Category Archives: Kashmiri Culture

Here you will find all related to Kashmiri dressing, music, folk dances, art and lifestyle of Kashmiri people

Reaction of Kashmiri Mothers When Kangri Falls Down

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1. Trath sinthas.. nov namdhh zoluth(even if it was decade old) 2. Tohi shikaslad shuren shoobwini kamli peatth behuen.tuhuend gachhi taatth trawin 3. Magaz yeli phonas kun aes ath chu yie gachan 4. Hy hy faan koruth ath,dimaag chui asan khabar katy 5. Hai pai kaanger , Ichen chai na gaash 6. Touhe chaw zaayde […]

In Pictures Visit to Ahad Sons Delhi

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Ahad Sons, Kashmiri Food Delivery and Takeaway at Uday Park, New Delhi Ahad Sons Menu Mr Abdul Ahad Waza Packaged Ghustabas at Ahad Sons Ahad Waza  3 Ristas, 3 Ghustabas, 3 Pieces in Marchwagun Korma, Nadur Yakhni and Gante Chutney  costed  us 1400 Rupees.  Best Kashmiri food in Delhi. Each bite reminded of wazwan at […]

History of Kashmir – Complete Chronology of Rulers

Are you interested in ancient history of Kashmir? Want to know who was First king of Kashmir? Or are you interested to know about Sikh/Afghan/Dogra rule in Kashmir? You have to come to right place. We have compiled this massive list of Kings/Rulers of Kashmir after a great deal of research. Gonada 1 3120-3103 B.C […]

The Complete Guide To Mahashivaratri – The Biggest Festival of Kashmiri Pandits

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Mahashivaratri, locally known as ‘Shivaratri’, or ‘Herath’ in Kashmiri, is undoubtedly the biggest festival of the Kashmiri Pandits. The large-scale celebrations on this day are more elaborate than on Holi, Diwali in our community. It falls in the month of February or early March and is celebrated with great zeal and fervor. Interestingly, Kashmiri Brahmins […]

10 Surprising Health Benefits Of Kashmiri Saffron

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Saffron or ‘kesar’, is a wonder spice found in every Kashmiri household and occupies a special place in our hearts. From being added to pulaav for its unique flavour, boiled in tea for aroma, to being used as seasoning on kheer – it is one spice which the Kashmiri kitchen cannot do without! Famously known […]

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About a Kashmiri Pandit Wedding

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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About a Kashmiri Pandit Wedding Weddings are quite an elaborate affair, and Kashmiri weddings are more so! The seemingly never-ending list of pre-wedding, wedding, and post-wedding functions is something most Kashmiris are familiar with. And that’s what makes the amalgam of love, beauty and families (or simply, marriage), more […]

Modern Kashmiri Girl Names

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Are you looking for some unique name for your Kashmiri daughter?  Here are a few of our suggestions which are modern, trendy and of which your daughter will be proud of: Aabshar Aayat Afsa Ahana Ahba Aimaa Aira Aisha Ajar Ajawa Ajwa Al Hawra Alaa Aleezay Alezeh Aliena Alisha Alishba Aliza Alvira Amairah Amal Amima […]

Top Religious Places To Visit in Kashmir

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There are many facades to Kashmir which cannot be overlooked while visiting this place for sure. And of the aspect is the mystical and spiritual vibe that surrounds the whole valley and binds different religions together. To experience such soul healing experience you should visit some centuries old shrines that adorn this heaven on earth. […]

Books By Young Kashmiris That You Should Read

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Be the CEO You Always Wanted to Marry Author: Insha S Qazi This book provides a step to step approach to living with greater courage and helps in the foundation of self-leadership and entrepreneurship for women. Buy here Hijras of Kashmir Author: Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Bund Buy here The Light Author: Sadiya Bilal Sadiya Bilal […]

Read the Story Behind the Unique Pheran Photoshoot held in Los Angeles

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Article by Sumaya Teli ‘Sumaya Teli is a British Kashmiri now living in the USA with her husband and three children. She is founder and writer at mamanushka.com ~ a popular lifestyle blog rooted in experiences of being a western global Muslim, Woman and Mother. Recently I photographed some pherans on the beach! This cool […]

Known as Hatim Tai of Kashmir, This Man Was Once The Richest Kashmiri

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The Sopore town of North Kashmir is known by the epithet ‘Chota London’ since ages now. It’s said to represent the three R’s : 1. Rub (Mud/Silt/Soil) 2. Raeda (Horse Carts) 3. Ropai (Money) Rub represents the rawness and simplicity of the place. Horse carts, locally called ‘Raeda’ were once upon a time a decent […]

Outstanding Short Films Made by Kashmiris That You Can Watch Online

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Srinagar: Through A Tourist’s Eyes by Ruman Hamdani This short film is about an Italian girl’s trip to Kashmir and her stay with a Kashmiri family.  Watch Srinagar: Through A Tourist’s Eyes here Firaaq by Hyder Habib This short film is a fictional story about separation. Watch Firaaq here Children of Conflict by Majid Imtiyaz Children of conflict […]

5 Reasons Why Every Kashmiri Should Feel Proud of Local Doctors

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In Kashmir, we might have the worst health infrastructure, but we have got very good doctors.  The Kashmiri doctors have proven their excellence in every corner of the world but unfortunately we are not able to gauge their worth. Be it the present day situation of fighting Covid 19 or any other health emergency that […]