Culture of Himachal Pradesh
Culture of mountainous North-Eastern Indian state
The North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, also known as Devbhoomi and Veerbhoomi, is a state that has remained largely uninfluenced by Western culture.
Himachal Pradesh is a multi-religion practising, multicultural and multilingual state. Himachal Pradesh culturally has three regions, Mahasu region, that includes almost whole of the upper Himachal and the second one is the lower Himachal which includes districts of Una, Kangra, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, parts of lower Mandi and parts of Chamba. The third part includes districts of Lahaul and Spiti, whole of the upper Kinnaur and some parts of Chamba. Some of the most commonly spoken languages are Hindi and the various Pahari languages.
Himachal is well known for its handicrafts. The carpets, leather works, shawls, paintings, metalware and woodwork are worth appreciating. Pashmina shawl is one of the products which is highly in demand not only in Himachal but all over the country. Himachali caps are also famous artwork of its people.
Local music and dance reflects the cultural identity of the state.
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