Birth & Journey of Katha Sarit Sagar
Katha Sarit Sagar is a famous 11th century compendium of Indian Legends, Fairy tales & Folk tales written by Somadeva.
Birth & Journey of Katha Sarit Sagar – Kashmiri Fairy Tales & Folk Tales
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History & Geography of Kashmir
Kalhan Pandit & his Chronicle
Kalhan Pandit, the author of Rajatarangini was the son of Lord Champak, a minister of King Harsha (1089-1101 AD). Champak is refered to as Lord of the Gate or commandant of the frontier defences in the later part of Harsha’s reign. Kalhana mentions Champak amongst the last few officials who loyally held out by the King’s side.
Lalla Ded (Lalleshwari)- The Saint Poet of Kashmir
“Lal Ded (1320-1392), the Saint Poet of Kashmir who defied social convention in her search for God”
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Nund Rishi – The Kashmiri Sufi Saint, Mystic, Poet and Islamic Preacher
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din (1377-1438 AD) popularly known as Nund Rishi and Alamdar-e-Kashmir was a Kashmiri Sufi saint, mystic, poet and Islamic preacher. He was among the founders of the Rishi order, a Sufi tradition of the region. He was influenced by spiritual teachers and saints, including Hamza Makhdoom, Resh Mir Sàeb and Shamas Faqir.
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Arinimal an Enigma? – by M.K Raina
Arinimaal, the poetess wife of Bhawanidas Kachroo, a Persian poet himself, was born, as we understand from the available literature, sometime in 18th century. It is said that like Lalla Ded and Habba Khatoon, her family life was unhappy, which was the main source of inspiration for her poignant poetry. Ultimately Bhawanidas Kachroo deserted her and she lived mostly in her father’s home.
Kashmiri Pandit Surnames with Gotras
Kashmiri Pandit Surnames with Gotras
Surnames with Gotras of Kashmiri Pandits
Arinimal – by Arjun Dev Majboor
Arinimal by Arjun Dev Majboor
Arjun Dev Majboor rebuts those who question existence of Arinimal.
Kheer Bhawani – Know Your Motherland
Known widely as Kheer Bhawani and Ragnya Asthapana, Tullamul is situated 27 Kms. north of Srinagar, in Gandherbal Tehsil. It is said that Mata Ragnya came to Kashmir during the times of Ramayana. The holy spring of Tullamul is situated on the bank of a branch of river Sindh, called, according to Nilamat Purana, Tsandara Baga. It is approachable both by road and by river.
Vitasta – Know Your Motherland
Vitasta is known to the Kashmiris as Veth. When it leaves the Valley at Baramulla, it is called Kashur Darya. After it joins Kishenganga, it is called Jhelum, the name, derived from a Punjab town of the same name. Jhelum is now the most commonly known name. Continue reading “Vitasta – Know Your Motherland”
Martand Sun Temple – Know Your Motherland
The temple of Martand is situated at a distance of 5 miles from the town of Anantnag. Like most medievel temples in Kashmir, Martand consists of a courtyard with the principal shrine in the middle and a colonnaded peristyle. The latter is 220 feet long and 142 feet broad and contains eightyfour fluted columns facing the courtyard. Continue reading “Martand Sun Temple – Know Your Motherland”