Kashmiri Pandit Festivals: Lost Rituals
The gradual erosion of Kashmiri Pandit festivals and rituals is a pressing concern. This article explores the Lost festivals and rituals of Kashmiri Pandits after being forced out of Kashmir…
This blog is dedicated to recording the truth of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. Every post is based on facts, lived experiences, and historical sources. Nothing here is imagined or distorted. From the hate campaigns that led to the displacement in 1990 to the silence of institutions and the pain of exile, these writings preserve what really happened.
The goal is to keep memory alive. You will find personal stories, historical context, and comparisons with other moments of targeted violence in India. Together, these articles serve as a permanent record of one of the most tragic upheavals in modern Indian history.
The gradual erosion of Kashmiri Pandit festivals and rituals is a pressing concern. This article explores the Lost festivals and rituals of Kashmiri Pandits after being forced out of Kashmir…
Between 1988 and 1990, Kashmir faced a dark era of terrorism that claimed many innocent lives. Notable figures such as Tika Lal Taploo, Justice Neel Kanth Ganjoo, Satish Tikoo, Sarvanand…
In the dark days of 1990, as terrorism gripped the Kashmir Valley, a sinister pattern emerged. Those working in telecommunications, radio, and television found themselves in the crosshairs of radical…
Jo shakhs ho zinda to phir kya khaak marta hai Hunar ke saath insaan amar ho jaata hai These words by Josh Malihabadi resonate profoundly with the life and legacy…
Imagine the magic of Kashmir - snow-capped peaks glistening, warm fire crackling, and the aroma of Kahwa and Ksheer chai ( Noon Chai) swirling in the crisp mountain air. But…
The Brutal Killing of Sarvanand Kaul Premi On the fateful night of April 30th, 1990, armed men with extreme views barged into Sarvanand Kaul Premi's home in Kashmir. They forcefully…
Main Kashmir Pandit Hoon, Apne Hi Desh Mein Dandit Hoon (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, Tortured in My Own Country). For over three decades, this has been my reality. The…
Who Was Sarla Bhat of Kashmir? By Rohit Tikoo | Kashmir Historian · Kashmir History Project · Kashmiri Pandit Originally Published: 2024 | Comprehensively Updated: March 2026 | Reading Time:…
Introduction: The inclusion of Article 370 in the Indian Constitution stands as a landmark moment in the nation's history, shaping the relationship between the Indian Union and the state of…
Kashmiri Pandits. The name itself paints a picture – a people with a history stretching back thousands of years, deeply connected to the land of Kashmir. Kashmiri Pandits have known…
Imagine a celestial tapestry, shimmering with threads of divine essence. Among them, one radiant strand stands out – Lal Ded, a mystic poetess whose very being defied earthly constraints. Like…
Habba Khatoon, also known as Zoon, was a 16th-century Kashmiri poet and ascetic whose life and work continue to resonate with people today. Known as the "Nightingale of Kashmir", she…