Their Traditions and Their Culture

In the deep cradle of the Himalayas, there lives Kashmiri Pandits or Kashmiri Hindus, but the real and true inhabitants of this valley have deep traditions that go beyond 5000+ years. We can say their traditions align with ancient and authentic traditions of Hinduism.

Steeped into the deep kaleidoscope of traditions, the Kashmiri Pandit community oozes a sense of deep devotion towards different forms of Hinduism and the tapestry of this community with the threads of literature, art, and music. From the grandeur of temples speaking the test of time and providing artistic genius, this place has a religious feeling because of these temples.

The Kashmiri Pandits are people who are observed for standing the test of time even after many invasions and genocidal intentions. From the dishes to the festivals to their music, the culture of Kashmiri Pandit makes us bow to the beauty of Hinduism that they follow and reminds us of their spirit that binds them to the land of Gods.

Called the land of Rishis and Gurus, Kashmir still has the intricate and deep feeling of auspicious vibes because of Kashmiri Pandits and their deep devotion towards Lord Shiva and mount Kailash and the beautiful temples that hymn this beautiful Place.

The Land Of Culture and Traditions

Woven into the deepness of this valley and intricacies that have developed way beyond five thousand plus years, the land of Kashmir has seen many changes and was in flux, but the real traditions date back to the Hindu era of this place. Precisely saying, the culture of this place was a cumulative expression of this place and the people.

The Culture of Kashmir is a true multilayered tapestry of this place and its existence in the beautiful and snow-clad mountains. From the echoing music to the beautiful bhajans to the cultural dances of this community, Kashmir has this deep creativity and this shows in the way this community prides itself and defines themselves. The culture is the real magic that has enchanted the people and that’s what Kashmir is, an abode of Kashmiri Hindus as in Kashmiri Pandits.

Religious Practises in Kashmir

The beauty and Culture of Kashmiri Pandits originate from the beauty and history of Hinduism, that’s been woven into the current and creative cradle of this valley surrounded by beautiful snow-clad Himalayas.

The religious practices of Hindus in Kashmir revolve around praying to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti and other deities as well. Lord Shiva is the true God of the Universe, and he is the Supreme Lord of the universe and for every living being and creation in the universe, no matter what their beliefs are Goddess Shakti is his companion and the universal Mother Goddess.

It’s through this practise of Religious philosophy, that the culture and beauty of Kashmir have been in existence for eons even though many invasions, mass genocides, and exoduses have happened in this valley, yet the pride of Kashmiri Pandits is still alive and the flower of their culture is again blooming in this valley.

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