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
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
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
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.
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Mela Patt is an annual fair which is celebrated in memory of memorable meeting of King Akbar with Raja Nagpal of Bhadarwah.
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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
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
State government is going to revive the state’s first hydroelectric project, Mohora. The project was constructed in 1905. The ambitious project will be taken up by the J&K State Power Development Corporation, JKSPDC and restored to a capacity of 9 MW as compared to its original capacity. According to a Indian Express he project is … Read more
It is a distinctive style of paintings which evolved during the 17th and 18th century in Basohli and nearby hill states of present day Himachal Pradesh. Notable highlights of the style are big eyes, bright colours, geometric patterns and accentuated jewellery made by beetles’ wings. Most Basohli paintings depict scenes from Radha-Krishna and other Hindu … Read more
Bacch Dua – Hindu mother’s belonging to Dogra community perform rituals for the long life of their children. Apart from being a religious festival for the Dogra’s, it is also an occasion for reunion and rejuvenation, and a celebration of traditional culture and customs. While the ritual entails mother’s to fast and visit the temple … Read more
The Bahu Fort is a fortress representing the lavishness of the Dogra kings and the royal family that resided to rule the region. Bahu Fort stands on a rock face on the left bank of the river Tawi in Jammu. Perhaps the oldest fort and edifice in the city, it was constructed originally by Raja … Read more
This is the story of Bahubali Raja from Jammu which is documented in one of the books of J&K Academy of Art Culture & Languages, around the year 1361, Raja Maldev had made Jammu the capital of his kingdom. Maldev was a warrior and wrestler too. Several legends are in vogue about the valour of … Read more
Written By Abhishek Kashmir based political parties has always been accused of meting out step-motherly treatment to Jammu while the latter is solely responsible for uniting this large state- the largest in the erstwhile undivided India. It was the Dogra rule of Jammu while unified the state of J&K. In fact, on 27 May 1949, … Read more
Written By Abhishek Khajuria 100 years old book tells quality of a Dogra Dogras have always been a formidable warrior. As they fought on numerous fronts, a number of accounts of their valour have been recorded. Jammu Virasat has found a 100 years old book, Sepoy, by a British army-man who characterizes a Dogra in … Read more
People are standing against the State in South India to object the “imposition”of Hindi in their states and they definitely have a point! We ask Jammu about their point view, if at all we have any! It took 56 years and immense hard work to get recognition for Dogri in 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution … Read more
Main Dogra Main Dogra…these are the opening lyrics of a beautiful Dogri music video on youtube uploaded recently. The video shows a school boy’s journey to school and on the way, through his eyes, the viewer gets to witness the beauty of our beloved Duggardesh. song Read also : 3 Superstitions of Dogra’s to guess if … Read more
Father’s Day 2017 is finally here – on Sunday June 18. So cheer up everyone. Let’s celebrate the day and honours dads all across the world for their superhuman qualities and overpowering love. Did you know Father’s day is also celebrated on March 19! Several countries such as Italy, Spain, Croatia and Portugal celebrate it … Read more
On June 17, 1822, Maharaja Gulab Singh was declared as Raja of Jammu by Maharaja Ranjit Singh after holding grand coronation function on the bank of river Chenab at Jia Pota Ghat Akhnoor. In video you can see Rajtilak Day celebrated in Jammu (at the very spot where on 17 June 1822 Maharaja Ranjit Singh decorated Mahrajah Gulab Singh) with National and Religious Fervor.
BJP-PDP Government recently laid the foundation stone of various tourist facilities at Ranjit Sagar Lake in Basohli of amounting Rs 100 crore. So, we at Jammu Virasat thought we’ll give you a little reminder of the scenic beauty that the Basohli offers. The beauty of this part of Jammu and Kashmir is much more than … Read more
Mubarak Mandi palace was the royal residence of the maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir from the Dogra dynasty.