Jammu and Kashmir

The state is referred to as the "Paradise on Earth" and out of the state`s total population, a major portion lives in the villages. The villages of Jammu and Kashmir are colourful and picturesque and their wonderful scenic beauty attracts numerous tourists every year.

Baul Music

This is an amazing piece of baul music played by the villagers of Bengal.Bauls are traditional songs of Bengal.This musical was recorded during a shodhyatra conducted by SRISTI

4:53 minutes (1.12 MB)

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A villager playing old instrument Nout

Nout is perhaps the most ancient instruments still existing in Kashmir its made from the terracotta and similar shape was also used in older times to store and carry water.

Lovely Music

This musical is played by the villagers of Kashmir using various traditional instruments like santoor, toombah etc.Kashmir's music has a glorious past and the villagers still keep the rich musical heritage alive till date.

8:20 minutes (1.83 MB)

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Melodious musical by a Kashmiri villager

This is music played on the traditional instrument Santoor by a villager of Kashmir. The musical is essentially melodious and santoor is an old instrument in Kashmir's folk art.

Culturally Alive India.....

Jammu and Kashmir