Dogra Culture

Dogra Traditional Dress for Men and Women

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Dogras are known for their rich cultural heritage. Their unique beliefs, dances, folklore, customs, and ceremonies reflect their distinctive way of celebrating life. One key element of Duggar culture is the beautiful and diverse attire of the Dogras, chosen carefully to suit the weather in the Duggar region. The clothes or the traditional costumes of … Read more

Narsingh Dev Jamwal: Interesting things to know

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Dogri Poet Narsingh Dev Jamwal got prestigious Padma Shri Award, one of the highest civilian awards of the country. Narsingh Dev Jamwal of Jammu has been named for conferment of this award for his work in the field of literature and education. The award was presented by the President of India at a ceremonial function … Read more

Kunchoth – Festival envisages a message for the union of two souls celebrated in Doda and Bhaderwah

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For Hindus Like Karvachouth in other parts of the country, and Jammu region too, Kunchoth is a local festival celebrated with enthusiasm and religious fervour in Doda and Bhaderwah area of Jammu region. As many families from these two districts have migrated to Jammu district also, they celebrate the festival here too with great fervour. … Read more

Interesting things to know about Dogra Cuisine served in traditional way in Doona-Pattal

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Dogras are known for their rich culture and heritage. Among the various aspects of Dogra culture is the celebration at the time of marriage and other occasions such as birth of a child. Dogras also observe various rituals for their deceased relatives such as half yeary, yearly and  4th death anniversary of their relatives who … Read more

Why Women of Duggar are observing Pugga Vrat?

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Today women of Duggar are observing a traditional Dogra fast called as Pugga Vrat. The fast is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of moon) in the month of Magha according to Hindu lunar calendar.  Here is everything you need to know about it: Pugga Vrat is also called Sakat … Read more

Watch Video: People worshiping inside the tree trunk in Reasi

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There is a strong tradition of paying homage to ancestors in Dogra culture. Almost every clan has an ancestor whose shrine they visit every year and pay respects. We bring to you one such shrine in Reasi. Here in Reasi, at a little distance from the district centre, in village Marhi, people pay obeisance to their ancestors in a unique shrine.

The shrine has been erected within the trunk of a tree. Twice every year, the clan members come here to pay homage to their ancestors and present offerings, khaarka, to them. Watch this video to know more

Here in Reasi, at a little distance from the district centre, in village Marhi, people pay obeisance in a unique way.

Things to know about Safa or Turban : The Pride Of Dogra

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Dogra traditional Turban , also known as ‘Safa’ or ‘Pagri’ in local parlance is the most prominent item of Dogra dress.It is the representative of the pride of Dogras and is worn on head by men. Pagri is a symbol of honour and respect and wearing a pagri of different styles and colour depends on … Read more

What Dogra Women do on Karva Chauth

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It’s Karva Chauth and the moon continues to hold fort this day.  TV and movies have promoted Karwachauth like nothing before. Still here is how a typical Karwachauth of a Dogra lady is celebrated : Sargi: Days prior to the fast, mother in laws gift feniyaan-katlamme and other gifts to their daughter in law. Brothers … Read more

The Dogra trumpet – KAEL

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​Dogra’s have a rich musical history which is imbued with diversity in terms of forms, styles, kinds of instruments used, the way they are played, and more. While some of these forms and instruments made their way to the present and got their share of mainstream fame quite successfully, there are others which could not … Read more

How much do you know about the Dogri Folk Dances?

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Folk Dances in Jammu province:: Dances express the innermost joy and happiness of a man. These are the real pictures of the life of the people and their folk culture. Dances are always connected with some fairs, festivals or worship of God or Goddess. Main dances of Jammu Province are Dogri Bhangra, Gogri Dance, Letri … Read more

Dals and Dogras – A weekly menu of a typical Dogra household

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Weekly menu of jammu households dogra

A typical Dogra menu has to have a dal in it. Dogras love dal or lentils. The land of Duggar spans over hills, plains and kandi (rocky) areas and hence there is no dearth of greenery or fresh vegetables; yet there is a deep devotion for dals in our culture. Here is a typical weekly … Read more

Dogri lohri geet

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Songs are an inseparable part of the Lohri festival. The highlight of the celebration of the occasion is in fact the singing of traditional songs especially related to the festival during nighttime while dancing round the bonfire. Jammu Virasat brings you Dogri lohri geet.

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हिरणा-हिरणा शाली दे,सुते दे बिजाली दे
हिरणे मारी लते दी,चूड़ पजी खटे दी|
हरण आया समोती दा,खोलो जंदरा कोठी दा|

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Wish you a happy Lohri!

“Mujhe mat na bolo Tum” vs “ Mahaa jarra remote fadayo”

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In the year 1990 when Kashmiri Pandits migrated to Jammu, there was a culture clash between the Dogras and the Pandits but somehow they started to adjust with each other and certain incidents were really common at that time and even now. Pandits adjusted themselves as tenants in the houses of the Dogras, undoubtedly they … Read more

It’s about Richness & Liveliness of Dogra Culture

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The video showcases Glimpse of the Dogri Folk Music Programme “Bhaakh” organised by Natraj Natya Kunj at Abhinav Theater Jammu.

Duggar needs something loud to make its presence felt around the nation. What else could be better than our unique folk songs in the form of Bhaakhs. The nation might have long ignored us, Jammu and Dogras, but Bhaakh is something nobody can ignore. It’s loud, it’s melodious and reaches your heart and soul without requiring any musical instruments.

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Read also: You can’t be a proud Dogra if you don’t know about Mian Deedo

Bacch Dua Festival of Jammu and Dogra’s

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Bacch Dua – Hindu mother’s belonging to Dogra community perform rituals for the long life of their children.  Apart from being a religious festival for the Dogra’s, it is also an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation, and a celebration of traditional culture and customs.  While the ritual entails mother’s to fast and visit the temple … Read more

6 Things that every Dogra does during Janamashtami

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Janamashtami is a big day and celebrated all over India. Jammu too shares similar traditions and celebrates Janamashtami its own way. Though our traditions might be similar to the rest of India, yet there is a special charm to our Duggar and its celebrations of the day. Jammu Virasat compiles a list of activities that … Read more

The Death of Dogri and Dogra Culture

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The Death of Dogri and Dogra Culture

Written By Rakshit Just like all their compatriot sub-nationalities sharing the land mass of India, the people of Jammu have their own culture too. The people of Jammu have a totally different culture than that of the valley. They have their own language( Majority Dogri, but Poonchi, Bhadarwai and Gojri are also spoken) heritage, history and … Read more