page_title: North Indian culture
section_title: Communities
hierarchical_section_title: North Indian culture / Communities
caption_attribution_description: English: N-HR-17 Suraj Kund Festival This is a photo of ASI monument number&#160; N-HR-17.
context_page_description: The term North Indian Culture officially describes the cultural heritage of the seven North Indian states of Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Chandigarh, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Other states which are not formally part of North India, but which are traditionally — culturally and linguistically — seen to be so are Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bihar. North Indian culture reflects the diversity of traditions and customs of the vast region it encompasses. North Indian Culture is mainly in Indo-Aryan traditions and customs, with the assimilation of — and impact from — other cultures over long periods of history. North Indian culture reflects the diversity of traditions and customs of the vast region it encompasses.
context_section_description: The states of Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh,  Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh are overwhelmingly Hindu. Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India with a majority Muslim population while Punjab is the only state with a majority Sikh population, with a large Hindu minority.Both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have significant Muslim population despite being Hindu-majority states. North India is predominantly Indo-Aryan and includes various ethnic groups such as Brahmins, Ahirs, Jats, Rajputs, Gurjars, Khatris, Tarkhans, Kambojs, Banias and Dalits.
caption: Surajkund International Crafts Fair showcases the North Indian culture.
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