that too in an iron pot.

Mother’s jewelry and her clothes that showcased the Pahadi culture was something that tempted us, each time she got it out for cleaning. I bet that all Pahadi girls must have had the opportunity of getting it draped by our lovely mothers and seeing how lovely it looked on us. And whenever we adorned it, it was necessary to dance on a Pahadi song and put up a little jig.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Lucknow: The City of Nawabs and kebabs!!

India is and was always known for its rich culture and tradition. The prosperity of India forced global attention towards it in the early 16th and 17th century. An era which is considered as a golden era in the Indian history is the era of Nawabs. City synonymous with Nawabs is Lucknow!!!!!! Welcome to Lucknow The City of Nawabs, Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and known for its grand monuments, clothing and cuisine, that carry forward with themselves the grandeur of Mughal supremacy.I Discovered the city's cultural treasures with my Bestie. We planned to visit this city and fell in love with its history and architectural monuments. Somehow it represents a combination of old reflected in Imambara and Residency monuments and contemporary reflected in the atmosphere of Ambedkar Memorial.   The beautiful city of Lucknow and the people are known to charm their visitors with their impeccable manners and hospitality. Located on the banks o...
1 comment
Read more

The Charm of Pahari Women- Traditional jewellery of Devbhoomi

The Charm of Pahari Women- Traditional jewellery of Devbhoomi The beautiful women of Uttarakhand are fond of wearing jewellery specially crafted in gold. Whenever you visit hills, you will see pahari ladies wearing traditional jewelries such as Paunje, Galobandh, Hansuli, Nath and Kundal with great pride. But with the modernization, pahari women are getting attracted to contemporary modern designs and traditional jewellery pieces are being ignored. Let’s have a look at the traditional Pahari jewellery that are being ignored these days:      Image Source: E-uttaranchal        1)       Nathuli – Nath is the charm of pahari women which id popular for its elegant style. It is  worn by Kumauni and Garwali women. However, there is a variation in the style and design but  charm remains the same. During any wedding, Nath is the star attraction and is celebrated for  its artistic design as it is on...
2 comments
Read more

Are My Mood Swings Normal?

You're up. You're down. And you're soon up again. It seems like you spend your days riding an emotional roller coaster. Are these changes normal? The answer is "maybe" -- so long as they don't disrupt your life or the lives of people around you. Many things can affect how your mood shifts throughout the day. For example, because of body rhythms, most people feel upbeat and energetic around noon but tend to have more negative feelings during the early afternoon or evening. Sometimes, mood swings are a symptom of a mental illness Or they could be a clue that something else is happening in your body. Serious mood shifts that threaten your well-being can be treated by medical professionals. Lifestyle changes can often help mild ones. But first, you'll need to figure out what could be causing your bumpy ride. Stress and Anxiety Day-to-day hassles and unexpected surprises -- both the good kind and the unpleasant ones -- can definitely chang...
Post a Comment
Read more