Bua Jamaas : Kuldevi of Thuroo Kote
Rajinder Singh Rana Pir Panjal ranges of Himalaya are believed to have formerly been the home of holy saints and spiritual people who wandered the region’s serene hills and lush green forests on a path…
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Sculpture heritage of Bijberhara
Iqbal Ahmad The ancient sculptures of Kashmir are very much influenced by Hellenistic art rather than any local artistic tradition. Although the themes have been quite local but the costumes and their treatment has been…
“India hosts UNESCO’s WHC” Heritage: A “shared consciousness” of humanity
Sunny Dua World Heritage Committee India is incredible and so are its resources, historical sites including old palaces, forts, monuments, artifacts, archival records, religious places of historical importance and some national parks which are under…
Chanchlo Mata Temple A blooming tourist destination
Shiv Kumar Padha Mata Chanchlo Dev is kuldevi of natives of Basohli and of all those living in the adjoining areas falling under Punjab and Himachal Pradesh states. Mata Chanchlo Devi shrine is housed in…
Gurdwara Tapiana Shalkote The spiritual seat of Sikhs
Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna The Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib in Shalkote, surrounded by the picturesque landscape of Rafiabad, Baramulla, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Sikhism in Jammu and Kashmir. The region, known…
Baba Bansul – The Bhadsha Devta of Ramban
Robin Koul It is one of the Legends presiding in the middle of deodar trees in Chabba area of Ramban district, venerated as a Judge, who is believed to give a fair trial to everyone…
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…
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…