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Jhiri Mela 23rd November, 2015 onwards Jitto – a farmer who gave up his life in protest against the oppressive & unjust demands of the ruling feudal lord about 500 years ago. Jhiri, located 20 kms. north of Jammu city; on the Jammu-Poonch Highway is famous for centuries old Mela, held every year during Kartik Pumima (early

The sacred Mani Mahesh Kailash is one of the five Kailash Peaks of Lord Shiva. The peak is also known as Chamba Kailash. Kailash peak stands towering high over a sacred lake known as Mani Mahesh lake, which is believed to be as sacred as Kailash Mansarovar lake in Tibet. As per legend, the abode

The annual Nowdal Teerath Yatra Puja was held today amidst religious zeal and fervor in southern Tral Town of Pulwama district. The Yatra is celebrated after the culmination of Shri Amarnath pilgrimage on Chaturti of Krishna Paksh of Bader month annually. There is a Shiv Lingam situated at a spring which is worshipped on this

KAILASH YATRA – BHADARWAH 1st September, 2015 onwards J&K TOURISM Abode of the mythological serpent God, Lord Vasukinag Ji, the sacred Kailash Kund, located at 13067 ft above sea level in Bhadarwah, Doda District of Jammu Division, is an enchanting crater lake which remains frozen for a greater part of the year. Every year during

Week long historical Kousar Nag Yatra along with Charri Mubarak was flagged off from Reasi early this morning with traditional fervor and gaiety by MLA Reasi Mr Ajay Nanda. Speaking on the occasion, Nanda said he will personally monitor the water availability, stay arrangements, langer facilities right from Reasi to Kousar Nag. He further added

Buddha Amarnath ji Shrine in the picturesque surroundings of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir is a symbol of Lord Shiva, considered to be second only to the Shrine of Shri Amarnath ji in its religious significance. An annual yatra to this shrine takes place from Jammu. The yatra concludes on the occasi on of

Jandi Garden: A natural souvenir Jandi garden locally known as “Jandi baagh” or simply “baagh” is a beautiful sceneric place in Hiranagar tehsil situated in village Jandi which lies at 5 Km distance from Hiranagar Town. This splendid charming natural place is full of peace and is the best for meditation. Adjoined by the calmly

Holy Shrine of Baba Balikaran devoted to Naag Devta Baba Balikaran Ji is situated in the border village Panjgaraien Brahmna near Sherpur in tehsil Hiranagar of District Kathua. Situated in the vicinity of Indo-Pak international border, it is a holy place of great attraction for the devotees. The place lies at a distance of 15

Two day annual festival at the revered shrine of Mata Jwala Ji in south Kashmir’s Khrew area of Pampore celebrated with the participation of hundreds of devotees. The devotees, mainly Kashmiri Pandits, who had come from various parts of the State and country participated in the Havan Puja and sought the blessings of Mata Jwala Ji.