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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Ram Navmi Celebrations in Kishtwar: DC Finalizes Arrangements for Smooth Festival
Kishtwar Prepares for Grand Ram Navmi Celebrations: Comprehensive Arrangements Finalized by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir – April 4, 2025 – With the auspicious occasion of Ram Navmi fast approaching, the Kishtwar district administration, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan, JKAS, has proactively finalized all necessary
Heritage
Cultural heritage is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Cultural heritage includes tangible culture (such as buildings, monuments, landscapes, books, works of art, and artifacts),
Shri AshtaDash Buja Mata Sarthal Kishtwar
Ashtdashbhuja Mata (Eighteen armed goddess), an incarnation of Durga has been the chief deity of the Hindus of Kishtwar and its adjoining area from the ancient times. Shri paul, the first saint who settled in Kishtwar, had directed his disciples to worship Durga Mata in the form of Ashtadashbhuja. One of