Garhwali people (Garhwali: गढ़वळि मन्खि) are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group who primarily live in the Garhwal Himalayas of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Any person who has ancestral Garhwali roots or lives in Garhwal and has a Garhwali heritage is called a Garhwali.

They include all those who speak the Garhwali language or any of its numerous dialects, living in Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts of Uttarakhand, India.

There is documented evidence that the Garhwal region has been inhabited by mankind at least since the Vedic period, and the people of Garhwal today are the descendants of different waves of migration of Indo-Aryan and Indo-Iranian people to these hills which took place over several centuries.

Significant communities of Garhwalis are present in the surrounding Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra along with a sizeable population overseas. According to various estimates, there are at least 25 lakh Garhwali migrants living in Delhi and the National Capital Region. Some Garhwalis also share links with the neighbouring Nepal with many similarities in traditions and culture.

Origin[link]

The region was originally settled by Kols, an aboriginal people of the Austro- Asiatic physical type who were later joined by Indo-Aryan Khas/Khasas tribes that arrived from the northwest by the Vedic period.

The Khas are typically thought to be descendants of the ancient Kamboj people who were of eastern Iranian origin. The Khasas are also believed to have arrived from Tajikistan and share some physical traits with the Tajik population.

Historians of Kumaun and Garhwal say that in the beginning there were only three castes: Khas Rajput, Khas Brahmin and Shilpkar. Main occupation of Khas Rajputs and Khas Brahmin was of Zamindari and law enforcement. Occupation of some Khas Brahmins was to perform religious rituals in temples and education of the elite. Shilpkar were mainly working for Brahmins and Rajputs, in their lands and were expert in handicrafts.

We can still see that surnames of these Khas origin people are associated with the name of villages they belonged to e.g. Bahuguna from Bughani, Painuly (Panuly) from Panyala and Uniyal from Uni and Nautiyal from Nauti. However, one's surname doesn't necessarily indicate the cast of the Garhwali people. For example, famous surnames Bisht and Bhandari are used by both Rajputs and Brahmins.

These people of Garhwal were later joined by others through several waves of migration, mainly due to pilgrimages, which took place over centuries from various parts of India. The immigrants, who mostly married with Khas women, brought in their own cultures which blended in with the existing local traditions over time.

Garhwal Kingdom[link]

Location of Uttarakhand within India.

A Garhwali lady in traditional attire.

The Kingdom of Garhwal was founded by Rajputs nearly 700 years ago, one of these chiefs, Ajai Pal, reduced all the minor principalities under his own sway, and founded the Garhwal Kingdom. He and his ancestors ruled over Garhwal and the adjacent state of Tehri-Garhwal, in an uninterrupted line till 1803, when the Gurkhas invaded Kumaon and Garhwal, driving the Garhwal chief into the plains. For twelve years the Gurkhas ruled the country with a rod of iron, until a series of encroachments by them on British territory led to the Anglo–Nepalese War in 1814. At the termination of the campaign, Garhwal and Kumaon were converted into British districts, while the Tehri principality was restored to a son of the former chief. The British district of Garhwal was in the Kumaon Division of the United Provinces, and had an area of 5,629 sq mi (14,580 km2). The present king of Kumaon kingdom is raja Mahendra Chand of Lamakhet, he is married to Rani Gita Chand of Rina and has three childrens (Rajkumari Aakanksha Chand, Rajkumari Mallika Chand, Rajkumar Aryan Chand) After annexation, Garhwal rapidly advanced in material prosperity. Two battalions of the Indian army (the 39th Garhwal Rifles) were recruited in the district, which also contained the military cantonment of Lansdowne. Grain and coarse cloth were exported, and salt, borax, livestock and wool were imported, and the trade with Tibet was considerable. The administrative headquarters were at the village of Pauri, but Srinagar was the largest city. It was an important mart, as was Kotdwara, the terminus of a branch of the Oudh and Rohilkhand railway from Najibabad. Later it was part of the Punjab Hill States Agency of British India, consisting of the present day Tehri Garhwal district and most of the Uttarkashi district and acceded to the Union of India in 1949.

Language[link]

The Garhwali language (गढ़वळि भाख/भासा)is a Central Pahari language belonging to the Northern Zone of Indo-Aryan languages and is native to Garhwal.

Garhwali like other languages changed a lot with the course of time. Ancient Garhwali was close to sanskrit like a dialect of it and which was later influenced by Prakrit and the famous Saursheni apabhrasha of Hindi. So it can be said that that the Garhwali language developed from or is a mixed form of the following languages:

• • ==Sanskrit==(vedic/Puranic and Lokik)
  • ==Pali/Prakrit==
  • ==Hindi(Saurseni Apabhrasha)==

With the course of time and due to the migrants Garhwali has borrowed words from Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Pahari, rajasthani.... etc and hence enriching its vocabulary.

Garhwali is one of the 325 recognized languages of India^[1] spoken by over 2,267,314^[2] people in Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar and Rudraprayag districts of Uttarakhand.^[3] Garhwali is also spoken by people in other parts of India including Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the official language of India. However, due to a number of reasons, Garhwali is one of the languages which is shrinking very rapidly. UNESCO’s Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger^[4] designates Garhwali as a language which is in the unsafe category and requires consistent conservation efforts.^[5]

Culture[link]

The culture of the present Garhwal is an amalgamation of influences from the indigenous population coupled with traditions superimposed by various immigrants, especially the Khas-Aryans, who settled in the region from time to time. And thus due to this the myths, dialects, languages, folk literature, festivals, fairs and forms of artistic expression, arts form the basis and the general essence of the character that Garhwali people generally possess. Culture and tradition of Garhwal is a little similar to that of the neighbouring regions of Himachal and Kumaun.

Garhwali people follow Hinduism along with a mix of traditional Garhwali Animism. Since the majority of the population of Garhwal constitutes of Brahmins , so the other castes also follow some or the other Brahmin traditions or atleast have Brahmin influence in their own traditions. Due to this influence, Sanskrit is used freely in almost all the rituals of Pandits and non-Pandits .

As per Hinduism, Garhwalis relate every peak, lake or mountain range somehow or the other to God and Goddess, ranging from those associated with the Shaiva, Shakta and Vaishnava traditions, to local Gods like Mahasu, Sameswar, Bhairav, Nagraja, Narsingh, Khetrapal, Ghandiyal, Aachris, Dainkinis, Sainkinis etc. The protagonists of the epic Mahabharat, the Pandavas, are said to have ended their life on earth by ascending the slopes of a peak in Western Garhwal called Swargarohini - literally, the 'Ascent to Heaven'. They are worshipped at in Garhwal and just like the epic unfolds that the five Pandava brothers had a common wife similar tradition have been reported in some areas like Jaunsaar, Bhabar and Ranwain. Temples are dedicated to the nine famous Goddesses, other local Goddesses, Bhairava, Surya, Ganesh, Kandar devta, Bhagwati, Ghandiyal. The Char Dham or the four pilgrimage which are auspicious to the Hindus are all located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. There are many famous temples in and around various areas of Garhwal but most temples are dedicated to Shiva, Kalbhairav, Bhagwati, Ghandiyal, Nagraja, Narhsingh and Khetrapal.

Lifestyle[link]

The Garhwal Rifles marching in the Republic Day Parade, Rajpath, New Delhi.

As Uttarakhand is a major source of recruits for the Indian Army. Garhwali ladies are therefore very laborious working right from dawn to dusk. They are bound to do this as most of the men are out for earning a living for their families. There is also widespread migration to urban areas due to lack of employment opportunities in the state, especially in rural and remote areas. People work hard for their livelihood.

Armed forces[link]

The Indian Armed Forces and the Paramilitary forces of India have been the major source of employment for the Garhwali population. Designated as a "Martial Race" under British India, recruits from Uttarakhand are still over-represented in the armed forces compared to other states. The nineteen battalions of the Garhwal Rifles together with the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army clearly reflects the participation of the Garhwali people in defending and safe-guarding the frontiers of India.

Festivals[link]

The Garhwali people observe and celebrate all the hindu fasts and festivals, enjoying a variety of festivals ranging from Makraini Sakraant/uttarayani (Makar Sankranti), Basant Panchmi, Holi, Diwali (Bagwali), Vijaydashmi, Bikhot, Maun etc. During festivals, Garhwalis perform various folk dances like Raaso, Harul, Jhumeilo, Taandi, Pandav Nritya, Langvir nritya, Thadya, Chauphula etc.

Cuisine[link]

Garhwali food is very simple but very nutritious completely suits the hard environment. Pulses like Gehet,gauth,swanta,toor(tur), gauthare fashioned into different preparations like ras-bhaat, chainsu, faanu and thatwaani, thatchwari, kwuadu attu, miceyani roti all are unique preparations. In sweet dishes primarily tasmai, lapsi, arsa, rwatna, kandku, palyu are relished by all Garhwali ppl. In chutneys bhangjeera has no substitute. Jholi or curry seasoned with curd. Chudkani and jol made from bhatt pulses. Cereals like Koda with rice and wheat are popular. Kaaphli which is the same as saag of Punjab is also popular. Fruits like maltas(mekauti), narangi grow in the upper himalayas and papayas and mangoes in somewhat lower hilly areas such as pola(near tilwara) are grown.

Since garhwal region comprises of rugged mountains so the flora and fauna of different climatic conditions are readily available to be used in everyday cooking. This naturally provides the scope for the variety of cuisine in a garhwali kitchen.

Local Deities[link]

Chota Char Dham

Kedarnath

Badrinath

Gangotri

Yamunotri

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Nanda Devi (Raj Jat): is an ancient tradition, which has been in vogue in the region for a long time. The genesis of Nanda worship is wrapped in mystery. However, most scholars agree that its genesis dates back to the 9th century or even before. According to the folk songs sung at Nauti during this Jat, King Shalipal of Chandpur Garhi is said to have laid the foundation of this tradition. He directed his royal priests to worship the Goddess according to his instructions. Nandadevi Raj Jat is an important religious event of Garhwal region of Uttrakhand It involves a long trekking for taking the areas reigning deity Goddess Nanda to her divine destination of Gaungati peak which is believed to be the abode of her consort, Lord Shiva. The Raj Jat is taken up every 12 years, after elaborate preparations by the descendants of the royal priests now living at village Nauti and royal class of Kunwars living in Kansuwar. The purpose of the 280 km. long arduous trek undertaken by thousands of devotees is to escort the Goddess to her in-laws place. The Jat resembles the postnuptial rite of ceremonially seeing off a daughter as she leaves for her husbands home with all her personal effects and dowry.^[6]

Surkunda Devi: is a Hindu temple situated close to the small resort hamlet of Dhanaulti in Tehri District. It is at an altitude of about 2,757m metres, or 9500 ft; lies close to nearby hill stations of Dhanaulti (8 km) and Chamba (22 km). It is surrounded by dense forests and affords a scenic view of the surrounding region including the Himalayas to the north, and certain cities to the south (e.g., Dehradun, Rishikesh) The Ganga Dussera festival is celebrated every year between May and June.^[7]

Chandrabadni Devi Temple: this place is in Tehri garhwal and one can reach the temple either from Kandikhal en route Srinagar-Tehri, from where it is a 8 km walk to the temple or from Janikhal en route Dev Prayag-Tehri via a link road up to Jurana (9 km) and then take a bridle path (1.5 km) up to the temple. A big fair is held in April every year. Adding to the various religious and culture performances, the view of the snowcapped Himalayas is soul lifting. A visit to the shrine is an experience to cherish.^[8]

Jwalpa Devi Temple: This is a famous shaktipeeth of garhwal dedicated to Goddess Jwalpa. It is situated on the Right Bank of the Nawalika River, 34 Kms from Pauri, on the main Pauri- Kotdwar road. According to a legend in Skandha Puraan, Sachi(daughter of the demon king Pulom) wanted to marry devraj Indra so she worshipped The Supreme mother Goddess 'Shakti' here at this place. The Goddess then appeared in the form of Deeptimaan Jwalehwari and her wish was fulfilled. This name then gradually as the time passed was cut short and moduled to Jwalpa Devi. Adi Guru Shankaracharya visited and prayed in this temple and it is said that The Goddess appeared to him. Every year Navratri fair is held twice, on the occasion of Chitra and Shardiya Navratri. Anthwals are the traditional priests and care-takers of this temple as the present temple was constructed by Late Pt Shri Dutta Ram Anthwal(Anthwals being the zameendaar of the area, originally from village Aneth). Every year thousands of people visit this temple, specially unmarried girls as it is said that the girls get fine grooms just like Indraani(sachi) got Lord Indra by the grace of The Goddess.

Jaagar Spirit Worship: Jaagar (जागर) falls in the category of ghost and spiritual worship, in the form of a folk song or at times combined with dances. Sometimes, Jaagar may also be in the form of Puja folk songs and are sung in honour of the various gods and goddesses. There are more than 500 ballads on indigenous spirits, gods and goddesses, fairies and ghosts. It can be termed as a mast hysteria. The chief priest, Jagariya, fixes the time on which a jagar is to be performed. Around the burning fire, in a circle, are members of the village or family-suddenly the Dangariya or medium, slowly, and with measured drum beats, starts to invoke the spirit. Coupled with his singing, punctuated by the exotic drum-beats, and the shrill sound of the thali', the crescendo, builds up and drives the listeners into a trance. In a fit of ectasy they leap, shout, tremble and jump. As they move around the fire, the Das starts to address them by the name of the spirit or spirits involved and asks the spirits, the questions that are sought by some families and the remedies. Usually the spirit demands a sacrifice of a goat or a chicken. The spirit is sent back to its Himalayan abode and the spell breaks-the dance and the ceremony is over. While in a state of trance the dancers lick red-hot pokers, or shove their hands into the blazing fire without being harmed. The instruments used are a big Drum (Dhol), a smaller Drum (Damau), Hurka and Thali. There are evidences that this all started as a means of entertainment in old age Garhwal same as enactment of Ramayana but subsequently got coupled with superstitions of ghosts and was transformed into present form.

Garhwali Brahmin Clans[link]

Princely flag of Tehri Garhwal.

According to a 2007 study, Uttarakhand has the highest percentage of brahmins of any state in India, with approximately 20% of the population being brahmin.^[9] Garhwal, in particular, has a very high percentage of Brahmins (30-40%).

The migrations of Brahmins took place in different waves among which the Khas Brahmins of Khas tribe are considered to be the early Aryans who settled in Garhwal. The Khas tribe is found not only in Garhwal but all across the Himalyan region from Kashmir to Nepal and even further. The Khas people are also known as 'Bith' in Garhwal and are distinguished from the Shilpkaars(Scheduled Castes of Garhwal) and the Kirats(Various Bhotia tribes).

It has been a matter of debate whether all the Garhwali Brahmins and Rajputs, who form a mojority in Garhwal, have migrated from the plains. Most historians and anthropologists do not agree to this claim. If there would have been migrations on such a large basis, it would necessarily find mention in the histories of the states from where they migrated. Also important is to note that why no Jats, Gujjars, Baniyas, Yadavs or Kurmis migrated to the region even when they live in such big numbers in the neighbouring areas of Garhwal. Thus, Garhwali Pandits are mostly of [Khas-Aryan|Indo-Aryan|Indo-Iranian] descent. But today, most Garhwali Brahmins claim that their ancestors have come from outside. It is just a misconception and doesn't have any scientific basis. Also, most Garhwali Brahmins do not accept their Khas roots today and claim to be of the second wave of Aryans like the Brahmins of the plains. But the Khas traditions and culture, which is common to both Rajputs and Brahmins of Garhwal, is shared and highly practised by both these communities. The following are some of the Garhwali Brahmin clans/Surnames:

• Anthwal,suyal, Chamoli, Kagdiyal, Kandpal, Khali, Dhoundiyal, Chamola, Joshi, Kothiyal, Dangwal, Jhildiyal, Dobriyal, Thapliyal, Kandwal, Hatwal, Lakhera, Dabral, Gairola, Jakhmola, Rudola, Jamloki, Dhyani, Painuly (Panuly), Pant, Sati, Kimothi, Dimri, Nawani, Bahuguna, Chaukiyal, Khanduri, Godiyal, Pandey, Tiwari, Semwal, Shailwal, Joshi, Nautiyal, Badoni, Raturi, Badola, Barthwal, Mamgain, Chandola, Upreti / Uprety, Bhatt, Pathak, Sarola, Khantwal, Kukreti, Balooni, Bandooni, Budakoti, Kotnala, Naithani, Dhasmana, Juyal, Joshi, Kala, Dobhal, Duklan, Bijalwan, Binjola, Uniyal, Maithani, Sundriyal, Dandriyal, Maikhuri, Kothari, Sareera, Bahukhandi, Kapruwan, Pokhriyal, Todaria/Todariya, Babulkar, Karnatak, Dobriyal, Gauniyal, Jadli, Ghildiyal, Sundali, Silmana, Saklani, Devrani, Kulasari/Kulashri, Balodi, Gaur, Belwal, Baunthiyal, Khughshal/Kugshal, Hindwan,Benjwal,Kimothi, Panthri and many more.

Garhwali Rajput Clans[link]

About 50% of people are Rajput in Garhwal. Garhwali Rajputs are of pure Khas-Aryan, which is why they are similar to the Brahmins of Garhwal and share similar culture and traditions with them. They are distinct from the Rajputs of the plains and do not intermarry with them. On the other side, the Royal Family of Garhwal does not inter marry with the garhwali Rajputs because they had immigrated to Garhwal thousands of years back from the plains.

• Parmar, Panwar, Kunwar, Kandari Rawat,mahar, Khatri, Patwal, Negi, Chauhan, Rana, Pundir, Bisht, Bhandari, Bartwal, Gusain, Aswal, Ramola, Khati, Jayara, Patwal, Miyan, Manral etc.

Garhwali Rajputs have many more surnames based on their village origins but most people prefer their professional surnames like Rawat, Negi, Bisht, Bhandari, etc.

Garhwali personalities[link]

• Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
• Narendra Singh Negi
• Shri Paripoornanand Painuly
• Bachan Singh Negi
• Veer Chandra Singh Gadhwali
• Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna
• Maj. Gen. Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri
• Madho Singh Bhandari
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shri_Dev_Suman
• Bachendri Pal
• Jaspal Rana
• Deepak Dobriyal
• Anushka Sharma
• Varun Badola
• Shivanand Nautiyal
• Bhagat Darhshan
• Gabbar Singh Negi
• Parmanand Chamoli
• Iswari Dutt Kagdiyal
• Satpal Maharaj
• Prempal Singh Rawat
• Mangla Rawat
• Bhola Maharaj
• Gaura Devi
• Pandit. Satyeshwar Prasad Raturi
• Sunderlal Bahuguna
• Thakur Surveer Singh
• Vidya Sagar Nautiyal
• Surjan Singh Bhandari* Parimarjan Negi
• Chandra Kunwar Bartwal
• Arjun singh gusain pauri garhwal
• Sakshi Rawat Dhoni
• Dr. Rajesh Bahuguna, Principal Law College Dehradun.
• Mrs. Beena Bahuguna, Senior Rajya Andolankari, Mahila President, (UKD)

Jyoti Mamgain

• Asha Rawat (Fish)

Jagadguru Shankracharya Swami Madhvashram ji

See also[link]

• Sarola brahmin
• Garhwal division
• Garhwal Rifles
• Garhwali language
• Kumaon Regiment
• Kumaoni people
• Martial Race
• Uttarakhand

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Narendra Singh Negi (Hindi: नरेन्द्र सिंह नेगी) is one of the most prominent folk singers of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. In Uttarkhand it is a famous saying that if you want to know about Uttarakhnd, its people, society, life, culture, traditions and politics then either refer to books of scholars or listen to the songs of Nrendra Singh Negi. An institution by himself Shri Negi is amongst the most popular artists of Uttarakhand. He is not a mere entertainer but he is an artist, a singer, a composer and a poet, who is sensitive to his surroundings.

Background[link]

Born on 12 August 1949 in Pauri Village in Pauri Garhwal District (Uttarakhand) ~~ पौड़ी जिले का पौड़ी गाँव (उत्तराखंड), Negi Ji started his career from Pauri and now he has performed almost in all the major countries of the world. This renowned singer of Garhwal (Uttarakhand) believes in quality rather than quantity and that's the reason why people like his song very much. With time lots of singers got introduced to Garhwali Music Industry but despite of these new voices, his voice is still being heard by entire Uttarakhand with same respect and affection.The main cynosure of Negi's song is his lyrics and intense emotional for Uttarakhand and people of Uttarakhand.He has covered all the sorrows , cheerfulness and aspect of Uttrakhandi peoples life only through his lyrics and voice.He has sung all kind of Uttarakhndi Lok Gheets(Folk Song) without altering the emotion and dignity of those folk song. He is one of the most popular singer among inhabitants as well as non residents, the Folk Genome Tank of Uttarakhand has got many of his hit songs in their collection with number of followers pertaining individual songs.^[1]

Family[link]

He has a family of four members with two kids Ritu and Kavilas. Ritu, his daughter is working in one of the MNC in Delhi whereas his son Kavilas has successfully completed the MBA course. Like Negi Ji, his wife Usha Negi is also serving Uttarakhand through her delicious Garhwali/Uttarakhandi Dishes that she promotes in various occasions and platforms. For this she also got recognized in Himalayan Estate Food Festival held in Palampur (Himachal Pradesh). Negi Ji served as a District Information Officer in Information and Public Relation Department till July 2005. Right now he is concentrating on his family and on his upcoming songs..

Music career[link]

Negi Ji started his music career by releasing "Garhwali Geetmala". These Garhwali Geetmalas came in 10 different parts. As these Garhwali Geetmalas were from different companies he was finding it difficult to manage them. So he finally switched into releasing his cassettes by giving them separate titles. His first album came with the title called "Buraans". Buraans is a well-known flower found on hills.

This renowned singer from Garhwal has sung more than 1000 songs till now. He has been awarded in various occasions from public round the world. Long time back Akashwaani, Lucknow recognized and awarded him as the most popular folk singer among 10 other artists. This was based on the number of mails that they received for "Farmayashi Geet" (Songs on Demand).

Till now Negi ji has performed in various countries like USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Muscat, Oman, Bahrain and U.A.E. etc. Garhwali & Kumauni Societies, which are run by Garhwali-Kumauni NRIs regularly calls him to perform abroad. Garhwali-Kumauni families living abroad and in India enjoy his songs very much. "It is their love that still I am continuing with my singing", says Negi ji.He only believe in reality of the Uttarakhand's culture,that is why his all the songs are reality based and that is why negiji is so close to the people of Uttarakhand.Being a garhwali singer he is also most populer singer of kumaoni people,all kumaoni people don't understand garhwali but they all like and injoy negiji's songs.

He likes the work of Gulzar sahab. "His work, old or new has a deep meaning". Besides singing Negi Ji is also into writing. Till now his 3 books have published. His first book "Khuch Kandi" (meaning cane bucket used to carry Arsa and Roat) got published in 1992. His second book "Gaadiyoun Ki Ganga, Saniyoun Ka Samudar" (meaning Ganges of imagination and sea of lust) got published in 2000. His third book "Muth Boti Ki Rakh" (meaning tighten your palm and hands and be ready) got published by Shekhar Pathak. This book has got the collection of all his "aandolan" songs. His fourth book will shortly be available in the market.

In years past, he has also sung sad elegies to Tehri town, recently inundated by the Tehri dam, as well as fiery protest songs during the Uttarakhand separate state movement.

In 2007, the Calcutta-based Telegraph^[2] called him the "Dylan of the Hills" for his 2006 protest song, Nauchami Narain, against the then Chief Minister ND Tiwari and the entire political class of Uttarakhand.

Tribune News Service, Haridwar, November posted that Negi has a smooth, sweet voice that transcends barriers of language. His songs in the nineties during the Uttarakhand state movement inspired the hill folk to stand up and fight for the cause of a separate state.

Music releases[link]

• Ab kathga khelyo
• Ankhi supnyali whe geni
• Aijadi bhagyani
• Beti bwari
• Burans
• chakrachal
• Chali be motor chali
• Cham ghungru
• Chibraat
• Chuyaal
• Dagdya
• Ghasyari
• Haldi haath
• Hosiya umar
• Jai dhari devi
• Kai the khojyani holi
• Khud
• Maya ko mundaro
• Nauchammi narena
• Nayu nayu byo cha
• Rumuk
• Salyaan Syali
• Samdola ka dwi din
• Syani
• Thando re thando
• Tu holi beera
• Tumari maya ma
• Utha jaga uttrakhand

See also[link]

• Garhwal division
• Garhwali language
• Garhwali people
• Kumauni People
• Kumaon Division
• Kumaoni

Sandhya

References[link]