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The Kalabhairavastam
Bhairava worship has been prevalent in Kashmir since ages. Each region of Kashmir had its own guarding Bhairava. I remember in my childhood when we used to visit our ancestral village of Vahibug, we used to go to the temple of Shankar Raz Bhairava. It was said that a local Muslim once spat on the temple wall and he was immediately blinded.
Author : Dr Raj Pandita More
Temples of India Part-1
Exclusive pictures from some of the temples of Orissa from Bhubaneswar and Konark.
Author : Dr. Awtar Krishen Ganju. More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part4
Kashmir Temples photo series Part-4. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. VICHAR NAG TEMPLE
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Kashmir Militancy: The Fractured Ideology
Did Islamic mission in Kashmir end with the conversion of the non-Muslims to the faith and their temples to mosques? Was Kashmiri Islam to remain perpetually entangled in trivial theological squabbling and not think of a wholesome policy that would infuse new blood into social, economic and political veins of her society?
Author : K. N. Pandita More
Moongnag,,,Abode of Moonglesher Bairav
Moongnag is a big spring of fresh water. There is a big temple with dharmshala on the bank of the spring. This spring abounds with fish. Early in the morning Pandits of village Kharpur, Moonghama and Sirnoo used to come here for pooja and after performing pooja put some grains in the spring as food to the fish.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Sale of Kashmiri pandit temples in Kashmir (with video)
The J&K government had supposedly imposed a ban on the sale of temple land and property belonging to Kashmiri pandits in the Valley. But, KPSS threatens to go on hunger strike (fast unto death) alleging that it was all an eye wash by the State Government.
Author : Editor More
TEMPLE LAMP
Darkness, now covers the lamp like a shroud. The smoke rises, like a silent memory of the dead past. The moths and flies fly away, with disgust.
Author : Nishkam Kumar Razdan More
IKF demands Abrogation of Article 370
International Kashmir Federation (IKF), global organization of Kashmiri Hindus, was held in Fremont temple on Tuesday August 26, 2008
Author : Jeevan Zutshi More
Images from Kashmir (Temples)
Exclusive pictures are from Kashmir, provided by Rahul Zutshi and Jeevan Zutshi from their trip in November 2008.
Author : Jeevan Zutshi More
Love Optical Illusion
A poor man with a wealthy heart strolled by a Temple Reluctantly approaching a cross-road on his path His eyes appeared perplexed; a worn out face
Author : Meesha Kaw More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part2
Photo series Part-2. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. BALA DEVI OF VILLAGE BALHAMA
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Government control of Temples destroying Hinduism
It is shocking that though India is a Secular Republic, and though secularism commands separation of State and Religion, state governments have taken over all prominent Hindu temples and shrines which is an anti-secular act.
Author : J.G. Arora More
Miraculous and Mysterious Discovery
I entered into the temple and saw my grand mother (from mother’s side) in the form of Mata Kali. To her left I saw an idol of Hanuman. Mata directed me to perform a havan there in the temple. When I woke up, I narrated the dream to my parents.
Author : B.K. Dass More
Temple of Sharada- Udhampur
The temple of Sharada is situated at an altitude of 2000 feet in the North West of the village. Sarada is synonymous to Divine Mother. Sardapeeth or the abode of Sarada is the goddess of learning and fine arts.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
City of Temples blessed with first Surya Temple
For the first time in the history of “The City of temples”, Jammu a unique and magnificent temple dedicated to Surya Narayan has been envisioned and designed by Martand Tirath Trust at Basant Nagar, Paloura, Jammu. It was Inaugurated here today.
Author : Raman Raina More
CBI probe into temple property encroachment in Valley demanded
Government was turning a deaf ear to their repeated pleas while land mafia along with some unscrupulous elements of various temple managements have indulged in massive encroachments and illegal selling of temple property in Kashmir Valley.
Author : Raman Raina More
80% Temples, Shrines, Holy Springs damaged in Valley
There are more than 550 temples in Kashmir including the shrines, religious inns and holy springs and out of which more than four hundred have been damaged and encroached...
Author : Raman Raina More
Devotional Moments with Kailsh Mehra
Exclusive images of Kailash Mehra's trip to South Florida Hindu Temple
Author : Deepak Ganju More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir
Photo series Part-1 An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. SAIKH RAZA…..OF VILLAGE WANPORA [NAHAMA]
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
APMCC demands probe into encroachments of Hindu temples
APMCC alongwith various leading organizations of Jammu and Kashmir staged a massive joint protest demonstration and burnt the effigy of the successive state and central governments for their discriminatory attitude towards Kashmiri Hindus and encouraging the land grabbing and encroachment of Hindu temples in Kashmir Valley.
Author : Raman Raina More
Photo Gallery from Bali
Temples of Bali- Exclusive pictures from Bali Images provided for Shehjar by Dr. Awtar Krishen Ganju
Author : Dr. Awtar Krishan Ganju More
Durga Naag temple Hawan Kund desecrated
According to reports reaching here some goons who were under the influence of liquor barged into the historic Durga Naag temple lat last night and desecrated the Hawan Kund besides ransacking the temple.
Author : King C Bharati More
GANESHJI OF GANPATYAR
Ganakak woke up early on the morning of his birthday, had his bath at the Vitásta ghat at Ganpatyar as usual and entered the Ganesh temple for prayers. Back home Shobawati had kept the puja thali, containing “täher” ready for his ritualistic offering after which he left home for the Shiva temple.
Author : B. L. Dhar More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part - 20
he Nagbal temple is in the eastern corner of the Anantnag town, placed adjacent to a spring. There are long shady Chinar trees that stand sentinel round the tank.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part3
Kashmir Temples photo series Part-3. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. THAJIWARA - CHOTA AMARNATH
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Pandits oppose takeover of Chakreshwari Temple
KP's have expressed their dismay over the activities of some of the migrants who were trying to get the Hari Parbhat shrine transferred to the Dharmarth Trust.
Author : Raman Raina More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part5
LOGRIPORA…A SHRINE OF MAGNIFICIENCY. An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-6
JAGAN NATH BAIRAV TEMPLE OF VILAGE ACHAN- An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Bring temple bill or face agitation
Bring temple bill or face agitation, AIKS to Omar Abdullah government
Author : Raman Raina More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-7
Kotitirtha….Holiest of Holy Shrine, An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
170 temples damaged in Kashmir during two decades
J&K Govt. admitted in the state assembly that 170 temples had been damaged in the militancy-related incidents in Kashmir valley in past 20 years.
Author : Raman Raina More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir
Photo series Part-8, Featuring Brari Aangan…..The Abode of Goddess Uma
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
AIKS deligation meets President of India
Our temples and shrines in the Valley constitute the living symbols of our existence in Kashmir, they symbolize our socio-cultural survival in the Valley. He apprised her about the deplorable condition of these temples.
Author : Puran Patwari More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-9
Photo series Part-9, Featuring PAAPHARAN NAG at Sailia village in Anantnag.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Photo Feature Sun Temple
A visit to the temple complex makes you feel the positive energy and a radiant feel of magnificence of and manifestations of Vedic Gods.
Author : Deepak Ganju More
Historical Hawan at Vicharnag-Kashmir after 20 years
Temple has five holy springs worth thousand of Kanals of land and added the performance of todays hawan is considered to be great achievement, a step towards its revival as a meeting place for the community in the future.
Author : Raman Raina More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir- Part-10
Photo series Part-10, Featuring VEJIBROR…..an ancient religious place in Kashmir.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
My Brushes with Terrorism in Kashmir
A temple in Shopian town was burnt to threaten the Hindus to run for their lives. Some days later, a headless human body with the tag of “informer” was dangled from a walnut tree in the same town to intimidate the town people further.
Author : P.N. Ganjoo More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir - Part 11
Mata Bhuvaneshwari….Chandpora (Harwan) An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
News in Images
Kashmiri Pandits at the Kheer Bhawani temple at Janipur in Jammu on Zeshtha Astami.
Author : Raman Raina More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-12
An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir AVANTISVAMIN TEMPLE AT AWANTIPORA
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-13
An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. Village Loduv...Abode of Jeewan Sahib
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
'Ateet ke Sakshi' steers clear of xenophobia
Two decades have already passed. Very soon there may be no sign of their existence left in Kashmir. However, the Temples and Shrines in Kashmir are witness to their eternal connect with Kashmir.
Author : Rakesh Roshan Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-14
NARAN NAG- The temples are located at the foot of the steep Bhuteshwara, near Naran Nag, 5 km to the North of Wangat, in a dense forest of pine and fir trees in the lap of Harmukh Mountain. Formally known as Sodaratirth, it is the location of temples commonly referred to as the Wangath temples.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-15
Martand Mandir, also known as Martandeshwar Mandir, now in ruins, is located on the top of Mattan wudar in the East of Anantnag, just 2 km from Mattan, 4 km from Anantnag and 63 km from Srinagar. The temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun-god), is the only Sun temple in the north.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-16
TAKSHAK NAG…ZEVAN- is situated at a short distance beyond Pandrenthan on the Srinagar Jammu highway.
Author : Chander M. Bhat 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
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-18
Hari Parbat (Sharika Peeth) is situated at the periphery of Srinagar city is an ancient and one of the holiest places of Kashmir and is associated with the Kashmir Culture since time immemorial. It is the abode of Maha Shakti.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-19
These caves are situated on the left bank of the Lidder river about a mile north of the village of Bawan, the largest is dedicated to Kaladeva. The cave-temple stands at the far end of a natural but artificially enlarged fissure in the limestone cliff.
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part - 21
An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religious heritage of Kashmir. TEMPLES ASSOCIATED WITH MATA ROPA BHAWANI
Author : Chander M. Bhat More
Pass Temples and Shrines Bill- AIKS
During the deliberations in the Apex meeting all the Pandit representatives unanimously demanded passing of Kashmiri Hindu Temples and Shrines Bill in the Legislative Assembly as they constitute the only living civilization symbols of KPs.
Author : Lokesh Gorkha More
Shrines and Religious Places Bill
What is special to Kashmir and what is unique to the temples there that the poets sing about, the mystics mull over, and lay people like me long for?
Author : K L Chowdhury More
Desecration of a Hindu temple in Kashmir condemned
This has sent a wave of strong resentment among the Kashmir Hindu devotees who have held this Asthapan in reverence for years.
Author : Editor More
Somnath Dwarka Photo Gallery
The Somnath Temple is also known as "The Shrine Eternal", having been destroyed six times and rebuilt six times.
Author : Dr. Awtar Krishan Ganju More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir
Photo series Part-22 An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir UmaNagri, Anantnag
Author : Yajin Bhatt More
Encroachment Of Hindu Temples
Multi-fanged Encroachment Of Hindu Temples and Shrines in Kashmir
Author : Dr. R L Bhat More
Gupt Ganga, Nishat Ishbar
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Photo series Part-23 An effort to preserve and record Hindu cultural and religios heritage of Kashmir.
Author : Abhinav Dhar More
Magnificent Marigolds
I have attended different religious rituals, such as Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, born-again Christian, and Roman Catholic, but I never visited a Hindu Temple or read about Hinduism,
Author : Anhthao Bui More
Mahayagya at Mata Katyayani Temple
Devotees thronged to the ancient and historical temple of Mata Katyayani at village Kakran in Kulgam district in Kashmir,
Author : King C Bharati More
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir
ANCIENT PANDAVA TEMPLE IN NARASTAN TRAL KASHMIR
Author : Manjor Wani More
Distortion & Aberrations in History
We are not able to save our Temples in independent India. Indian union has accepted nonsecular Islamized Kashmir, providing liberal funding for mini Pakistan at home.
Author : Makhan Lal Babu More
Could he be the Greatest US President?
It's time for never trumpers to realize that we diidn't elect Donald Trump to be a temple or a church priest. We elected him to lead, clean the swamp and make America great again and that's exactly what he's doing.
Author : Deepak Ganju More
Shankara Jayanti
Every year Shankarajayanti is celebrated in a grand scale at Shankaracharya hill in Srinagar. One of the oldest temples of India known as Shankaracharya in Srinagar Kashmir
Author : Editor More
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