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Amazing Facts About Chingus Fort in Rajouri You Probably Didn’t Know

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Over the past few decades, we’ve slowly been losing our monuments and no one knows where they’ve disappeared! However, Government has been trying to figure out where the monuments have gone and how to protect Virasat we at Jammu Virasat in an endeavor to explore the heritage this time we would be exploring Chingus Fort … Read more

King of Serpents who handed over the rule of Jammu kingdom to Raja Bhed Devta

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The legend of Baba Bhed has a great historical significance as it is believed that in the hoary past Nagas who ruled over north India were serpent worshippers. The legend also has its origin in the Shaivite Hinduism which was prevalent in much of the Jammu and Kashmir state in the ancient times. In the … Read more

Amazing things you should know about Historical Bahu Fort

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A tourist hot spot, a must visit when in Jammu – The Bahu Fort .  Not only do we Dogra’s appreciate the majesty of this vast architectural wonder, but it draws interest from across the world. However, while we all know about the Bahu Fort and most if us have paid a visit at least once, … Read more

Bowlis of Udhampur: Our Heritage

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Once known for its Baolis, natural springs, Udhampur is fast losing the once-indispensible source of fresh water. Mohan Lal, 73, of Suki Karlai, Udhampur, says that there were over 500 natural springs during his childhood. Sadly the number has reduced to just above 100. Lack of upkeep is deemed to be the principal cause of … Read more

Things to know about world-renowned painter from Jammu

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Among many forgotten and long lost treasures of Duggar, one name that resonates only in artistes circle is that of painter Nainsukh. Here is quick biography of Nainsukh to incite your curiosity: Here is quick biography of Nainsukh to incite your curiosity: Born in 1710, Nainsukh was a prominent artist of Pahari school of painting. … Read more

My Words: Jasrota Fort and its Crumbling Ruins

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The capital city of the Jasrotia Rajputs, founded by Jasdev, a descendant of The Royal House of J&K, in past few years. The Jasrota Fort which is situated on the banks of river Ujjh, around 60 km from Jammu, is crying for help but no one tries to actually do something to save this heritage. … Read more

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

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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

The Dogra trumpet – KAEL

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​Dogra’s have a rich musical history which is imbued with diversity in terms of forms, styles, kinds of instruments used, the way they are played, and more. While some of these forms and instruments made their way to the present and got their share of mainstream fame quite successfully, there are others which could not … Read more

Letter from Maharaja Hari Singh to Lord Mountbatten

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Today, on 23rd September, each unbiased citizen of he state remembers the last Maharaja of the Princely State of Jammu Kashmir- Maharaja Hari Singh. It was due to the quick and calculated effort of the Maharaja, that the state acceded with the dominion of India. Watch video: Reasons for remembering Maharaja Hari Singh Jammu Virasat presents … Read more

Incredible Song & Video – Dikhi Lai Dogra Des

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Who else, but the last Prince of Dogra dynasty, Dr Karan Singh, could sing better praises of our Duggar des? And to match the sweetness of the praises an equally talented cinematographer is indispensable for capturing the beauty of our land.

Read also: Dals and Dogras – A weekly menu of a typical Dogra household

Jammu Virasat brings to you ‘Dikhi Lai Dogra Des’ an incredible music video whose lyrics have been penned and sung by Dr Karan Singh and the video shot by Maloop Singh.

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About “Mela Patt” of Bhadarwah remembers meeting between King Akbar & King of Bhadarwah

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Bhaderwah 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. During these days people, irrespective of caste, creed participate in it in large numbers.

Read also: 5 Things about Gupt Ganga, Bhaderwah

Mela Patt is an annual fair which is celebrated in memory of memorable meeting of King Akbar with Raja Nagpal of Bhadarwah.

To know more about “Mela Patt” Watch Video here:

Things to know about Ranbir Canal: Lifeline of Jammu

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Today, on occasion of his death anniversary, the state remembers Maharaja Ranbir Singh, a visionary leader, a warrior, a humanitarian and a scholar. In his lifetime, the Maharaja achieved various feats and initiated various reforms; one of which is the lifeline of Jammu— the Ranbir Canal. Before the construction of Ranbir Canal (before 1903 AD), irrigation … Read more

CALICO: Forgotten heritage of Jammu

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CALICO: Forgotten heritage of Jammu samba

Recently, a two-week workshop for skill enhancement of calico printing, commonly known as Samba prints of Jammu was started. The workshop was organised by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage-Jammu chapter. What is this calico printing? What significance does it have for the region? Let’s find out more: Calico Painting is the … Read more

J&K’s first mobile call was made to Atal Bihari Vajpayee

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We can’t imaging our lives without mobile phone these days. But mobile phone became a part our lives in J&K very late. Nobody had mobile phones in the state before 2003. During such times, it was the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who gave green signal to mobile phone services in the state. Once … Read more

SUNDAY exclusive: Story of the Kaleeth fort

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In Dogri, a small fortress is called as Kaleeth and this was how the fortress came to be called as Kaleeth fort. Here are few things to know about it: According to Misal Haqiyat (the original record of rights) compiled after land settlement during Dogra rule in the year 1985-86 Bikrami i.e. 1929 A.D. ,the … Read more

Forgotten Treasures of Jammu: Ancient Temples along Panjtirthi Dhakki

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Jammu has grown exponentially over the past two decades. Its municipal limits have constantly been pushed over these years. The sharp decline in the city’s green cover and unabated urbanization of the banks of the Tawi are testimony to this reckless expansion.  Although the population as well as the labyrinth of roads around the nikki Tawi area … Read more

Historical Bowli for Pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine

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Before India was partitioned along the lines of hate and religion, pilgrims from parts of India, even those of present day Pakistan too, used to visit Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. More than a century ago, they used to visit the holy shrine passing through Pangoli village of Nagrota consituency. Pangoli has a number of wells … Read more

Devika, sister of river Ganga, flows here in Jammu

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Jammu may be called as city of temples but in fact it is a land of, not just temples, but a number of holy shrines, ponds and other water bodies and many other places of devotion, associated with folk traditions of Duggar. Though fewer people might immediately recognise the name, but the river Devika is … Read more