Punjab Sohna: Punjabi

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Paranda, A hair style of Punjabi Women.

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Hair is considered as one of the best feature of human body. Person looks more attractive with properly combed and clean hairstyles. Majority of the females love long hair but some go with short hair as well. There are many different hairstyles including braids, buns, ponytails, twists etc. Punjabi women have long hair and Paranda is most beautiful accessory they tie in their hair. Paranda is one of the traditional handicrafts of Punjab. Punjabi women mostly wear this with Shalwar Kameeez and accessorize it with different jewelry like ear rings, nose pins and bangles. Paranda’s were considered as a symbol of love. Firstly they make a braid and tie the Paranda at the end of the braid.

They are made with colorful bunch of silk threads. Paranda’s are available in many colors and designs, but each has its own uniqueness. They are mostly seen being wrapped with golden ribbons to make them look more attractive and visible. They are extensively used by women nowadays, especially on different occasions specifically on Mehndi. The bright colored long tassels braided in the hair are not a thing of the past anymore but a trend which is loved globally. In archaic times the Paranda’s were also referred to as the Black Sanp (snake). The Paranda is a hit in the European markets and countries as well, where the women are seen wearing them in the forms of hair extensions.

Sarson Ka Saag

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Very common and traditional dish of Punjabi culture is ‘SARSON KA SAAG’ and ‘MAKKI KI ROTI’ Sarson ka saag is always served with makki ki roti and lassi. Guests are mostly served with this dish.

Saag is firstly put in water and washed properly. Then a little fresh water is added and saag is boiled over slow fire. Add green chilies & ginger & cook till saag gets thick. And for tadka, chopped onions, ginger, garlic, red pepper powder; garam masala, dhania are added and saute until onions are light brown.

Makki ki roti is made from maize. The maize flour is sieved in the bowl, finely chopped coriander leaves, carom seeds and salt is added with warm water and smooth dough is made. Take a small portion of the dough and make a dough ball and press that dough ball smoothly with your palm and roll it gently like a roti. Place the roti on heated tawa and add few drops of oil and cook it well. After it is cooked add some butter over it.,

This dish is very good for our health. It reduces Symptoms of Arthritis, Prevents Urinary Stones, Fights off Colds and Flu, Fights Cancer and helps in anaemia. It has high amount of proteins and nutrients good for our body.

Baraat, The Day of Marriage.

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Barat is the official wedding ceremony day. It is the procession of family, relatives and friends of the couple. The family members and friends accompany the groom to the bride’s home. He usually makes his way to bride’s home on a decked car or horse with flowers and all other follows him on different vehicles. Also they are accompanied by a band playing different wedding songs. The groom is welcomed whole heatedly by bride’s family with flower garlands and rose petals thrown on groom’s family by bride’s friends and family.
On barat Nikkah ceremony takes place. Nikkah is actually a contract between bride and groom of marriage which is signed in the presence of some witnesses. MARRIAGE IS ILLEGAL WITHOUT NIKKAH. And this is performed by a legal religious person who have this authority from government. And after Nikkah some sweets are distributed among the guests from groom’s side known as Bidd

Kikli Kleer Di, A traditional Dance of Punjabi Girls

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Kiki Kaleer Di is a traditional Punjabi Dancing Game for young girls. Basically in this dance two girls came forward and the accompanying girls cheer them up with passionate song while clapping. The two participants stood face to face and place their feet close to each other’s and their bodies inclined back and stretch their arms while arching the backs to the extreme limit and keep spinning round and round. Meanwhile they sing this song Kikli Kaleer Di, Pag Meray Veer Di. The word Kaleer means girl, Pag means turban and Veer means brother as a whole it means Kikli is a dance for girls and turban is for brother. This song also has a traditional and catchy music base. The girls are dressed up in colorful Punjabi dresses and while they are whirling around their Dupattas are flickering. This dance is traditionally significant in Punjab, where they display their joy and celebrations.

STAPU, a game of Punjab played by Girls

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Stapu is well known game of Punjab, That is played by girls. This is a commonly played game in rural areas and frequently played in urban areas as well. This is popular and famous among the young girls of village. It is a very simple game and cost nothing more than a piece of chalk and a stone. The chalk is used to make the playing court and the stone is actually the playing object. The court has no fixed size it depends on the participants wish. That stone is thrown in the court and then the participant jumps on one foot and brings back that stone. Usually during day time in villages, we can see many young girls playing Stapu. It is the most favorite time pass activity of the young teenage girls.

Stapu is also know as ‘Picho’ , Chindro and Hopscotch.

Lassi, One of the famous drink of Punjab.

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Lassi is a traditional and best item of Punjabi cuisines. It is popular in hot summer season. It is a natural drink free from artificial flavors and colors. Lassi commonly has two flavors sweet and salty.

Sweet Lassi is made by adding yogurt, water and sugar into a clay pot called Chatti and blended until pure butter can be collected from it. Yogurt is divided into two things after blending. One is Lassi and Second is butter. Lassi is filtered with cheese cloth. This is the real traditional Lassi that is shown above. It can be enjoyed in hot season and is a good refreshing drink. Nowadays, different fruits like bananas, mangoes and strawberries are added in Lassi to enjoy different flavours.

The salty one is known as ‘kachi lassi’. This is made by mixing together a glass of water, a little milk and salt according to taste. It is usually drunk to reduce the warm effect of weather and also taken after eating mangoes or meal.

Lassi is rich in minerals, vitamins and natural nutrients. It has huge nutritional values as it is rich with calcium, fats, lactose, phosphorous and proteins. So it is good for health and helps you to improve your immune system.

Kanchey, Traditional Game of Punjab

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Kancha is the traditional game of Punjab. It is played by children (sometimes adults). It is an outdoor game that is played on the ground. It is played with marbles. These marbles are of different colors and sizes. Most commonly used sized of marble is 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter.

In this game we hit the target marble with own marble. If we hits our target than we will get all marbles in reward. Different games are played with these marbles.

Row, The Juice of Suger Cane

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Sugar cane juice is the most famous and popular drink in Punjab.It is known as Row and Ganey Ka Rus. It's demand increases in hot summer weather. It is extracted from sugar canes. It is good for health. It contains high quantity of iron, magnesium, calcium and other electrolytes. It is good for dehydration. Firstly the sugar canes are washed properly and then the outer layer of them is peeled with a sharp knife. Then these sugar canes are cut into small pieces and these pieces are put into machines or blenders and juice is extracted. It helps cure the common cold and other infections and also fight fever as it boosts the body's protein levels. It also prevents the cancer and heart diseases, also good for weight loss. In hot summer seasons we can see many people selling fresh sugar cane juice on road side and in different hotels too.