Kashmir

The road to Paradise – Kashmir

Kashmir is scary in the news media. But, it is a paradise for all. For a rich experience, come visit this beautiful valley.

Jadhs of Nelong Valley: Living In The Harsh Terrain

Do you know about the Jadhs of Nelong valley? If not, this blog is for you! The Jadhs were a semi-nomadic tribe that lived in the Nelong valley before the Sino-India war in 1962. This valley was the hub of a central trade route. The Jadhs were expert traders and used their resources to build …

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People of Nelong Valley: Living In The Harsh Terrain?

Do you know about the Jadhs of Nelong valley? If not, this blog is for you! The Jadhs were a semi-nomadic tribe that lived in the Nelong valley before the Sino-India war in 1962. This valley was the hub of a central trade route. The Jadhs were expert traders and used their resources to build …

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Kandaar Devta – The protector of the valley and villages

Amidst the spectacular views of the Himalayas, there is a small hamlet, Sangrali, in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The village deity is the famous Kandaar devta. Kandaar devta is revered and celebrated for his miracles. I received an invite to the Mela (village fair). It was a blessing to witness this auspicious Mela. Young men dancing with …

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Kandaar Devta – The protector of villages

Amidst the spectacular views of the Himalayas, there is a small hamlet named Sangrali in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. The village is known for the famous Kandaar devta. Kandaar devta is revered and celebrated for his miracles. Being invited to the Mela (village fair), I felt privileged and blessed to witness this auspicious Mela. Young men dancing …

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Fighting the ‘Fear’

Not sure when I had developed the fear of dogs. I never had any incident of a dog attack in the past that I recall. But with time, the fear escalated to a level where I used to wake up sweating and panting even when I dreamt of a dog. The fear hit me hard …

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