| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
 India | 120,000 (estimated) [1] |
| Languages | |
| Bhadarwahi, Urdu | |
| Religion | |
| Majority: Minority: Sikhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Western Pahari peoples | |
* Population figures are estimates due to lack of official data on Bhadarwahi ethnicity. | |
Bhaderwahi people (also Bhaderwahis) are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group native to the Bhaderwah Valley in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, India, who traditionally speak the Bhadarwahi language.
Bhadarwahi belongs to the Western Pahari subgroup of the Indo-Aryan languages, sharing similarities with Dogri and Kashmiri but possessing distinct vocabulary and grammar. [2] It is classified as "definitely endangered" by UNESCO due to language shift towards Hindi and Urdu among younger generations. [3]
Bhaderwahi culture is a vibrant blend of Hindu and Muslim traditions, reflecting the diverse religious makeup of the community. Music and dance are integral to their festivities, with instruments like the dhol, narsinga, and algoza commonly used. Popular folk dances include the Mela Pat. [4] [5]
The majority of Bhaderwahis are Hindus, with a significant Muslim minority. Both communities coexist peacefully and participate in each other's festivals, highlighting the spirit of religious tolerance prevalent in the valley. [6] [7]
Kashmiri or Koshur is a Dardic Indo-Aryan language spoken by around 7 million Kashmiris of the Kashmir region, primarily in the Kashmir Valley of the Indian-administrated union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri has split ergativity and the unusual verb-second word order.
Doda district is an administrative district of the Jammu division of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region.
Bhaderwah or Bhadarwah or "Chota Kashmir" is a town, tehsil, sub-division and also additional district in the Doda district of the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is also known as Bhadrakashi. The ancient name of Bhaderwah is Bhadravakasa as mentioned in Kalhana's Rajatarangini. For its high literacy rate it is known as Kerala of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Bhadarwahi, or Bhaderwahi, most often refers to:
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