subject: Culture Of Amritsar A Vast Repository Of Heritage And Tradition [print this page] Home to a proud past and promising future, the city of Amritsar is a spectacular composite of heritage and culture. Touted as the home of all virtues its spiritual repository is also one to be contended with as pilgrimage to this city of devout Sikhs is believed to have the power to wash off all sins. The people of Amritsar have been described by many as God-fearing, friendly and hospitable people with a capacity for hard work and a vigorous energy for living.
The culture of Amritsar is liberally scattered with Punjabi folklore and literature. The Punjabi language is the official dialect of the city and all those who come here adopt this culture with little or no fuss because of the pivotal role this city plays in Punjab politics and the Sikh religion. There are many festivals celebrated within the city limits. The most important among these are the festivals of Holi, Diwali, Lohri, Guru Nanaks Birthday, Vaisakhi, and Guru Gobind Singhs Birthday. The celebrations of these festivals are taken very seriously and usually overflow with rituals and traditions.
Punjabi music is fast, upbeat and catchy. Going by the name of Bhangra, this rhythmic pulse has reached the far ears of the West and is fast on its way to becoming mainstream. Even the Classical strain of Punjabi music is seeping its way into the hearts of people the world over because of its melodious sounds and the beautiful intonations of the Punjabi language. Leaving aside its music, Punjabi poetry is renowned for its beautiful words infused with hope and love to provide meaningful stanzas that will leave you breathless. The cuisine of Punjab is also extremely popular, with its most famous dish being the Tandoor Chicken. The Tandoor style cooking is known as one of the most popular cuisines the world over. Simple, robust and without any exotic frills, the flavors of this dish have been infused in many types of cooking.
To truly experience the culture of Amritsar one should stay in an Amritsar luxury hotel. With an inherent knowledge of how to blend tradition with state of the art comfort, the Ista Hotel Amritsar is one such hotel that will cater to your every need. Out of the many hotels in Amritsar this particular hotel is renowned for offering some of the best services and the ultimate in comfort, style and elegance.
