In the heart of Srinagar, 75-year-old Ghulam Mohammad Kumar tirelessly works to preserve the centuries-old tradition of ...

The Izband burning tradition that showcases Kashmir’s rich culture, calls for renewal before it loses recognition ...

Kashmiri Tradition for Sale. By Mahoor Haya Shah . The Pheran is not just a garment. It is winter woven into wool, a whisper ...

It carries stories, prayers, whispers of lost winters. You walk into an old Kashmiri home, and there it is, draped around a mother warming her hands over the kangri, wrapped around a poet who stares ...

Be it in Hindi, English, Chambiyali, Mandyali or Kangri, rappers from across the state are making their presence felt on social media as well as various other platforms.

The 'kangri' — an earthen pot encased in a wicker basket with a handle, filled with hot embers — has become an essential item for many in the district. Locals use the Kangri by carrying it ...

The family celebrates the day every year. Herath is a Kashmiri festival that is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark half of the month of Phalguna, between February and March. It holds cultural ...

Shivratri, the night of Lord Shiva, is celebrated with unparalleled devotion across India. Yet, among the Kashmiri Pandits, this night of divine union and cosmic dance takes on a character of its own.

Herath, the Kashmiri Pandit celebration of Maha Shivaratri, was once a vibrant and integral part of Kashmir’s cultural fabric. Unlike the one-day observance in most of India, Herath is a multi-day ...

However, in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri holds a distinct identity and is revered as 'Herath' by the Kashmiri Pandit community. What is Herath? Herath, meaning the 'Night of ...