Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration

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
Jun 20,24
Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration, Migration

Remembering the Unseen: The Plight of Kashmiri Pandits on World Refugee Day

(By: K R Ishan) June 20th is globally observed as World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the resilience of refugees, honoring their contributions, and reflecting on their vulnerable situations. It is a day when the world is called upon to recognize the struggles of those who have been…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 14,24
Culture, Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration, Migration, Religion, Socio-cultural

Echoes of Devotion: The First Kheer Bhawani Mela in Exile!

(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*) As the Wheel of Time completes 34 years since the Kashmiri Pandits began celebrating the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani in exile, the date June 14, 2024 evokes a poignant mix of nostalgia and sorrow. This day serves as a stark reminder of June 1, 1990, when the Mela…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 06,24
Jammu, Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration, Terrorism

Ruchir Koul:Bhaderwah’s Braveheart

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of the Kashmiri Pandit community, names like Tika Lal Taploo, Neelkanth Ganjoo and Prem Nath Bhat are often mentioned with reverence, each symbolizing the community’s enduring struggle and sacrifice. However, the story of Ruchir Kumar Koul from the picturesque town of Bhaderwah in the Jammu division…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 01,24
Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration, Migration

Sunstroke and Strife: Kashmiri Pandits’ Struggle in the 1990 Heatwave

(By: K R Ishan) As North India swelters under a relentless heat wave, memories flood back for the Kashmiri Pandit community. This scorching heat evokes the harrowing summer of 1990 when thousands of Pandits were forced to leave their idyllic homeland of Kashmir—famous for its cool climate, verdant landscapes, and…