Preetam Rana Shri Machail Mata Temple is a famous Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga, located at an altitude of around 9,500 feet above sea level in the remote Machail village of the Paddar Valley in Kishtwar. The temple is...
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Dr Mrinalini Atrey atreymrinalini@gmail.com The first time I saw the photographs of General Zorawar Singh's Haveli in Vijaypur, Reasi - from 1975, 1999, and now in 2026 - I felt a deep shock, a wrenching sense of loss. What was...
Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com Jammu has always been famous as the "City of Temples." For many years, people knew our city for its peaceful temples and the holy River Tawi. But today, having lived here in Jammu my entire life, I...
Lalit Gupta lalitguptajammu@gmail.com Nestled along the banks of the Poonch River, Kotli once stood as a flourishing town of the Chibbhal region, boasting a vibrant social and cultural life. The events of 1947 changed its destiny and displaced its people, yet...
Dr G V Snigdha Raj Can't believe it's been more than two years since I started staying in this region. Coming from the southern part of India, I often heard many things about Jammu and Kashmir. Many news articles talked...
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Bharti Sharma bhartisharma705139@gmail.com As a student and a resident of Jammu, I feel a deep connection with my city, its culture, and its traditions. For me, Jammu is not just a place to live, but a place full of faith,...
K.Kumar, Akshat Dogra Situated in the Jammu division of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Udhampur District is a land where history and mythology blend with breathtaking landscapes and ancient culture. While the district is known for its scenic...
Ashok Sharma Food has always been an essential element of human culture. It reflects the environment, traditions and social life of a community and often tells stories about the people who prepare and share it. In the hilly district of...
Rajinder Chand Anthal Chenani state has remained an important political entity in Udhampur district of Duggar Pradesh from a very early period of history. Chenani was a parent state established by Chandel dynasty Raja Gambhir Chand in about 9th Century...
Anil Paba pabaanil@gmail.com Caves form one of the most enduring elements of India's cultural and historical heritage. From prehistoric shelters to medieval centres of faith and art, they reflect humanity's evolving relationship with the natural environment. Across the subcontinent, sites...
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