Phots of Nanda Devi Women’s Festival U.K,नंदादेवी वार्षिक महोत्सव की तस्वीरें

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

Shri Tej Singh Rawat, Gram Pradhan of Lata unfurled the tri color.

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

Indira Devi raised the issue of hypocrisy in the name of women participation and stressed the need for actual participation in the development process.

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

   Flute was one of the most favourite musical instrument of shepherds. Bal Singh and Surendra Singh performed on a rusted flute during the festival.

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

Govind Singh Rawat Memorial Community Rights Running Cricket Cup.

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

The traditional group dance.

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

   Grand Ma Gwanchi Devi is the only one who still knows the traditional medicine for Ghaam Jwar, a fever caused by excessive sun exposure in high altitudes. There is only one more women Sureshi Devi who knows the secrets of traditional medicine. Western allopathic health services are not available in the villages.

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

Himatu Lal is the only surviving person who knows the initiation rituals and mantras on mask dances during the Baisakhi festival. Also seen are Bhagat Singh, the President of Yuvak Mangal Dal of Lata and Brigadier (Retd) S. S. Patwal, the chief guest of the festival.

[एम.एस. मेहता /M S Mehta 9910532720]

Good informaiton jakhi ji..

Nice photos.







Source of information : http://nandadevi.prayaga.org/?page_id=49#

[Devbhoomi,Uttarakhand]

   Gabbar Singh of Bhalgaon is the only practicing Jagri in the Niti Valley.