Kashmiris carry on with the centuries-old tradition of marching to the shrine at Aishamuqam with burnt Mashaals. Photo: Farooq Javed

Despite a cloudy cover, Kashmir Valley’s mustard fields bloom enthralling all. Photo: Farooq Javed

Devotees attend congregational prayers at Dargah Hazratbal on Jumat-ul-Vida. Photo: Farooq Javed

Amid fresh snowfall, a vehicle moves on Srinagar-Leh Highway near Gagangeer on Saturday. Photo: Farooq Javed

Athletes perform during the inaugural ceremony of Khelo India at Gulmarg on Sunday. Photo: Farooq Javed

To the relief of the entire Kashmir populace, the Valley has finally received a very good dose of snow and rain and interestingly Srinagar city too got a whitewash for...

A large number of devotees thronged the historic Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar on Wednesday to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, locally known as “Herath”. Photo: Farooq Javed

Observing Friday following Miraj, devotees pray at Dargah Hazratbal as the Holy Relic of the Prophet (SAW) is put to display (not shown in the picture). Photo: Farooq Javed

Devotees raise their hands in supplication at Dargah Hazratbal as the Holy Relic of the Prophet (SAW) is displayed on the eve of Shab-e-Miraj on Tuesday evening. Photo: Farooq Javed

Security men stand alert ahead of Republic Day in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk. Photo: Farooq Javed