Folk Songs in District Udhampur- Bhakh, Bhar, Gwatri, Karak (Jogies)

Folk Songs in District Udhampur

Folk Songs in District Udhampur- Bhakh, Bhar, Gwatri, Karak (Jogies) 

Folk songs are sung in various occasions such as Marriages, Festival. These songs are divided into different categories.

Bhakh

The Bhakh  is a chorus narrative song by a group of 10 singers without the accompaniment of any musical instruments. The Bhakh reflects the true Dogra Culture. Generally the theme of the Bhakh is the separation of young lady whose husband has gone out to win the bread.

Bhar

Bhar is like the Bhakh in which the story of daring deeds are told. It is generally love story ends in the tragedy

Gwatri

It is a singing/ dance combined tradition in which the singers narrate some text which is enacted by the Gwatari dancers.

Karak

It is a tale ballet singing form sung by a community called 'Jogies'. They narrate a popular folk tale in their dance style, performed by three members with accompaniment of typical folk instrument called 'Rabab'.