April 11, 2012
Historical city of Jhansi is the
headquarters of Jhansi district in state of UttarPradesh which perched on the banks
of Pahuj River, Jhansi serves to be the gateway to Bundelkhand region. The name
of Jhansi reminds us the valor and bravery of Rani Lakshmibai popularly known
as Jhansi ki Rani (Queen of Jhansi). Jhansi which boasts of glorious history is
also rich in its culture and tradition.
Being a major city of Bundelkhand
region, Jhansi is sometimes referred as the mirror of Bundelkhand culture.
Culture of Jhansi represents the culture of entire Bundelkhand region. Hindi
and Bundeli are main languages of Jhansi. Bundeli is a basically a dialect of
Hindi language and is spoken in all part of Bundelkhand region. Jhansi is predominantly
populated by Hindu people.
Festivals celebrated in the city serve to be an
integral part of culture of Jhansi. Like many other parts of India, Jhansi too
celebrates all major festivals like Deepawali, holi, Dussera, etc. Besides,
there are many local festivals which the city of Jhansi celebrates with great
enthusiasm. Celebration of these festivals provides the insights into the
cultural and traditional life style of the people of Jhansi. Badhai, Saira, Rai
and Dhimrai are some of the unique folk dance forms of Jhansi and its
surrounding region. These beautiful folk dances are mainly performed on special
occasions like festivals and other cultural events.
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