Bhaderwah as it is known as Chota Kashmir is popular for the festivals and fairs of every community. It is a region of fairs and festivals in Jammu . Its fairs and festivals have profoundly enriched the culture of the people. Mela Patt is a famous festival of Bhaderwah. Here are seven things to know … Read more
As part of three day long ‘Baisakhi Celebrations’, Directorate of Tourism, Jammu organized a cultural carnival from Balidan Stambh to Bagh-e-Bahu. A cultural carnival of ethnically dressed artists was flagged off from Balidan Stambh to Bagh-e-Bahu by the chief guest Rigzin Samphael, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism Department. Here are some pictures and video of what the … Read more
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
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 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
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
Mohammad Gayasuddin, a Unani practitioner from Uttar Pradesh, takes a break from his practice for a month every year so that he can come to Jammu and Kashmir and make effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkarana and Meghnath for Dussehra. He manages a team of 60 artists, who travel to the state to create effigies for the … Read more
Naag Panchami, is a key Hindu festival dedicated to Serpent gods. Various stories and folklores are associated with the day and the day itself is celebrated on separate dates according to the local culture. While the nation celebrated Naag Panchami in August, Nag Panchami, a traditional way to faithfully worship the serpent deity in Dogra households. The … Read more