Surya Putri-identity of Jammu
HC Katoch hc.katoch@gmail.com The series of articles on Surya Putri in the past started from the last destination i.e. at the end of Jammu soil at village Thub where it merges with Chanderbhaga (Chenab) and…
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Historical Settlements of Jammu Kathua and Katra
Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Kathua Kathua represents a classical instance of rivers functioning as topographic markers in the demarcation of geographical and cultural boundaries. Situated on the right bank of the Ravi-identified in Vedic literature as…
From Machines to Myths “Robin Koul’s Chronicle of Ramban’s Naga Heritage”
Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com Name of Book : Ramban: Folklore-History-Ophiolatry Author: Robin Koul Publisher: Apna Book Publisher, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir Pages: 172 ISBN: 978-93-6303-568-3 Having devoted over a decade to the study of local deities…
Discovering Heritage: A visual journey through Odisha crafts museum Kalabhoomi
Sujoy Dhar Nestled in the heart of Bhubaneswar’s creative corridor, the Odisha Crafts Museum Kalabhoomi captures the essence of the state’s rich heritage. The museum celebrates the craftsmanship of Odisha’s artisans by putting on display…
Historic Settlements of Jammu Jandi, Jasrota, Jib, Jourian, Kaleeth
Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Jandi: A Sacred Hamlet The old settlement of Jandi is located four kilometres from Hira Nagar, a tehsil of Kathua district of Jammu division. The ‘Jandi Bagh’ or simply ‘Bagh’ is the…
The Forgotten Rock Art of Doda: A Story of Revival
Seva Ram Parihar varinsem@gmail.com In the heart of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, hidden among the rugged hills where the Chenab River hums its ancient hymn, lay a forgotten treasure – a cluster of rock…
Jammu: From Jambu-Nagar to the Gateway of North India A Journey through Time
Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Perched on the banks of the River Tawi, Jammu-today the winter capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir-embodies a living mosaic of legend, archaeology, and royal legacy. Its story spans…
Historic Settlements of Jammu Gurah Slathia, Hiranagar, Jaganoo
Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Gurha Slathia: A Cradle of Courage and Culture Nestled in the heart of the Samba district, some five kilometres from the highway town of Vijaypur, the historic kandi village of Gurha Slathia…
Honouring the Legacy of Raja Heera Singh
Sanjeev Kumar Sharma newbegining1234@gmail.com The 130thbirth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh Ji, the last sovereign Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, was celebrated with fanfare throughout the Jammu region, echoing chants of Dogra pride and…
Historical Settlements of Jammu Dansal, Darhal, Deval, Doda, Dyaoni
Lalit Gupta Dansal (Jammu District): It is a large village in a Dun (long hill valley) which continues from some miles northwest of Dansal to Basohli on the southeast, a little to the west of…