Historical

Shell Inscriptions

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…

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…

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…

Create your account