Phool Dei is more than just a festival; it is a profound dialogue between nature and the human heart. In the high altitudes of the Himalayas, when the Buransh paints the ridges crimson and the Phyoli mirrors the sun's gold, the spring doesn't just arrive -- it is welcomed home by the innocent hands of children.
With "देहरी के फूल" (Dehri Ke Phool), I wanted to capture the multi-layered essence of this eight-day celebration. From the traditional Khoanji (ringal baskets) to the sacred distribution of Sei, this song journeys through the narrow Bakhalis of our ancestors. It touches upon the legendary sacrifice of Princess Pyoli and the emotional bond of Bhitoli, reminding us that as long as we keep our 'Srishti' (Creation) as our temple, our roots will never wither.
This is a tribute to every Pahadi soul who carries the fragrance of the mountains in their heart, no matter where they are in the world.
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Original lyrics, written & recited by Ashish Kailashnath Tiwari
Concept, Visual Design & Video Editing by Ashish Kailashnath Tiwari
देहरी के फूल - एक पहाड़ी लोक-गीत:
देवभूमि की वादियों में जब बर्फ़ पिघलती है, तो पहाड़ अपनी सबसे पुरानी और मासूम परंपरा 'फूलदेई' के साथ अंगड़ाई लेते हैं। यह गीत केवल शब्दों का मेल नहीं, बल्कि हमारी जड़ों, बचपन की उन सुनहरी स्मृतियों और हिमालय के अटूट विश्वास की एक गूंज है। रिंगाल की खोणजी में सजे उन फूलों के साथ, अपनी संस्कृति की इस पावन देहरी की यादों को आज दिल में सहेजते हैं।
