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Shankha Lipi: The Script of Devotion

Shankha Lipi inscriptions from Akhnoor and Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir reinforce the notion that these towns were active pilgrimage centers between the 4th and 7th centuries CE. (Kashmir Rechords Desk) Shankha Lipi, also known as “Conch Script” or “Shell Script,” refers to ornate spiral characters believed to be derivatives…

byKashmir Rechords
Dec 18,24
Books, Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Aagar Naeb: A Window to Kashmir’s Civilizational Heritage

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* Aagar Naeb (The Source), published in 1998, is a profound scholarly work by Moti Lal Saqi, one of Kashmir’s most revered intellectuals. Driven by his deep love for Kashmir, Saqi foresaw a dual crisis that the region’s future generations might face—a loss of historical connection amidst…

A Kashmiri Pandit Who Shaped Lahore’s Administration

Pandit Amar Nath Muttoo’s life is not just a chapter in history; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Kashmiri Pandit community. From his role as a Deputy Collector in Lahore to his pivotal contributions to community documentation, his story reminds us of the power of dedication…

byKashmir Rechords
Dec 11,24
Cultural History, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

The Journey of Jia Lal Dhar Saraf: From Material Success to Profound Spiritual Contribution

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The bustling streets of Srinagar in the early 20th century were a testament to the thriving trade that connected Kashmir to the rest of the Indian subcontinent. Among the prominent figures shaping this economic tapestry was Pandit Jia Lal Dhar (Saraf), a man whose life journey would…

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Dec 09,24
Culture, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

Sahir Dehlvi: A Kashmiri Pandit Scholar of Sanskrit, Arabic

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Urdu literature has long celebrated the spellbinding brilliance of its “Sahirs”—poets whose words cast a timeless enchantment. Among them, Sahir Ludhianvi is a household name, revered for his lyrical genius and progressive ideals. However, few know of Pandit Amar Nath Madan `Sahir Dehlvi’, a poet whose life…