Cultural History Archives - Kashmir Rechords-Striking a Chord with Kashmir

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 02,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration

Kheer Bhawani Mela: 35 Yrs in Exile, Countless Yrs of Faith

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) And as long as even one devotee whispers a prayer under its Chinar canopy, the soul of the Kheer Bhawani Mela remains alive! As the Wheel of Time turns to June 3, 2025, it marks a solemn milestone—35 years since the Kheer Bhawani Mela was first observed…

Hargopal Kaul was not only a political force but also a literary light.

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 12,25
Cultural History, Culture, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Pt. Hargopal Kaul—The Original Sher-e-Kashmir !

A forgotten revolutionary, poet and pioneer of education who challenged kings and colonialism alike (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Long before Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was dubbed the “Sher-e-Kashmir,” the people of Kashmir had already roared their admiration for another lion—Pandit Hargopal Kaul, popularly known by his penname Khasta. A bold reformer, prolific…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 05,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

A Bible in Kashmiri Sharda Script!

By : Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo* In the dusty corners of religious and linguistic history lies a remarkable story—one that links a Bengali riverside mission, a Kashmiri script “Sharda’’ on the verge of extinction, and a Bible that almost nobody read! Few people today know that the first-ever translation of the…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 02,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

Unveiling Spirits and Ghosts of Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kashmir, a land steeped in mystery, has always been home to fascinating folklore and tales of the supernatural. Words related to ghosts and spirits find their way into daily conversation across the region, often without much thought to their origin or meaning. Yet, these ethereal entities have…

byKashmir Rechords
Mar 30,25
Cultural History, Culture, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

Lachhi Ram Saroor: The Forgotten Kashmiri Poet of Awadh

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of history, some luminaries fade into obscurity despite their remarkable contributions. One such figure is Pandit Lachhi Ram “Saroor,” a Kashmiri-origin poet who carved a niche for himself in the literary circles of mainland India in the mid-eighteenth century. Once celebrated, he is now…