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 ...

He noted that Kashmir has always been a land of inclusivity, embracing and nurturing diverse faiths. Whether it is Buddhism, Sufism or Shaivism, each tradition has found the freedom to thrive on ...

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 ...