Tuesday 23 October 2012

PROFFESION:-

The majority of the Gaddies are landowners and practice agriculture and horticulture as their primary means of livelihood. They are also pastorals and own large flocks of sheep and goats, as a subsidiary occupation. This has also resulted in their bartandari (customary) rights on forest land which are government owned. Today, many of them have also taken up many high ranking jobs in government and private organizations and other white collar jobs. Most of Gaddi shepherd spent their whole life with their flock. They travel with their flocks to high riches of Himalaya, generally the goes to Lauhal valley in summer through Chobia, Kalicho and Kugti Passes and in winter they goes to Kangra valley, Una and even in Punjab.
The majority of Gaddies are landowner, the wheat and maize are main grains and mah and rajmah are main pulses of Bharmour. Gaddies also practice in horticulture and developed world famous variety of red royal and golden delicious apple, chestnut and almond trees. 


GADDI CUISINE:-
The majority of community is non-vegetarian and they mostly eat the meat of sheep, chickens Families, who keep poultry, also eat their eggs. The staple food of Gaddis consists of cakes of maize and wheat with mah and rajmah. They also make moderate use of vegetables, including roots and tubers, and fruits. Mustard oil is the usual cooking medium. People are very fond of sur which is taken on religious functions. Their special dish madra along with a sweet preparation is a must on all social and festive occasions. Gaddi stock their eatables and fire woods in the month of October for winter session..

FAIR AND FESTIVALES:- 

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