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  • 🕺 Major Folk Dances of Haryana

    Dance NamePerformed ByOccasion / ThemeRegion / Notes
    DhamaalMenCelebrates harvest and valorAhirwal region (Gurugram, Mahendragarh)
    GhoomarWomenFestivals like Holi, Teej, GangaurBorder areas near Rajasthan
    Phag (Phalgun)Men & WomenPre-Holi celebration, harvest joyAcross Haryana
    LoorWomenHoli season, playful teasing songsBangar and Bagar regions
    KhoriaWomenWeddings and festive gatheringsCentral Haryana
    Gugga DanceMenDevotional dance for Gugga PirHisar, Hodal, Palwal
    Ras LeelaMen & WomenDepicts Krishna’s divine loveBraj region (Faridabad, Palwal)
    Sang / SwangMen (often cross-dressed)Folk theatre with dance and storytellingOpen spaces, village gatherings
    Daph / Duff DanceMen & WomenSpring and harvest celebrationRural areas, uses large percussion instruments
    JhummarMarried WomenJoyful group dance with jewelry jinglesKnown as “Haryanvi Gidda”
    Chhathi DanceWomenSixth day after a child’s birthNight ritual with distribution of wheat and gram
    Teej DanceWomenTeej festival, swings and songsMonsoon season
    Ghodi DanceMenWedding procession (Ghurchadi)Uses horse-shaped masks
    Suhaag DanceWomenWedding rituals and blessingsBride’s family
    Damru DanceMenShivratri celebrationUses damru instrument
    Ratwai DanceMen & WomenMonsoon celebrationMewat region
    Khera DanceMenMourning dance after elder’s deathUnique to Haryana
    Manjira DanceMen & WomenDevotional, uses cymbalsMewat region
    Bīn-Bānsuri DanceMenMusical dance using rubber-covered potsBangar region
    Ganagaur DanceWomenWorship of Goddess ParvatiHissar, Fatehbad

    🎭 Highlights & Cultural Significance

    • Dhamaal is considered one of the oldest dances, possibly dating back to the Mahabharata era. It’s full of energy, martial movements, and symbolic gestures.
    • Ghoomar and Jhummar showcase feminine grace and are deeply rooted in community bonding.
    • Sang is a theatrical blend of dance, drama, and music, often portraying mythological tales.
    • Gugga Dance is a rare example of syncretic devotion, where both Hindus and Muslims worship Gugga Pir.
    • Loor and Phag are playful and celebratory, often involving humorous exchanges and teasing.
    • Khera Dance stands out as a sorrowful expression, performed during mourning—a rare theme in folk traditions.

  • List of protected areas of Haryana

    The Haryana state of north India has national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, wildlife conservation areas, animal & bird breeding centers, 1 deer park and herbal parks which are managed by the Forests Department of the Government of Haryana.

    National Parks

    Sultanpur National Park (Ramsar site) (formerly Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary) is located at Sultanpur village, Farukh Nagar, Gurugram district in Haryana state. This covers approximately 142.52 hectares.

    Kalesar National Park is named after the Kalesar Mahadev temple located in this national park. Kalesar National Park spread across 13,000 acres (53 km2) was notified on 8 December 2003 and adjacent 13,209 acres (53.45 km2) Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary was notified on 13 December 1996

    Deer Park, Hissar

    The Deer Park, Hisar, on Hisar-Dhansu in Hisar city of Haryana state in India has an area of 19 hectares (48 acres) including a 6-acre plot for producing fodder for the deer.[1] Park as 4 species, blackbuck, chital spotted deer and sambar.

    Animal and bird breeding centers

    🦌 1. Chinkara Breeding Centre, Kairu (Bhiwani)

    • Location: On Bahal-Bhiwani road, near Kairu village
    • Area: 24 hectares
    • Species: Chinkara (Indian gazelle), Blue Peafowl
    • Purpose: Conservation, research, and rehabilitation of rescued wildlife
    • Facilities: Natural forest enclosures, veterinary care, feeding stations

    🐊 2. Crocodile Breeding Centre, Bhaur Saidan (Kurukshetra)

    • Location: Near Bhureeshwar Temple on Kurukshetra-Pehowa road
    • Species: Mugger Crocodiles
    • Significance: One of the few centers in North India focused on crocodile conservation

    🦌 3. Black Buck Breeding Centre, Pipli Mini Zoo (Kurukshetra)

    • Location: Pipli, 2 km from Kurukshetra
    • Area: 10.92 hectares
    • Species: Blackbuck, Tiger (1), Chital, Hog Deer, Langur, Guineafowl, Pheasants, Cockatiels, Mugger Crocodiles
    • Function: Breeding and display for education and conservation

    🐘 4. Elephant Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre, Kalesar

    • Location: Kalesar Forest, Yamunanagar
    • Focus: Rehabilitation of abused and rescued elephants
    • Note: Also supports common sparrow conservation

    🐆 5. Leopard Breeding Centre, Gurugram

    • Location: Near Sector 76, Gurugram
    • Area: 810 hectares
    • Species: Leopards and Deer
    • Future Plan: Integrated with proposed Leopard & Deer Safari

    🦚 6. Peacock & Chinkara Breeding Centre, Jhabua (Rewari)

    • Location: Jhabua village near Bawal
    • Species: Indian Peafowl and Chinkara
    • Opened: 4 October 2011
    • Purpose: Protected preserve for breeding and conservation

    🐓 7. Pheasant Breeding Centre, Morni (Panchkula)

    • Location: Barwala village, 22 km from Panchkula
    • Species: Red Junglefowl, Cheer Pheasant, Kalij Pheasant
    • Facilities: Six aviaries and a walk-in aviary for breeding and release into the wild

    🐦 8. Sparrow Rescue & Research Centre (SRRCP), Pinjore

    • Location: Within Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, Pinjore
    • Species: Common Sparrow
    • Goal: Research and conservation of declining sparrow populations

    🦅 9. Vulture Conservation & Breeding Centre, Pinjore

    • Location: Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary, near Pinjore
    • Area: 2.02 hectares
    • Species: Indian Vulture
    • Importance: Critical for reviving endangered vulture populations in India

    Conservation Areas

    🌿 1. Saraswati Conservation Reserve

    • Location: Near Pehowa, Kaithal & Kurukshetra districts
    • Area: 4,452.85 hectares
    • Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull (neelgai), jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, Indian grey hornbill, coppersmith barbet
    • Significance: Protects the ecological corridor along the ancient Saraswati riverbed

    🌳 2. Bir Bara Ban Conservation Reserve

    • Location: Near Jind city
    • Area: 419.26 hectares
    • Wildlife: Bluebull, jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, peafowl, treepie, coucal
    • Purpose: Preserves mixed deciduous forest and supports biodiversity in central Haryana

    🐆 3. Mangar Bani Conservation Reserve

    • Location: Faridabad district, near Gurugram
    • Area: 265 hectares
    • Wildlife: Leopard, jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, peafowl, hornbill, barbet
    • Ecological Role: Part of the Sariska–Delhi Leopard Wildlife Corridor, crucial for leopard movement and forest connectivity

    These reserves are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and managed by the Forest Department of Haryana. They serve as vital habitats for native species and help maintain ecological balance across the state.

    Wildlife Sanctuaries

    🐾 1. Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Jhajjar district, 15 km from Jhajjar on Jhajjar-Kasani road
    • Area: 411.55 hectares
    • Established: 1985
    • Wildlife: Bluebull (Neelgai), jackal, langur, rhesus macaque, peafowl, hornbill, barbet

    🐦 2. Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Jhajjar district, 8 km from Chhuchhkvas
    • Area: 82.70 hectares
    • Established: 1991
    • Wildlife: Bluebull, jackal, peafowl, treepie, hornbill

    🐐 3. Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Rewari district, 5 km from Kosli on Kosli-Mahendragarh road
    • Area: 211.35 hectares
    • Established: 1987
    • Wildlife: Bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl

    🦚 4. Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Kurukshetra district, near Bhoor Saiyda village
    • Area: 28.92 hectares
    • Established: 1986
    • Wildlife: Peafowl, treepie, hornbill, barbet

    🐗 5. Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Kaithal district, near Pehowa
    • Area: 4,482.85 hectares
    • Established: 1988
    • Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl

    🦌 6. Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Sirsa district, 10 km from Mandi Dabwali
    • Area: 11,530.56 hectares
    • Established: 1987
    • Wildlife: Diverse ungulates and forest species

    🐘 7. Khol Hi-Raitan Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Panchkula district, near Morni Hills
    • Area: 2,226.58 hectares
    • Established: 2004
    • Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl

    🦅 8. Bir Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Panchkula district, near Pinjore
    • Area: 767.30 hectares
    • Established: 1987
    • Wildlife: Wild boar, bluebull, jackal, langur, macaque, peafowl

    🐆 9. Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

    • Location: Surajkund, Faridabad district
    • Area: 3,271 hectares
    • Established: 1986
    • Wildlife: Leopard, jackal, macaque, peafowl, vultures, storks

  • Everything about HAFED

    In this topic we cover all details about HAFED which is necessary for haryana CET exam

    HAFED stands for HARYANA STATE COOPERATIVE SUPPLY AND MARKETING FEDERATION LIMITED is the largest apex cooperative federation of Haryana State in India. It came into existence on November 1st, 1966, with the formation of Haryana as a separate State. Since then, it is playing a leading role in serving the farmers of the State as well as customers in India and overseas by providing hygienic and safe quality consumer products. It formed under PUNJAB COOPERATIVE SOCIETY ACT 1961.

    MD:- Mukul Kumar, IAS

    CVO:- Sanwartak Singh, HCS

    HAFED serves both growers and consumers its retail outlets called HAFED BAZAR, its First outlet opened in Panchkula.

    HAFED District Offices:– 17

    HAFED Warehouses:– 18

    HAFED Cooperative Marketing Committee:- 62

    HAFED Primary Agricultural Credit Committee:– 718

    HAFED currently operating 11 RICE MILLS 3 in sirsa (rania, kalawati, ding), 2-2 in Kurukshetra(ladwa, pehoa), Fatehbad ( ratia, jhakal ), Kaithal ( kalayat, dand ) 1-1 in Yamunanagar ( rador ), Karnal ( taraori )

    Its first rice mill opened in karnal in 1970

    HAFED Turmeric Processing Plant:– 2009 Radawr (Yamuna Nagar )

    HAFED Flour Mill :– Taraori ( karnal ), Jatusana ( Rewari ) under construction

    HAFED Cattle Feed Plant :- Rohtak (1976), Saktakhera (Sirsa 2001)

    HAFED Oil Mill :- Rewari (1986), Narnaul (2003)

    HAFED Pesticide Plant:- Taraori (1974)

    HAFED Seed Processing Plant :– Gannaur ( Sonipat )

    HAFED Mega Food Park :- IMT Rohtak

    HAFED has 33% share in food grain collection in Haryana

    2021-22 HAFED revenue is 17700 CR and profit is 207 CR