Why Women of Duggar are observing Pugga Vrat?

Today women of Duggar are observing a traditional Dogra fast called as Pugga Vrat. The fast is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of moon) in the month of Magha according to Hindu lunar calendar.  Here is everything you need to know about it: Pugga Vrat is also called Sakat … Read more

Do you know about the traditional way of celebrating Diwali in our Duggar pradesh?

Diwali is also known as Deepavali or Divali and is a Hindu festival symbolising the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The Festival of Lights celebrates Rama-chandra returning to his people after 14 days of exile. Rama is the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu. During his exile, it is … Read more

Dhanteras : Things you should buy for a prosperous year

Dhanteras which falls two days before Diwali is one of the most auspicious days of the year — it is said that whatever you buy on this festival will reap rich benefits for you in the long run. Dogras usually buy utensils on the day. By now, most of us would have shopped and bought … Read more

What Dogra Women do on Karva Chauth

It’s Karva Chauth and the moon continues to hold fort this day.  TV and movies have promoted Karwachauth like nothing before. Still here is how a typical Karwachauth of a Dogra lady is celebrated : Sargi: Days prior to the fast, mother in laws gift feniyaan-katlamme and other gifts to their daughter in law. Brothers … Read more

Things which one should not miss on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan in Jammu

Happy Raksha Bandhan Jammu

Jammu is celebrating Raksha Bandhan, or Rakkhdi as we call it today. Here are some things which one should not miss on the occasion: Meet your siblings: Rakkhdi is time for siblings to meet. Today’s youngsters often leave home to work in other cities.In such a condition, one hardly gets enough occasion to meet their siblings. So … Read more

Watch Video: Spectacular Republic Day event at M A Stadium, Jammu

The Governor of Jammu & Kashmir  N. N. Vohra unfurled the National Flag and inspected the ceremonial parade on the occasion of the 69th Republic day of India at the State function held at  M A StadiumJammu on Friday 26 January 2018. The Governor delivered his Republic Day message on this occasion.

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The smart contingents participating in the Parade were from the Army, Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, men and women contingents of the JKAP, Jammu and Kashmir Police, State Disaster Response Force, J&K Fire and Emergency Services, J&K Forest Protection Force, Ex-Servicemen, NCC Boys and Girls, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Bands of Army, BSF, J&K Police, Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police and of the various boys and girls schools.