Haryana : Culture

Haryana has been a cultural heartland of the country for over centuries. It is a place of diversified races, beliefs and faiths. The people of Haryana are tradition bound and have preserved their rich culture in the form of dance, drama, music, arts, and celebration of various fairs and festivals throughout the year. Haryana’s folk culture is based on old customs of meditation, Yoga and chanting of Vedic Mantras. The seasonal and religious festivals bring affability among the people. They take great delight in saang (a folk dance), dramas, ballads and songs during these occasions.

The residents of Haryana are vibrant-earthy people for whom life itself is a celebration. The main languages of Haryana are Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu but Haryanvi and Jatu are spoken in villages. The foods of the state have distinguishing flavours and are prepared especially during festive occasions.

Haryana has been successful in preserving its rich cultural heritage despite turbulent political upheavals. With rapid urbanization and close proximity to Delhi the cultural aspects are now taking a more modern hue.