Tradition

Ahoi Ashtami celebrated across Jammu Region

Ahoi ashtami celebrated across Jammu region by Mothers for the well being of their children. Ahoi Ashtami fast, is observed by mothers for prosperity of their Children. This Day is Dedicated to goddess Ahoi Mata, falls on the Ashtami (eighth day) of Kartik month.. This festival marks the beginning of Diwali. The Story of Ahoi Ashtami relates to a woman who lived in a village with her seven sons. D...[Read More]

Pugga Vrat- Mothers fasting for the longevity of their Children

Pugga Vrat is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of moon) in the month of Magha according to Hindu lunar calendar. Pugga Vrat is also called Sakat Chauth, Ganesh Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth. Lord Ganesha and the Moon God are worshiped on Pugga Vrat. This vrat is mainly observed in North India. A full day fast is observed on this day. Mothers observe fast on this day so th...[Read More]

Makar Sankranti(Khichdi) Celebrations in Jammu

Khichdi (Makar Sankranti) Makar Sankranti is one of the important festivals of India. The word Sankranti is derived from sat and kranti, meaning “Good Movement.” Sankranti means transmigration of Sun from one constellation of the zodiac to another. This festival is associated with nature, season change and agriculture. All the three things are base of life. As the factor of nature, thi...[Read More]

Tricholi – A type of ‘prasad’ prepared during Lohri in Jammu

Tricholi A type of ‘prasad‘ prepared during Lohri in Jammu Indian festivals are, more often than not, larger than life. Lohri is one of the most important festival in Dogra culture. Lohri Festival celebrates the onset of the harvest season in north India. People celebrate on this day to offer thanks to god for the precious crops before they begin harvesting them. It is also believed th...[Read More]

Choorma – Prasad of Purnima

Choorma Celebrations might vary from region to region, but there is always celebratory item in the form of Indian sweets, which are specially made on special days(wedding/festival) just like here is a Choorma specially prepared on the day of Purnima in Jammu (Dogras) Households. Purnima, the full moon day, is considered auspicious in the Hindus Calendar and most devotees observe fast throughout th...[Read More]

Dhan- Traditional Style of Cooking

Dhan- Dogra Traditional Style of Cooking

Sasrut

Sasrut Sasrut- Just like Gulra, is a type of sweet usually prepared dogra weddings. When bride move to her in law’s house she take this alongwith her and then in-laws distribute a little bit of it among all the relatives. [facebook=https://www.facebook.com/petbharlo/photos/pb.677216069081386.-2207520000.1447858385./682601701876156/]

Gulra

Gulra Gulra– A Jammu Special delicacy usually prepared dogra weddings. When bride move to her in law’s house she take this alongwith her and then in-laws distribute a little bit of it among all the relatives.

Karva Chauth and Importance of Sargi and Baya

Karva Chauth is one of the most awaited festivals of North India, which is celebrated by the married women. The word ‘Karva’ means diya (small earthen lamp) and ‘chauth’ means fourth since it falls on the 4th day after the full moon in the kartik month. Karva Chauth is a fast undertaken by married women who offer prayers seeking the welfare, prosperity, well-being, and longevity of their husba...[Read More]

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