Kunchoth – Festival envisages a message for the union of two souls celebrated in Doda and Bhaderwah

For Hindus Like Karvachouth in other parts of the country, and Jammu region too, Kunchoth is a local festival celebrated with enthusiasm and religious fervour in Doda and Bhaderwah area of Jammu region. As many families from these two districts have migrated to Jammu district also, they celebrate the festival here too with great fervour. … 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

Interesting things to know about Chamliyal Mela

Chamliyal Mela Jammu kashmir

The centuries-old Chamliyal Mela is celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm along the International Border (IB) in the Ramgarh , with traditional exchange of sacred ‘shakkar’ (holy soil), ‘sharbat’ (holy water) and ‘chaddar’ with Pakistan. The Chamliyal Mela is being organized every year with much pomp and show at No Man’s Land where people gather on … Read more