Welcome to our podcast, where we delve into the vibrant cultural heritage of Uttarakhand! Today, we are honored to host Dr. D.R. Purohit, a celebrated scholar and custodian of Uttarakhand’s rich folk traditions.
Dr. Purohit has dedicated his life to the research and preservation of Garhwal's traditional music, theater, and folk stories. As a professor and former director of the Centre for Folk and Performing Arts at H.N.B. Garhwal University, he has brought global recognition to Uttarakhand’s unique cultural treasures, such as the Pandava dance drama, the Nanda Devi Raj Jat, and the Temple Mahabharata of Garhwal.
A recipient of the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Dr. Purohit’s contributions to folk art and theater are unparalleled. In this episode, he shares fascinating stories about Uttarakhand’s music, its cultural significance, and the timeless tales that have shaped the identity of this Himalayan region.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
5:15 Research Work of Dr. D.R. Purohit Sir
6:40 Universities Visited by Dr. D.R. Purohit Sir
7:47 Education Policies and Environment in Foreign Countries
10:05 Reaction and Interest of Foreign Students in Uttarakhand's Folk and Culture
12:23 Dhol Sagar (Uttarakhand's Traditional Instrument)
20:03 Gorkha Attack on Uttarakhand and the Role of “Dhol”
20:42 “Dhol” as a Medium of Communication
22:35 Dhol and Caste-Based Challenges
24:10 Folk Dance and Theater of Uttarakhand
25:58 The Movie “Kantara” and Ramman
27:17 Incarnation of God in Human Form (Devta Avtaran)
30:01 Collective Consciousness
31:44 Mahabharata Character Abhimanyu: Act and Rituals
40:18 Ritual Deaths During Mythological Acts in Uttarakhand
42:52 Nanda Devi Songs
46:32 Phooldeyi Song of Uttarakhand
47:50 Mahabharata Character Barbaric and Its Context to Uttarakhand
51:11 Radha Khandi Dance
56:54 Ghadniyal Dev of Uttarakhand
01:01:50 Folk Stories of Uttarakhand: Are They the Same Across All Regions?
01:03:22 Mystery of Roopkund Lake
01:12:23 Superstitions in Foreign Countries
01:14:01 General Talk on Different Topics Related to Uttarakhand
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