‘Jagagharas’ - have akhadas; active role as paramilitary organizations; revived under HRIDAY
Q. Which of the following is/are true regarding ‘Jagagharas’?
1) Jagagharas, a cultural institution of Puri, have played active role as paramilitary organizations.
2) They will be revived under the HRIDAY Scheme.- Published on 10 Oct 16a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
- Under the HRIDAY Scheme, several jagagharas will be revived in Puri.
- The Jaga Culture of Jagagharas was established in ancient times in Puri, Orissa.
- Several historical evidences say that Jagagharas have played active role as paramilitary organizations.
- Jagagharas are not popular among tourists. Jagagharas were formed by Sangas (friends), the group of people. In every street in Puri, one can easily notice one or more Jagagharas.
- Akhadas are said to be the apex bodies of all the Jagagharas.
- For the people of Puri, the Jagagharas are said to be the cultural centers where the traditional equipments like a bed for wrestling also known as the Phulka, woods of various shapes and sizes such as the musical instruments such as the Mardala and a tank with an open space are kept.
- Dance forms such as the Gotipua dance and the songs such as the Odishi songs are also performed in Jagas.
- The sheltered trees, crystal clear peaceful water of the water tank and the cool and relaxing ambiance serve the purpose of these Jagagharas.
- Saanga (friends), Sangeeta and the Bhanga are known to be few mediums of having fun and getting entertained.
