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…
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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…
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…