Things to know about Safa or Turban : The Pride Of Dogra

Dogra traditional Turban , also known as ‘Safa’ or ‘Pagri’ in local parlance is the most prominent item of Dogra dress.It is the representative of the pride of Dogras and is worn on head by men. Pagri is a symbol of honour and respect and wearing a pagri of different styles and colour depends on … Read more

Hindu Dogra family’s collection of rare Islamic manuscripts in Srinagar on display

Quranic manuscript, a part of a Hindu familys collection

An exhibition of rare Quranic manuscripts, elegant calligraphic works and art masterpieces is drawing hordes of people here and behind all of it is a Hindu dogra family from Jammu . Suresh Abrol from Jammu, the man who has painstakingly preserved these valuable manuscripts, says these are part of his grandfather Lala Rekhi Ram Abrol’s … Read more

6 Museums in Jammu You Probably Didn’t Know About

Mubarak-Mandi-Palace-Jammu

A visit to the Museum imparts knowledge about the civilization of the past and present and adds a glimpse of the future as well. We present to you a list of museums in Jammu that you must pay a visit to: Amar Mahal Palace and museum: This iconic building is the unofficial mascot of Jammu. … Read more

Watch Video: Things to Know About “Bhairon Jhanki” Taken Out in Rajouri On Holi Festival

Bhairon jhankhi holi

Every place has its own importance but Rajouri , Jammu & kashmir town is known for its uniqueness of “Bhairon’s Jhanki”. Like every year during the festival of holi,the Jhanki of Bhairon dev is taken out with great pomp and religious fervour in which thousand of people take part with great zeal and enthusiasm irrespective … Read more