Pilgrimage to Pingla Mata
Akshat Bhardwaj Popularly known as the crown of our country, the UT of Jammu and Kashmir is not only known for its beautiful scenic beauty but is also endowed with a number of religious places…
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Shri Hudh Mata Trisandhiya Pilgrimage
Raghu Nath Thakur India, the land of gods, godnesseses, saints, and sages is abundant in many religious places, Shrines, Jyotirlingams, Chardhams etc. etc., which are the places of spirituality and worship, where devotees have great…
Harishwar Mahadev Cave Where one can have divine and mystical experiences
Robin Koul On the mountain ridge near the Khunmoh village there is a natural cave dedicated to Lord Shiva known as Harishore cave. According to the legends, every year once the rock outside the cave…
Demystifying Alexander’s death
Ranbir Jamwal Some ancients texts in India (Raghuvamsha) mention that in 3780 BC Maharaja Raghu-the great grand father of Lord Rama (of Ramayana)had invaded Greece and conquered it. Indian great poet and philosopher Kalidasa gives…
Basohli, a land of Sanatana and Sanskriti
Shiv Kumar Padha Coming down the slopes of Himalayas, there is a town of rising temples Vishwasthali now named as Basohli, where, the ruins of a magnificent Palace dominate the whole landscape, where the mornings…
Grave of a Historical Legend in Ramban
Robin Koul Raja Sultan Khan Chib – He was the Last Independent King of Greater Bhimber and destiny brought him to get buried in the soil of Ramban. His grave can still be visited in…
The Martand Sun Temple ‘The paragon of exquisite Kashmiri architecture’
D K Pandita From ancient times to the modern Indian state, ‘Bharat’ adopted a secular ethos which is deeply rooted in its cultural diversity. The country is home to people practicing various religions, cultures and…
Story of Shiv Temple Gali Karlah
Rajinder Chand Anthal Gali is a picturesque pass on the hilltop of an old trade and travel route of erstwhile Chenani state between Patnitop and Gouri Kund. It enjoys commanding position over other lower range…
Rammed Earth Technology Saviour of Ladakh heritage sites
Col Satish Singh Lalotra ‘Our heritage is not a document, it is a living tradition’—anonymous. A heritage precinct means and includes any space that requires conservation and/or preservation for historical and/or architectural, aesthetic, cultural, environmental…
Prominent Temples of Pir Panchal region
K D Maini The references of Pir Panchal Region are available in prehistoric books with different names. The natives believes that during Mahabharata period, this area was known as Panchal Desha. The name of the…