March 17, 2012
Culture of
Jamnagar
Jamnagar, formerly known as Nawanagar, is prominent city of
Gujarat state. The state of Gujarat is known for its vibrant culture and rich
traditions. Jamnagar being a part of the state is no exception to it. The city
is populated by the majority of Hindu people followed by Muslim and Christian.
Gujarati is the main language of the city while Kachchi is also spoken by some
people there. Kanthiawadi language which is a vernacular form of Gujarati
language is widely used for day-to-day communication in the city. Ahir, Satvaras, Patels, Bhanushalis, Patels,
Rajputs (Darbars), Mers, etc are some of communities which are inhabited in the
city.
Cuisines of Jamnagar are mostly traditional
vegetarian food dishes with
each dish being quite different from other. Traditional attire of the people of
Jamnagar and Gujarat state as a whole are very delicate and colorful. Lehnga
choli or Ghagra Choli with Odhani or Dupatta worn over it is the traditional
outfit of women in Jamnagar, while Dhoti and short or long coat with the turban
cap is traditional dress of the men. Most of the people have now taken to
modern style of living and they are rarely seen in their traditional outfit
except at religious and cultural events.
Cuisines of Jamnagar are mostly traditional
vegetarian food dishes with
each dish being quite different from other. Traditional attire of the people of
Jamnagar and Gujarat state as a whole are very delicate and colorful. Lehnga
choli or Ghagra Choli with Odhani or Dupatta worn over it is the traditional
outfit of women in Jamnagar, while Dhoti and short or long coat with the turban
cap is traditional dress of the men. Most of the people have now taken to
modern style of living and they are rarely seen in their traditional outfit
except at religious and cultural events.
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