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Securing the past: Concerted efforts are on to save Kashmir's prized manuscripts

With Govt Set to Restore Anantnag's Martand Sun Temple, How the Shrine Symbolises Kashmiri Spirit

King Lalitaditya Muktapida, belonging to the Karkota dynasty, built the Sun temple in the 8th Century, which symbolises Kashmiri architecture and spirit. In Rajatrangini, historian Kalhana mentions the Lalitaditya’s reign as “a period of prosperity and cultural flourishing in the region’

How a government document raises hope for restoration of lost Hindu heritage in Kashmir

The Enigmatic Presence of Mansur Al Hallaj in Kashmir

Mansur Al Hallaj's mystical odyssey, spanning from Baghdad to Mecca, Egypt to India, resonates with Sufis and scholars for over a millennium. Kashmir, a spiritually vibrant but historically remote region, holds a significant place in his storied travels, despite tenuous connections. Scant evidence of his physical presence in Kashmir positions his influence more as a myth than historical fact. Anecdotes of his visit, often metaphorical, emerged in Persian Sufi literature centuries later, contributing to the modern claim of his Kashmir journey. Kashmir's ancient religious history, diverse culture, and intellectual atmosphere likely drew Hallaj during his spiritual quest. Although historical records are limited, later Sufi orders in Kashmir bear traces of Hallaj's influence, and legends persisted, inspiring thinkers like Muhammad Iqbal. While the veracity of specific events remains uncertain, Hallaj's mystical journey left an enduring mark on Kashmir's spiritual l

Hindu group performed 'Parikrama' at ASI protected 8th century temple in Kashmir on Jan 22

Defying the staff of the Archaeological Survey of India, a group of Hindus forced their entry into the ASI protected Martand Sun Temple in J&K's Anantnag district the same day the 'Pran Pratishtha' took place at the Ram Temple in .