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THE SHIVRATRI SPIRIT

A lot of ritual goes into the festival. A symbolic marriage is observed between Shiva and Parvati, in every house - pitchers, pots and pans symbolizing the lord, the goddess, and the marriage party, are arranged and decorated at a vantage place in the house.

Author : K L Chowdhury More

Shabd Hai Shiv

A wonderful Hindi Kavita in praise of Lord Shiva

Author : Jaya Sibu Raina More

Damru of Shiva

DAMRU beats are of the highest significance. Creating the vibrations,originating from the source OM, is the essence of all the Sanatana Dharma Shastras.

Author : Dr Chaman Lal Raina More

Herath: Shivaratri: The Kashmiri Festival

Herath for Kashmiri Pundits is an all encompassing major festival celebrating the individual, the family, and the Source of all, and to begin a dialogue within.

Author : Omanand Koul More

Herath Aye

Herath aye, Aav Bhata Bazara, Nadir ta Chaman, Duen te Samgri Hyeth

Author : Arun Koul More

On Dangerous Spats

The Indian Army which is considered to be one of the best disciplined and apolitical armies in the world has all along performed a complementary role to other organs of state, both in periods of crisis and peace. It has maintained a fine balance with civil administration and helped it often in maintenance of law and order duties at times of national and/or natural crisis.

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

Birth of National Conference in Kashmir

Muslim Conference was formed in 1932. A convention of this party was held on October 14-16, 1932, at Pather Masjid under the chairmanship of Shaikh Mohammad Abdullah. The arrangements for this convention were made by Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah, Moulvi Hamadani and Moulvi Abdullah.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-17

Narastan Mandir, now in ruins, lies in the North-East of Avantipora, 16 km from Tral town towards famous Aripal. The place of Narastan is famous for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, standing against the backdrop of lofty mountains of the Brariaangan Range.

Author : Chander M. Bhat More

It's a Blessing!

In Loving Memory of Vivek Shauq an actor, comedian, writer and poet.

Author : Arti Nehru More

India Shining has her Labour Whining

The natural process of evolution of the country�s democracy will have its ripple effect on the private sector. Employees will be treated with dignity eventually. Bharat is one of the leaders in the growth race. And unlike China, our story is not top to bottom;

Author : Kartikeya Tanna More

Horoscopes March 2011

Read what this month has in store for you from our world famous Astrologer.

Author : Acharya Surinder Gautama More

Schools-are they too competitive?

There was another student whose parents came to seek advice for the similar reasons. His teacher also labeled his as ADHD but actually he was a normal, active child with average intelligence that too on the higher side.

Author : Dr Smita Pandey Bhat More

Saffon Patriotism

After the Independence, the westernized political leaders of the country who came into power started a process of systematically destroying all the ethos of Hindu Nationalism from the face of the most ancient nation of the world.

Author : Prof. V. Rangarajan More

Effects of ultimate Revolution in Egypt

The entire world shall be waiting for the advent of democracy and liberation from the army rule in Egypt. Only the time shall tell. Effects of this Ultimate Revolution which has raised more questions vis-�-vis Arab world then answer shall be dealt with in the following article.

Author : Prof. Bhim Singh More

New Zealand Photo Gallery

One of the most beautiful country in the world, the landscape in this island nation is simply inspiring with lush green fields, snow peaked mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and beautiful countryside.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

Kashmir ki Adi Kavitri - LalDed

A writeup in Hindi on LalDed

Author : Dr. S. K. Raina More

Achilles

Another myth and probably the better known one is about the Achilles heel. When Achilles was a baby, his mother Thetis dipped him in the River of Styx. This made him invincible. But when Thetis dipped Achilles in she forgot to wet his heel, which in turn did not become invincible.

Author : Arman Koul More

Guruji National Award-2011

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President, Panun Kashmir was conferred the �Shri Guruji National Award-2011� by the Jan Kalyan Samiti, Mahrashtra, in a glittering programme of Annual awards at Kanakveli (Konkan) Maharashtra.

Author : Virender Raina More

Samoohik Shivratri Mahotsava

It is one of the eagerly sought after events of the community in NCR and has helped in reinforcing cultural importance and bonding in the society.

Author : Sanjay Wali More

Kashmiri Hindus meet Smt. Sonia Gandhi

A memorandum was submitted to the Chairperson NAC wherein it was explicitly expressed that the recent enhancement of remuneration was a welcome gesture but a lot more required to be done...

Author : Sanjay Wali More

KP National Camp at Yosemite

With "Connect to Kashmir" as the event theme, the organizers of the cultural meet has requested the community to help them make the event a grand success by their noble presence and thus lend a sense of purpose to their efforts.

Author : Editor More

Gilas' Kulnee Tal

Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Live in Miami Kashmiri video song Partho Gilas' Kulnee Tal,

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

Kashmiri Recipe Dranna

Left over tschochi vor from prashad is used for making dranna. Usually drannas are made on the day of Teela Aattuam/first Ashatmai after Shivaratri. Traditionally tschochi vor is made on the day of Shivaratri, and on doon Amavas for puja

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More