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Category: Ancient Kashmir
KASHMIRI ARTISANS & MODERN DAY CHALLENGES
Kashmir is known for its vibrant and diverse artistic heritage, which has been passed down through generations of skilled artisans. However, these artisans face numerous challenges in today’s globalised and modernized world. Globalisation and modernisation on their have had an impact work. Kashmiri artisans have mad their name world in the over their skill in producing a wide range of handicrafts, including shawls, carpets, papier-mache and embroidery. However, these traditional crafts are increasingly being threatened by competition from mass produced goods and modern technology. One of the main challenges faced by Kashmiri artisans is the lack of infrastructure and support for their work. Many artisans work in small, home based workshops without access to modern tools or resources. This makes it difficult for them to compete with large scale producers who have access to modern machinery and technology.
Hidden Gems of Kashmir: Sagg Eco Village
Sagg Eco Village, an award-winning ecological haven nestled in the breathtaking Harmukh foothills of Kashmir. As pioneers in the region, we integrate natural, cultural, human, and technological resources to build regenerative lifestyles and communities. Our natural farm cultivates organic delights with regenerative agriculture, while our cultural retreat celebrates and shares traditional knowledge and practices.
PREYING ON NATURE: A RIVER IN CRISIS
In the beautiful region of Rafiabad, part of the greater district of Baramulla, a beautiful and vast river meanders like a dragon tail. This river is Jhelum. Jhelum streams from North East to South West providing its bountiful life source to the people of Vijibal, Ladura and Chaklu directly and the entire Rafiabad region indirectly.
RAMADAN IN KASHMIR- A MONTH TO PURIFY SOUL & BODY
Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal and rejuvenation for Muslims in Kashmir, who view it as a blessed opportunity to deepen their faith and seek the mercy and forgiveness of Allah.
PHOOLON KI HOLI IN KASHMIR: A SYMBOL OF COMMUNAL HARMONY AND BROTHERHOOD
Holi is a vibrant and exuberant festival of colors celebrated with great joy and fervor throughout India. However, in the Kashmir Valley, Holi is celebrated in a unique and distinct way, reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage which has its own charm. The Kashmir Valley, located in the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir, is…
BHAND-E-PATHER
The music of Kashmir is incomplete without the dance steps which make it a complete package of entertainment. Though Kashmiris do not have a particular form of folk dance, most of them are mixed and are performed along with music. The style of dance which Kashmir has is indeed simple but fabulous at the same…
THE MARKHOR: PRIDE OF KASHMIR
The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan, where it is also known as the screw horn or screw-horned goat, mārkhor (مارخور) in Urdu from Classical Persian.
NATURAL WONDERS AND THE BOOMING TOURISM INDUSTRY IN KASHMIR
True to the word, Kashmir is “the heaven on earth”. While, tourism has seen a new high in the valley, attracting tourists from across the globe and at the same time providing job opportunities and skills to the locals of Kashmir
KANGDI: AN ANCIENT TOOL TO PROTECT KASHMIRI PEOPLE FROM COLD
Kangdi -An Ancient tool which helps Kashmiri people to live comfortably during severe winter conditions in valley.
MONUMENTS OF KASHMIR
The ancient structures are a treasure of rich history which need care that they stand as testament of the glorious past for generation to come.
THE BEAUTY & DIVINITY OF KARNAH
The new concept of border tourism has proved a hit in the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir with the respective governments.
MEERAS MAHAL HERITAGE MUSEUM
It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind.
PRESERVING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies – all of the things that quite literally make us who we are.
CHINAR AND THE AUTUMN BLISS
In Kashmir, autumn season is often referred to as “Harud”. This harvesting season occurs every year in the fall. As the leaves in the valley turn yellow and golden, farmers return to their fields to harvest paddy and saffron as well as select numerous varieties of apples for export. The valley is bathed in a…
KASHMIRI CARPET
Kashmir, the “Heaven on Earth” is not just about the stunning scenic views, but also known for its handicrafts. Kashmiri artwork is known worldwide for its unique artistic work and Kashmiri Carpets, also known as Kashmiri Rugs are undoubtedly the best example of the artwork. The Kashmiri carpets are India’s pride. The carpets are always…
SPIRITUAL SHRINES IN KASHMIR
Kashmir has been a home to varied religions. The valley boasts of having shrines of all religions. Here is a glimpse of such shrines across Kashmir dating back to several centuries.
AMARNATH YATRA: BOOSTING TOURISM & BUSINESS
Kashmir is blessed with a pleasant weather, lakhs & lakh of people travel to the holy cave of Amarnath in South Kashmir to pay their prayers to the ice stalagmite, believed to be an embodiment of the Hindu Deity “Lord Shiva”, situated almost at an elevation of 12,756ft.
PIOUS JOURNEY OF SHRI AMARNATHJI YATRA
“The Himalayan pilgrimages are the oldest organised travel system, evolved over time by Hindu sages and embodying the spirit of wander, adventure and spirituality”.
SUFISM: THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE HEARTS
The Sufi saints played an important role in bringing the Muslims and Hindus together. They used local language to make religion accessible and meaningful to the common people.
THE DIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
It will be sagacious to state that Kashmir is a mosaic of different cultures, wherein different cultures have blended perfectly to produce unique culture which is popularly known as “Kashmiriyat”.
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