The cultural heritage that is the culture of Kashmir is a mix of diverse customs that came originally from Northern India, Northern Pakistan and the Chinese territory of Aksai Chin. The state is a home to a variety of multiple religions, which is the reason Kashmir is renowned for its rich cultural heritage. It’s a blend of Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Buddhist people who have made Kashmir more beautiful by embracing their own cultural traditions, which has resulted in many changes to their lifestyles.

Origin: Background And People

The Kashmiri populace is an ethno-linguistic group which can be compared to an Indo-Greek based on their racial structures of the Kashmiris. The indigenous Kashmiri population lives throughout Pakistan, Upper Punjab and Potohar where they form groups and live in. While Kashmiri people live in various regions of India they are mostly gathered around their home in the Valley of Kashmir, Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban tehsils of Jammu Division. The language of Kashmiri people is strongly affected by the Sanskrit language and is mainly spoken by Kashmiri Muslims and Kashmiri Hindus. But, there are differences in their spoken language when you travel across different regions of Kashmir. The writing script of Kashmir is Arabic style.

According to reports, Wazwan and their culture is heavily affected by Central Asian and Persian culture. Their music, dance and cuisine, as well as carpet weaving , and Koshur Sufiana form a large element of Kashmiri culture. Kashmiri culture is mostly used by people who live in Kashmir valley as well as Dodab in and the Chenab region. The valley is renowned for its fine arts such as traditional houseboats and boats as well as poetry, handicrafts and crafts.

There are many festivals that are held with the Kashmiri people with a lot of happiness and excitement. Apart from a stunning panorama of the surrounding landscape, J & K is an area with the rich culture of the region and this can be seen in the celebrations of the festivals by the Kashmiri people. The most popular festivals include Baisakhi, Lohri, Eid-ul-Fitr, Hemis festival, Tulip Festival, Shikara Festival, Gurez Festival, Sindu Darshan and Domoche. A lot of people are gathered during the festive season and celebrate these days with great enthusiasm.

Traditional dance, painting, multi-cuisine, and shops of handicrafts form an integral aspect of these festivals. Many fairs such as Bahu Mela, Jhiri Mela and Craft Mela are also organized on certain days of auspiciousness where Kashmiri Culture is highlighted by the people. Kashmir is among the most beautiful places in which you can witness its rich culture and heritage as well as its stunning beauty.

Music And Dance

Kashmir is a unique style of dance and music that is simple and wonderful. Every festival and fair includes music and dancing which is an attraction for visitors too. There are a variety of music and dance that are performed depending on the event. One of the most well-known dance styles is the Mask dance which takes place during Hemis Festival. The dancers dress in vibrant costumes with a face mask, brocade robes. They also perform ritual dances. Other dance forms that are popular include Chakri, Ladishah, Ruf dance, and Dandaras dance. Roul, Dogri and Wuegi-Nachun are just a few forms of folk dancing.

Kashmiri people are awed by folk music and dance to the most well-known Rabab music. The most commonly used instruments in this style of music include Sitar, Dukra and Nagara. Wanawun, Ghazals, Sufi and Choral are among the most popular music styles in Kashmir which are played at weddings and during festivals.

Beautiful and beautiful, Dal Lake in Srinagar is among the most frequented tourist spots in the Kashmir valley. The unique charm and stunning surroundings that surround Dal Lake

GulmargIt is located at 8,694 feet. The Gulmarg hill town Gulmarg is a renowned skiing destination in Kashmir. Gulmarg tourism revolves around taking in the breathtaking beauty of the snow

Pahalgam is thought to be an image of the heavens of earth, located at an elevation of 2740 meters. It is situated at an altitude between 95 Kms from Srinagar and is surrounded by thick forests

Kashmir is the place of snow-capped mountains, stunning gardens, vibrant valleys, traditional houseboats, and romantic lakes. The location is known as Sonamarg. Also called”the Meadow of Gold”

Srinagar is the home of one of the most stunning Mughal Gardens in India. Apart from being perfect representations of Persian influence, Mughal architecture in its most refined, Mughal Garden Srinagar

Srinagar is the vast 30 hectare Tulip Garden, the most extensive Asian garden. The park is situated in the foothills of the Zabarwan Range; this garden offers a panoramic view of the well-known Dal Lake