Story of Shiv Temple Gali Karlah
Rajinder Chand Anthal Gali is a picturesque pass on the hilltop of an old trade and travel route of erstwhile Chenani state between Patnitop and Gouri Kund. It enjoys commanding position over other lower range…
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Prominent Temples of Pir Panchal region
K D Maini The references of Pir Panchal Region are available in prehistoric books with different names. The natives believes that during Mahabharata period, this area was known as Panchal Desha. The name of the…
The man behind Pilgrimage Tourism in Akhnoor
N K Singh Lakhbir Singh Sohal Asthi Visarjan Asthan is a place for the ritualistic scattering of ashes after cremation while Taposthan is a place of meditation and spiritual practice . As per our Hindu/Sikh…
Dandasan Devi Where bumblebees averted invasion
Satish Singh Manhas In the annals of a practical and eye witnessed history of tales, Kuldevi Dandasan echoes with a unique blend of power, protection, and divine intervention. It is situated in the heart of…
Nav Takri: Nine Forms of our Takri Script “There is always a lot more to the story”
Takri is known for its complexity and ambiguity in writing forms available all over the regions of J&K, H.P. and Uttarakhand. Though it lost its existence after 20th century, the remains are too enormously and…
‘Teetwal’ Showcasing Hindu culture on the Line of Control
Col Satish Singh Lalotra ‘ Hinduism is so elastic and subtle that the most profound Methodist and crudest idolator are equally at home with it.’-George Bernard Shaw’. The Sub -continent of ours is never bereft…
Pashmina Threads of elegance weaving through time and culture
Shakeel Bin Abdul Ali In the realm of international diplomacy, gifts can often serve as potent ambassadors of goodwill. Such was the case recently when Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the G20 Summit in New…
Recognizing the Unrecognizable
Shikha Magotra While cleaning the oldest book rack, the least explored section of the house, kids found some fascinating books written in some strange script. Not able to read even a word of it, after…
THE SANKRI MELA
Ankita Sharma Fairs and Melas form an integral part of Indian socio cultural and religious life. These fairs and melas add colour and vibrancy to our life and provide an escape from the drudgery of…
SIKS School deserves ‘Heritage School’ status
Ashok Sharma Shaheed Inspector Kamal Singh Govt. Boys Model Higher Secondery School, Udhampur, named after braveheart Inspector Kamal Singh who made the supreme sacrifice of his life, in the service of his nation, is believed…