The Quest for the Ancient Shivalinga: Uncovering the History of Shri Neelkanth Mandir, Kishtwar The history of Kishtwar is a tapestry woven with age-old traditions, yet many threads remain undocumented. For generations, oral accounts of Rajas, saints, and significant events have shaped our understanding. It wasn't until the 20th century that
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Paddar’s Hidden History: Discovering its Archaeological Treasures
Paddar's Hidden History: Discovering its Archaeological Treasures Authored By: Anil Kumar Bhagat Paddar is one of the remotest areas of district Kishtwar and is a treasure trove of natural beauty and is almost 65KM from district Headquarters. This pious sacred land of Chandi Mata Machail popularly known as Devbhoomi is famous for
BINDRABAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE: PRESERVING THE CULTURAL LEGACY OF KISHTWAR
BINDRABAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE: PRESERVING THE CULTURAL LEGACY OF KISHTWAR Authored By: Anil Kumar Bhagat Kishtwar’s past is shrouded in mystery, making it extremely difficult to estimate the exact age of its history. The region of kishtwar is nestled amidst massive mountains and was previously covered in thick forest, poses significant challenges in
FIRST HISTORICAL KING OF KISHTWAR: A HISTORICAL CONTROVERSY
FIRST HISTORICAL KING OF KISHTWAR: A HISTORICAL CONTROVERSY Authored By: Anil Kumar Bhagat According to the books written on Kishtwar history, the first historical king of Kishtwar was Kahan Pal and almost every historian, author and writer related to this issue, was, and is agree with this name. But when we investigate