Born in a Hindu Shaivite family, Lal Ded later accepted Islam, under the guidance of the Sufi scholar Hamadani, as mentioned ...

The opening sutra of Shiv Sutras of Kashmir Shaivism is 'Chaitanyam Atma', meaning atman becoming aware of Itself. Shivratri signifies union of atman with the Self and is observed with meditation ...

Mahashivratri is known as ‘Herath’ in Kashmir Shaivism. The devotees of Lord Shiva perform sacred rituals by chanting the divine mantras of lord Shiva. Several ancient Hindu scriptures mention ...

Vomedh Rangmanch’s captivating Kashmiri play Lalleshwari took center stage at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu, drawing a packed house. The play, written by Bal Kishan Sanyasi and directed by Rohit Bhat, was a ...