Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage Archives - Page 5 of 13

Lal Ded Chair Remains Unfulfilled: A Govt, UGC Promise in Limbo

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As Kashmiri Pandits observe the birth anniversary of one of their most revered figures, Lalleshwari—popularly known as Lal Ded—the long-promised recognition of her legacy through a dedicated academic chair remains unrealized. Over four years ago, in December 2019, Ms Smriti Irani in the capacity of Union Minister…

byKashmir Rechords
Sep 01,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Princely States, Undivided India (Princely States)

Maharaja Hari Singh’s `Minister-in-Waiting’ !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the intricate history of Kashmir, many individuals have left indelible marks, though their names may not always be celebrated. One such figure is P.K. Wattal, a Kashmiri Pandit and dedicated civil servant, who played a pivotal role during the early years of Maharaja Hari Singh’s reign…

byKashmir Rechords
Aug 19,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration

Shiva’s Forgotten Spring in North Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Nestled in the mountainous Zaingir Belt of North Kashmir lies the village of Shiva, a place rich in history and spiritual significance. Named after Lord Shiva, this village was once a pilgrimage destination for Kashmiri Hindus, especially during the festival of Shravan Purnimashi. Devotees from far and…

byKashmir Rechords
Aug 07,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Rediscovering the Lost Artists of the Kashmiri Ramayana

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the heart of Kashmir, a unique version of the Ramayana stands as a testament to the region’s rich cultural tapestry. This iconic Kashmiri Ramayana, penned by Pandit Devkar Prakash Bhat and published multiple times between 1910 and 1940 by Ali Mohammad Tajar Kutab (later known as…

byKashmir Rechords
Aug 05,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Pandit Brij Mohan Dattatreya : A Forgotten Luminary with Kashmir Connection!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Pandit Brij Mohan Dattatreya, known by his penname “Kaifi Dehlavi” or simply “Kaifi,” was a distinguished writer of Urdu, Persian, and Sanskrit in undivided India. Born on December 13, 1866, in Old Delhi, Kaifi hailed from a Kashmiri Pandit ancestry. His family had relocated from Kashmir at…