![]() Society in the villages of Punjab is a mixture of a variety of religious communities. People follow different religious paths and also celebrate their respective fairs and festivals. The major religions in the villages of Punjab include the Muslims, Hindus, Sikhism, Jains, Buddhists, etc. Apart from these, various tribal communities also reside in the villages of Punjab. The major tribes of Punjab include the Jats, Khatris, Aroras, Sainis, Kambojas, Sansis, etc. Punjabi is the most widely spoken language in the villages of Punjab. Education in Villages of Punjab The governmental authorities have established many primary and secondary schools in the villages of Punjab to provide the villagers with primary and secondary education. The overall educational scenario in the villages of Punjab is impressive. However, continuous initiatives are being taken by the governmental authorities to further improve the status of rural education. Occupation in Villages of Punjab ![]() Festivals in Villages of Punjab People in the villages of Punjab are famous all over the country for their wonderful way of celebrating various fairs and festivals. All the festivals celebrated in Punjab are colourful in nature and people perform various traditional music and dance forms as part of celebrating festivals. The major village festivals of Punjab include Holi, Baisakhi, Lohri, Maghi Dance, Diwali, Gurparav, Tika, Teej, Vasant Panchami, etc. People perform the popular dance forms like Bhangra, Dhamal Dance, Gidda Dance, Sammi Dance, Jhumar Dance, Jaago, Luddi, Kikli, Julli, Teeyan Dance, etc. during the festivals. The villagers also wear their traditional dresses during the festivals. Villages of Punjab are a favourite tourist destination for many people in India to experience the wonderful Punjabi way of celebrating festivals. The lush green paddy fields and wonderful scenic beauty of the villages also attracts many people from all over the country. (Last Updated on : 31-08-2017) |
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