MORE THAN TEA: NOON CHAI AS A TRUE SYMBOL OF KASHMIRI IDENTITY

Lush green meadows, snow-clad mountains and flowers smiling under the magnificent sun. The sun spreads its rays gently, touching the feet on Maa Sharika resting upon the hill.  Divine blessings of the Mauje reach every corner of the valley, showing a path of wisdom, brotherhood and peace. This is Kashmir land of Saints and Peers…

SYNCRETISM IN THE RELIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE OF ISLAM IN KASHMIR

Kashmir, often referred to as the “Paradise on Earth,” has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions and religious influences. The region’s unique geographical location at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia and the Middle East has shaped its socio-religious fabric. One of the most fascinating aspects of Kashmir’s Islamic heritage is…