MUHARRAM Jammu and Kashmir government permitted Muharram 8 mourning procession in Srinagar after three decades. The procession starts at Guru Bazar and concludes at Dalgate after passing through Lal Chowk.
This paper explores the unique architectural spaces known as Imam Bargah or Marak in the Shia Islamic civilization, specifically in Kashmir. Unlike other Islamic spaces like mosques and shrines, these structures provide spaces for worship, social service, and mourning during Muharram. The study delves into their history, influences, and contributions to society. The development of such spaces is analysed across different periods and regions, highlighting the significance of applied decoration in Islamic architecture. The architecture in Kashmir is influenced by local needs and traditions, reflecting its diverse identity. The Imam Bargahs in Kashmir are examined, including their historical and religious importance, unique features, and cultural significance.
Architect Dr Sameer Hamdani’s book on sectarian reconciliation in Kashmir is a Himalayan contribution in offering a narrative purged from bias and slants, writes Raashid Maqbool Generations in Kashmir have grown up on folklore grapevine apparently aimed at retaining the rightful ground of truth a.
On the slopes of the Srinagar fort is a cluster of homes that represent the little Hunza in Kashmir. Its emergence is wowen in the region’s tumultuous history, reports Ibtisam Fayaz Khan Mohalla Raja Azur Khan is located on an elevated plain near Kathi Darwaza.
by Saifullah Bashir SRINAGAR: Muharram is the first month of the Muslim Hijri calendar. This year, it coincided with August 9. With the day one marks the beginning of the Ashoora mourning by the Shia Muslims that marks the Karbala anniversary, the martyrdom of Imam Husain (ra).