The forgotten art of Paper making
The Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums is organizing a workshop on paper making and calligraphy at SPS Museum Srinagar. This is very interesting event where perhaps for the first time a demonstration would be given on traditional art of paper making, though there have been workshops on the art of calligraphy earlier as well. […]
Pharan and Kanger
With the change in the social fabric of the society with as many modern influences hovering over it as ever, people of Kashmir stick to the tradition when it comes to Pheran (typical Kashmiri gown for winters) and Kangri (traditional fire pot). Give credit to the lack of basic facilities like electricity and heat technology […]
Preserving the Historic documents
Preservation of human records means preserving the history. There are plenty of ancient written records available in Kashmir, but unfortunately these records are scattered and kept in hazardous manner in various olden institutes of the state. The state archival repositories, libraries museums and several private institutions and individuals have these ancient records. These records need […]
Preserving Aliabad sarai
Aliabad is not any village or town , it simply a meadow in the internal stretch of panchal lying on the historic Mughal highway which connects Poonch and Rajouri districts with Kashmir valley. There are no permanent settlers found anywhere in the Aliabad stretch , but as records say there was once a hamlet of […]
Calligraphy a forgotten art
In ancient times, when paper was not available to the literate class, they used to produce their writings in engraved form, on rocks, stones, coins etc. Later on when paper was invented, doors were left open for calligraphists to meet their needs and exhibit their artistic skill. After centuries together, writing appeared on paper. Initially […]
The early days of the vale!
Much has been written and said about the pre-historic cultures of Kashmir and it is widely believed that man of that period had been living a nomadic style of life and used the natural caves as shelters. During the last few decades Archaeologists have discovered few ancient cave settlements. They have also found the tools […]
Preserving the Reshi order Architecture
The wooden shrines of Kashmir are basically associated with the tombs of Sufi and Reshi saints of this land; these are called as ‘Astana’ and have been raised over the graves of famous saints and sages. Most of these sites are found in rural and forest areas of the valley as these were the places […]
The mysterious Pavements
Kashmir is a place of great fables, folklore and rich archeological history besides other things. There are marvelous architectural pieces and great historical monuments that have attracted world renowned historians, archeologists and other experts from centuries now. However amidst all this, there are few sites and few constructions that remain mysteries till date. These sites […]
The tradition of emblematic constructions in Kashmir
Lalitaditya Mukhtapida who ruled Kashmir from 699 AD to 736 AD is recorded to have brought glory and prosperity to his kingdom. He is known as a great builder and Kalhana attributes to him the foundation of several towns and buildings. The ruins of a monastery at Martand and remains of palaces and other monasteries […]
The great travelogues have a mention of mine!
Besides the physical evidences of the pristine glory and magnificence of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly Kashmir valley, this place has historically made it to the rich treasure of travelogues composed by the most famous and historically significant travelers across the globe. These are the historical accounts put forth by the various travelers […]
