Legend of Baba Chounsar Ji (Sanasar)
Robin Koul Surrounded and obscured by dense Deodar trees (Himalayan Cedar), on the bank of picturesque Sanasar Lake and lush green meadows in Patnitop area there is a temple of revered Naga deity known as…
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Krimch Temples | Architectural marvel
K Kumar Historical buildings and archaeological sites are our historical, cultural, religious and social description of many hues, the Pandav Temple in Krimchi Udhampur District is a remarkable testament to ancient architecture and Hindu mythology.…
Demonetisation of Jammu & Kashmir Currency: 1898
Ajay Khajuria In the year 1897, a significant announcement was made in the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir. From 31st March 1898, the local currencies-chilkis (widely used in Jammu) and khams (circulated extensively in…
Remembering Budhal Massacre
DrNater Singh There are many things worth living for, a few things worth doing for and nothing worth killing for. On the eve of partition of the country (1947) and under the fast developing political…
Janjuas of Pakistan : The Progeny of Pandavas
Prof Suresh Chander In an intriguing blend of heritage and history, the Janjua community in Pakistan claims an ancestral lineage dating back to Janamejaya, the great-grandson of Arjuna, from the epic Mahabharata. The Janjuas, proud…
Echoes of 15th century tradition Sikh Kirtan in UK music exams to spark revival of heritage
Sunny Dua Sikh sacred music, known as Kirtan, holds profound significance in the Sikh faith, deeply rooted in its origins from the 15th century. Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, cherished Kirtan as…
The Vanishing Heritage
Ashok Sharma ‘Baolis’ or ‘Baans’ as they are called in the local parlance are an integral part of our culture heritage. Spread across almost in every village of the Jammu region, they are traditional architectural…
Preservation of Audiovisual materials
Isha Raina On October 27 each year, the world celebrates the ‘World Day for Audiovisual Heritage’, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the significance of audiovisual materials, including films, radio, television, and digital recordings,…
The Forgotten Heroes of Mirpur, Jammu Unveiling the History of the Lohara Kingdom
Prof Suresh Chander Kashmir valley seen from space; “..the valley lying to the south and west of the Pir Panjal Range (white) which is surrounded by the Jhelum River in the west and Kishtwar in…
Famous Temples of Udhampur
Ashok Sharma Udhampur is famous for various temples and shrines. There are temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses, which bear testimony to our rich heritage, culture and craftsmanship. Here is a short description of…