Tales of Kashmir

This story has raised a question in my head. And that is, "Whom should I mourn—the one who was martyred or the one who lost everything except life?" Image Source | Pinterest Nadia, carefully; this river is quite deep," said Sabahat to …

Lal Ded was the first mystic saint and poetess of Kashmir. She is known as Lal Ded, Lal Arifa, Lal Mouj, and Laleshwari. Her poetry and sayings are known as " Vaakhs ". They are very famous all over the world. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali (R.A.) …

The paper-maché art of Kashmir is famous all over the world. It has a direct relationship to the arrival of Islam. However, the art is disappearing from Kashmir; only a few artists are left who have kept this art alive. Papier Mache Decorative Wall Pl…

Akanandun is one of the most famous folktales of Kashmir. The story is about a humble king and queen who had seven daughters but no son. They both loved each other very much. The only thing they craved for was the prince, who would in the future take …

The embroidery and complex patterns on Jammu and Kashmir costumes are well known. It represents the region’s diverse culture and natural splendour. The type of apparel is intended to combat the area’s chilly environment. Wearing traditional ethnic w…

Mehjoor is the most famous and revolutionary poet in Kashmir. His real name was Ghulam Ahmad Peerzada. He was born on August 11, 1887, in Mitrigam, Pulwama. He is known as   Shair-e-Kashmir " and " the poet of Kashmir ".  His father’s n…

Habba Khatoon, " The Nightingale of Kashmir, " is a well-known poetess. She is the first romantic poetess of Kashmir. She is often credited for the introduction of " lol " and " vatsun " in Kashmiri poetry. She was born…