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Scriptural Virasat: Understanding Gurmukhi, Takri, Lande, and Dogra Akkhar Connections

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Dogra Akkhar

Scripts are fascinating, as they are systems of written symbols representing spoken language sounds. When we came across an account on Quora describing the relationship between Gurmukhi, Takri, Lande, and Dogra Akkhar, we knew we had to share it with you. Here is what Kanwalpal Singh Flora writes about the relationship between Gurmukhi, Takri, Lande, … Read more

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

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

Some Interesting facts about District Reasi

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The name of Reasi is derived from the first Raja Raspal of this area, who had shifted from Bajalta to this place. Raja Raspal converted it into a township  and named it as Rasyalsi which with due passage of time changed to Reasi. Earlier this area was known as Bhimgarh principality which was established by … 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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

How much do you know about the Dogri Folk Dances?

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Folk Dances in Jammu province:: Dances express the innermost joy and happiness of a man. These are the real pictures of the life of the people and their folk culture. Dances are always connected with some fairs, festivals or worship of God or Goddess. Main dances of Jammu Province are Dogri Bhangra, Gogri Dance, Letri … Read more

First ‘Heritage Calendar’ depicting the Jammu & Kashmir’s Numismatic Heritage’

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Depicting Jammu and Kashmir’s numismatic culture through the coinages which were prevalent in the state during the ancient period, the state government recently unveiled the first ‘Heritage Calendar- 2018’ of the Department of Culture depicting the ‘JK’s Numismatic Heritage’ through the coinages which were prevalent in the state during the ancient period. Here are the … Read more