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NAINITAL, 27 Nov.: A unique cybercultural convergence was showcased this weekend with the premiere of “Myar Pahar”, a compilation of songs performed by young Delhiites of Uttarakhandi origin.  Taking as their motto “spreading culture to the next generation,” the internet-based group spearheaded by Sanju “Pahadi”, [...]

By Rajiv Rawat
Garhwal Post, November 23, 2006
State Formation Day, the CII “Uttaranchal” Fair, and the Uttarakhand Mahotsav have come and gone from the desert scrub of the once lush Parade and Rangers’ Grounds. The glossy pamphlets and display tables of the various state agencies were impressive. Even more stunning was the incredible talent displayed during [...]

Best known for “Bedu Pako, Bara Masa” this new book unearths the intriguing story and radical roots of Mohan Upreti, one of Uttarakhand’s greatest cultural artists. Who knew that Bedu Pako was first performed in front of Khrushchev?
By Jaya Ramanathan
The Hindu, November 21, 2006
MOHAN UPRETI — The Man and His Art: Diwan Singh Bajeli; Pub.by [...]

The evening of Day 5 featured two traditional “Nataks” or plays, both centering on the court intrigues of the medieval period. The first play was set in Kumaoni, while the second in Garhwali.
Day 6 was attended by over 10,000 people owing to the various musical acts that set the crowds into a dancing frenzy.
Day 7 [...]

Day 3 of the Mahotsav was dedicated to up and coming Garhwali performers from as young as 10.The talent that was displayed was quite impressive.
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Day 2 of the Mahotsav was well attended, which bodes well for the rest of the festival. The acts again were incomparable. The controversy over the lack of Narender Singh Negi’s inclusion in the program continues to swirl, although the issue is beginning to be over politicized and thus risks descending into one of those [...]

Here are some pictures from the opening day of Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2006, the annual grassroots fair organized by Akhil Garhwal Sabha that brings together artists from all over the state.
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By Rajiv Rawat
Garhwal Post, 9 November 2006
It is fortuitous that I begin my regular biweekly column for Garhwal Post on the sixth anniversary of the foundation of “Uttaranchal.” As a resident of the US and Canada in the 1990s, I sought to do my small part for the Uttarakhand Andolan, but always felt disconnected from [...]

This album is powered by BubbleShare - Add to my blogGarhwal Post, November 9, 2006
Dehradun, 8 Nov: The Uttarakhand Sanyukt Sangarsh Morcha (USSM) held a dharna at the gates of Gandhi Park today to press their demand for moving the capital of Uttaranchal to Gairsen. Various representatives of groups affiliated to the joint action [...]