Cultural History
If Mahakumbh is to Prayagraj, `Dashaar’ is to Kashmir!
Unlike the regularly scheduled Kumbh Melas, the timing of Kashmir’s Dashaar depends on ten specific astronomical and astrological configurations, occurring…
Englishman’s 1847 Journey to Jammu & Kashmir
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the spring of 1847, an intriguing journey to Kashmir unfolded, vividly chronicled in a historical travelogue…
Sacred Stone Idol Resurfaces from River Jhelum at Sopore!
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In a remarkable travesty of fate, a stone idol of a deity, which was thrown into the…
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,…
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…
Pitambar Nath Dhar ‘Fani’: A Poet’s Eternal Love for Kashmir
Pitambar Nath Dhar Fani’s story took a heartbreaking turn in 1990. Forced to leave his home in Lal Nagar, Srinagar,…
The Four Kashmiri Pandit ‘Sirs’
(By: B.Revti) The Kashmiri Pandit community, though a small minority, has produced individuals of exceptional calibre who were recognized with…
Broadcast Heritage: 77 Years of Radio Kashmir Jammu
(By: F.Sheheryar)* On this day, December 1, 1947, Radio Kashmir Jammu was commissioned, seven months before its twin establishment in…