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…
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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…
Moti Bazar was once Jagir of Raja Moti Singh
Shiv Chander Sharma There is a famous market in walled Jammu city which always has heavy rush and a part of it has many utensils shops just at the entry point when one enters this…
Ganesh Chaturthi A Celebration of Unity, Spirituality, and Renewal
Dr. Ankush Mahajan Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant and revered Hindu festival, commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. As we prepare to celebrate this…
Mount Mahadev- The Living Legend
Robin Koul Every spring, every mountain, every stream, every river and almost every place in Kashmir, has a spiritual, religious and historical relevance to our culture, tradition and closely related to our ancestors. Those places…
Shailputri Baramulla An Important Hindu Pilgrimage Place
Mohammad Akram Baramulla, situated in the north-west, one of the largest districts of Jammu and Kashmir, famous for its lush green forests, snowclad mountains, and serene beauty held the jewels in crown in all aspects…
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…
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…