Traditional folk songs known as basanti come from the Kumaon area of Uttarakhand, India. The spring season is referred to as “Basanti,” and it is widely observed in this area. The rhythms of basanti songs are fast and energetic, and they are typically sung in groups by both men and women. Songs by Basanti frequently have romantic, natural, or springtime-related themes as their focus.
Bajuband is a folk song that is quite common in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Women typically sing it while doing household tasks like grinding grain, churning milk, or spinning wool. The term “Bajuband,” which refers to the decorative bracelet that women in the area wear on their upper arms, is derived from the Hindi terms “baju” (which means arm) and “band” (which means knotted).
Nainital District is in the Kumaon Division. It is bordered on the north by the Almora District and on the south by the Udham Singh Nagar District. Haldwani is the biggest town in the district. The headquarters are in Nainital.
Tehri Garhwal district is surrounded from all sides by the following districts: Rudraprayag District to the east, Dehradun District to the west, Uttarkashi District to the north, and Pauri Garhwal District to the south. In the Indian state of Uttarakhand, which is characterized by its mountainous terrain, this district is one of the most populous ones.
Uttarkashi District town lies high in the Himalaya range. The district contains the source of both the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, which attract thousands of Hindu pilgrims. The town lies on the main route to Gangotri, has many Hindu temples, and is also considered an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. The district is bounded on the north by Himachal Pradesh state, on the northeast by Tibet, on the east by Chamoli District, on the southeast by Rudraprayag District, on the south by Tehri Garhwal District, and on the west by Dehradun District.
Udham Singh Nagar district is located in the Terai region, and is part of the Kumaon Division. It is surrounded by the districts of Nainital to the north, Champawat to the northeast, Nepal to the east, the state of Uttar Pradesh to the south, and the state of Uttar Pradesh to the west. The administrative centre of the district is located in Rudrapur. The Nainital District was split off in October 1995 to form this new district, which was given the name Udham Singh at that time. Cities in Udham Singh Nagar District are Kashipur, Jaspur, Bajpur, Gadarpur, Rudrapur, Pantnagar, Kichha, Sitarganj, Khatima, and Shakti farm.
Rudraprayag district is bounded by Uttarkashi district on the north, Chamoli district on the east, Pauri Garhwal district on the south, and Tehri Garhwal district on the south.
Pithoragarh is Uttarakhand's most eastern Himalayan district. High Himalayan mountains, snow-capped peaks, passes, valleys, alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, perennial rivers, glaciers, and springs are all part of its natural landscape. The five tehsils that make up the district are Munsiyari, Dharchula, Didihat, Gangolihat, and Pithoragarh.
Pauri Garhwal district is surrounded by Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Almora, and Nainital districts on three sides. The southern edge of Pauri Garhwal district touches the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh. Its headquarters are in Pauri.
Haridwar is also known as the Gateway to the Gods, Mayapuri, Kapila, and Gangadwar. Followers of Lord Shiva (Har) and Lord Vishnu (Hari) call this place Haridwar. It is also a way to get to Dev Bhoomi and the four dhams (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri).
