Indian Army Personnel Performs ' Khukhuri' Dance On Snow-Capped Mountain, Wins Hearts On Social-Media

The video garnering praise and appreciation on social media shows troops of the Indian Army performing the traditional 'Khukuri Dance' in the snow-clad ranges of the Tangdhar sector in the Kupwara district of North Kashmir. The brave soldiers of the Indian Army stand tall on the borders to safeguard the citizens of the country, withstanding all odds. 'Khukhuri' is the name of a knife-like weapon used for cutting wood, hunting, etc; by the Gorkha tribe. The Khukuri Dance is the name given to a dance routine performed by Gorkha soldiers on various occasions such as ceremonial parades, cultural exhibitions, and, most notably, during a performance by the Band of the Gorkhas.

Aditya Pran Changkakati

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