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Jagarna




Jagarna is a marriage song cum dance form prevalent to the women-folk of Jammu and Kashmir. The main theme of the dance is marriage and martial relationships. It is performed after the men-folk leaves for the bridegroom’s house. The dance is performed throughout the night, usually by women only.

Bolian and Dholak are the main accompanying instruments include Jagarna.



Updated on 7th June, 2005

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