Prakash Ram Bhatt, the 19th century Kashmiri Sufi poet known for his evocative and simple writing style, his Ramayana became the first epic poetry written in Kashmiri language, His poetry is still recited and admired by people from all walks of life, and his legacy continues to inspire. By Imran Yousuf Prakash Ram Bhatt was […]
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Surviving Kashmir Winter
Surviving Kashmir Winter
Pieces of History
A traditional Kashmir home incorporates the architectural heritage and learning of centuries, making it a place chiselled to beat the Valley’s harsh climate. But tradition has fallen back in the race for modernity. By Younus Rashid The oldest house in Kulgam tehsil belongs to Muhammad Yusuf Parray, which still stands tall by the roadside in […]
Syed Mohammad Hussain Simnani (RA)
Syed Mohammad Hussain Simnani (RA)
Harisa- The Classic Cuisine of Kashmir
Harisa- The Classic Cuisine of Kashmir
An ‘Ashiq’ of Art
An ‘Ashiq’ of Art
Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA)
By RAYEES AHMAD KUMAR Hazrat Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom (RA), popularly known by the name Makhdoom Sahib in Kashmir, was born in 900 AH at Tujjar Shareef, a village in the Zanagir area of Sopore Kashmir. His father’s name was Baba Usman Raina, a wealthy and respectable person of the time and his mother’s name was […]
Aabshar-e-Ahrabal: The Dreamy Waterfall of Kashmir
Aabshar-e-Ahrabal: The Dreamy Waterfall of Kashmir
Hafiz Zubair: From Darkness to Enlightenment
Hafiz Zubair: From Darkness to Enlightenment
Battling For Survival
Battling For Survival