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Embark on a Sacred Journey: The Hudh Mata Yatra
Every year, the picturesque Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir comes alive with the vibrant energy of the Hudh Mata Yatra—an annual pilgrimage that draws devotees from far and wide. Dedicated to Hudh Mata, the local manifestation of…
The Legend of River Suryaputri Tawi
Tawi originates from Kali Kundi glacier in Kaplash mountains of Bhaderwah, Jammu. It’s a glacier-fed river, and its water is considered very auspicious amongst the Dogra community. Dogras pray at "dabbar", the deepest point of Tawi.
Tawi…
Jammu’s Contribution in Goa Liberation Movement
When in 1955 there was a nation wide call for a mass movement for Goa’s liberation, Jammu’s Praja Parishad sent 20 Satyagrahis to Goa under the leadership of Thakur Ranjit Singh and Tilak Raj Sharma.
Before setting off to Goa the…
Dogra Folk Culture and Traditions
Dogras society is steered by the ideas of righteousness. Any wrong doing, injustice and unfairness is an act of sin that requires redemption. There is deification for the victim and atonement for the perpetrator and his or her clan. The…
Mela Patt, Bhaderkashi
The famous fair of Bhadarwah, ‘Patte Ru Kodd’ commonly known as Mela Patt is a three-day festival celebrated in honour of the presiding deity, Shri Vasuki Nag Maharaj.
In 1580 A.D. Raja Nagpal of Bhadarwah visited Delhi to participate in…
The Amarnath Resistance – Jammu Hindus and their fight for Sanatan Dharma
16 years ago on this day, August 31st, in 2008, two month long Amarnath Agitation came to an end with 40 hectares of land being granted to the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board for exclusive use during the Yatra period.
Kashmir had erupted in…
Bachh Dua: Jammu’s Captivating Festival of Tradition and Spirituality
Every Festival is a break from our monotonous life, rich in principle and beautiful in its practice.
Some festivals celebrate Man's relationship with God, some his relationship with the Eco-system and some celebrate the most fundamental…
गल्ल डुग्गर दी – डोगरी लोक गीत कलाकार : Overcoming Challenges: The Journey of Dogri Folk…
Subash Brahamanu & Party - Dogri Folk Singing Group
Subash Brahamanu & Party is an All India Radio approved Dogri Folk Singing Group led by Subash Brahamanu, a government teacher, composer, and lyricist. Arvind Brahamanu, also a…
The problem starts when humans grow up.
By Sunil Kesar
The devastating landslide and sinking of mountains took place in Pernote village (Ramban district) Jammu and Kashmir. The mountains areas are highly vulnerable to natural disasters, where development over the years has…
The Forgotten Massacres: Revisiting the Tragic Killings of Hindus in Jammu on 30th April 2006
Most are unaware of the mass killings of Hindus in Jammu Region over the years. 30th April in 2006 was the worst night for mountain hamlets of Kulhand & Tharva, in Doda, Jammu Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists gathered villagers & fired…