Rohini Vaishnavi Transported into the 14th century, nearly a thousand audience members found themselves immersed in an enchanting spectacle, packed within a hall designed for six hundred. The atmosphere was electric as the mystical Shaiv…
Mansi Mantoo Goonj-University of Jammu’s flagship annual festival of culture, literature, and sports-is all set to find a grander stage. Beyond the confines of spiritually blissful, scenic and mesmerizing Jammu and Kashmir, its echo will…
Omkar Dattatray Pulhor or Pulhoer is a traditional and indigenous sleeper made of dried paddy grass by Kashmiris but today is has disappeared from the Kashmiri culture and society.Pulhor was the identity of the Kashmiri…
Ashok Sharma The Dogras, known for their resilience, hard work and deep cultural roots, inhabit the picturesque region of Duggar. Primarily agrarian, they spend their days toiling on their farms from dawn to dusk, yet…
Kritika Dutt India is a land of cultural diversity, and its unique people and states have a rich history and past that makes them a subject of great interest. Let’s throw light on the traditions…
Dr Sonia Verma The narratives of Draupadi and Chanakya provide compelling case studies on the cultural significance of hair manipulation in ancient India. Both figures, although from different contexts, illustrate how hair choices serve as…
Satish Singh Manhas Naga Sadhus are an enigmatic sect of ascetics within the Shaivite and Vaishnavite traditions. They are deeply rooted in India’s cultural and spiritual history. Revered for their austerity, devotion, and warrior-like qualities,…
Lalit Gupta Suresh Kumar Gupta There is a visible upswing in Jammu Kashmir’s cultural scenario. Concerted efforts to safeguard the region’s traditional arts while empowering local communities are afoot. In last one year, UT’s Department…
Sadaket Ali Malik The traditions of Bhalessa are adorned with unique celebrations like “Kod”, “Panyaou”, “Kanchoth”, “Basow”, “Dikhneen”, “Malchay”, and “Rang”, each of which showcases a specific aspect of local customs, beliefs, and lifestyles. Among…
Dr. Ankush Mahajan, Nisha Mahajan “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” – Gustav Mahler The Dogra community, known for its rich cultural heritage, has always stood out for its…
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