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Preserving Kashmir's History, Heritage and Legacy

Welcome to RohitTikoo.com, an independent platform dedicated to documenting Kashmir’s history, heritage and cultural legacy through meticulously researched articles, published books and personal narratives. Explore the rich civilisation of Kashmir, the experiences of the Kashmiri Pandit community, historical events, poetry and thoughtful commentary, all presented with a commitment to accuracy, context and preservation for future generations.​

A cinematic blog header featuring a scenic Kashmir lake with shikaras and mountains at dusk, overlaid with bold white and blue typography. A bottom photo strip shows religious texts, a temple gathering, damaged buildings, and students studying.
Have Kashmiri Pandits Returned to Kashmir? Abandoned traditional Kashmiri Pandit homes in the Kashmir Valley symbolise the community's displacement and the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in 2026.
Lord Krishna crowns the pregnant Queen Yashovati as the ruler of Kashmir after defeating King Damodara, set against the majestic Kashmir Valley with the Nilamata Purana manuscript in the foreground.
Lake Satisar, the legendary prehistoric lake of Kashmir, with Sage Kashyapa, Jalodbhava, and the ancient valley before its transformation
Historically inspired illustration of Kota Rani seated on the royal throne in a medieval Kashmiri court with advisers and the Himalayan landscape in the background.
Feature image of Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar and Mata Ragnya Bhagwati (Kheer Bhawani) Temple at Tulmul, two sacred shrines central to Kashmiri Pandit faith, heritage, and spiritual memory.
Dynasties of Kashmir illustrated with the Martand Sun Temple, Mughal gardens, the Kashmir Valley, and a royal ruler representing over two thousand years of Kashmiri history.
Dinanath Nadim (1916–1988), the father of modern Kashmiri poetry, featured in a vintage editorial-style tribute banner with a sepia portrait, Dal Lake shikara, Kashmir mountains at sunset, and elegant typography highlighting his literary legacy.
Rehman Rahi: renowned Kashmiri poet and First Jnanpith Award laureate of Kashmir, seated in a grey suit in a scholarly office with bookshelves and a view of the Kashmir mountains.
Rasul Mir, the Love Poet of Kashmir, portrayed in an editorial-style illustration writing poetry against the breathtaking backdrop of Kashmir's snow-capped mountains, Dal Lake, and blooming spring orchards, symbolising his timeless literary legacy.
Portrait of Arnimal in traditional Kashmiri Pandit attire, wearing authentic Dejhoor earrings and seated against a scenic Kashmir backdrop, symbolizing the poetess's life, love, and literary legacy.
Sarla Bhat Case: Feature image showing Yasin Malik alongside Sarla Bhat with an SIA chargesheet in the background, representing the investigation into the Sarla Bhat rape and murder case.