Rewari is an important part of Haryana which has a cultural history that shows traces right back to the Vedic times. With the city founded by the Ahirs, their dominance as a group was largely seen for many years to come. Not just this, but the Rewari grew to be an important part of Haryana and has major relevance during the Mughal war. Right from being a land of rulers to making its way towards a modern outlook, Rewari has grown to be a culturally strong city. Right from festivals to various fairs, food and life in general of the people is something to look at and learn from.
It is a fact well known that it is the episodes that have happened in the creation of a place and what follows that play an important part in building culture. The same can be said for the city as the past that Rewari has lived influences deeply its culture. The many spectacles in the city take you back to the Mughal rule and reflect easily the bygone era. Since the war period was a significant one, you can see memorials of fighters in the city as a means to pay tribute. Be it Raja Vikramaditya or Rao Tula Ram, the tales of their bravery still echoes in the walls of the city. Also, there for as long been a very quiet approach to the city. It remains busy yet there is a sense of calmness when here. You will find people busy in their work and making efforts to grow through their respective areas of interest.
Linguistic Culture of Rewari
The one thing that comes out instantly about India is its various languages. With Hindi being the most spoken language, there are areas which remain settled in regional dialects. These languages are born from the times the places were established while some have influences of the different groups which came and went at different times. In Rewari too, the same is visible. With its foundation credited to the Ahirs who once lived in the city, Ahirwati is a commonly spoken language which not only is heard in Rewari, but goes down to neighboring cities like Gurgaon.
Art and Craft of Rewari
Well, being creative lies proudly in the quiet but busy corners of the city. It is a fact well known that Rewari produces some of the finest brass products. Now, these are not only daily use utensils but are some of the best decorative that you can find in this metal type. The products are made with great expertise and each one is unique in nature. These can be purchased as gift sets, individual items and so on. This form of art and craft has been prevalent since long in the region. With brass being such an important and well to do part of the city’s economy, these products naturally took shape and became famous with time. The artistic work that comes out of the metal speaks in volumes about the productiveness of the city and how its people make the most of the abundant material.
Other than the famous brass work of the city, you can also find here juttis. This footwear is essential to the residents and is worn from daily wear to special occasions. In Rewari, the juttis you will find are ornamental and made with great detailing.
Culinary Culture of Rewari
Speaking of the culinary culture of Rewari its diversity speaks for itself. The city is full of small and big restaurants which serve various cuisines that are enjoyed by the people. Be it a south Indian thali or a visit to the dhaba for a plate of Indian cuisine, every bite speaks of different ingredients and taste. The dhaba restaurants are very famous for they offer authentic cuisine and are pocket friendly too.
The same is noticed across Harayana and people seem to enjoy it more with coming times. For those who have a sweet tooth, you can relish anything from a rewri, gajjak to kaju katli, patisa, gajar ka halwa, all made in pure desi ghee (something relished greatly by the residents). With the city moving towards urbanisation, fast food culture has made its presence felt, but people here still continue to cherish the Indian cuisines equally.
Festivities of Rewari
Festivity in any city means rejoice and celebrations. No matter what the mood of the city is, everything seems perfect with festivity. Going by the same, each and every festival is celebrated with utmost zeal with Teej being a special highlight. Colorful attires, kite flying, delicious cuisine and the smiles of the people lift the ambiance and make its all the more appealing. Apart from the cheerfulness around Teej, Diwali and Holi among other national festivals are celebrated where gifts are exchanged, houses are lit up and colors once again spell the magic.
Rewari thus remains a very culturally intact and growing city. Right from the religious aspect seen clearly through the many temples the city has to its ancient buildings, language and customs, Rewari has diverse culture. The history of the place has a role to play in uplifting the culture or at least forming its essence.