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The Shrine of Sultan Sahib (Sultan Darvesh) at Hakura Badasgam, Anantnag

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A 20th century Sufi known as Sheikh Muhammad Sultan used to live in a small village in Anantnag, the Kashmir valley called Hakura Badasgam. He has achieved miraculous status throughout the Kashmir area as well as outside of it as one of its prophets. Baba Sultan is classified as a Qalandar (one of 4 categories of Sufis). The Qalandars lived their lives wholly devoted to God by following Him alone and not following social customs (that is, the accepted rules of society) as a matter of course, except where doing so might violate the Shari'ah (that is, the universal law of God). (The differences in behaviour, dress, and objects carried by Qalandars has been used as an excuse to consider Qalandars to be separate from others.) There exists a considerable amount of literature concerning Qalandars in languages other than English such as Urdu (the principal native language of Pakistan), Persian (the principal native language of Iran), and Arabic (the principal native language of Saudi Arab...
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"He Man of Cinema" Leaves Behind his Legacy for Future Generations

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                        (Photo Source: Internet) Early Life and childhood days: The ‘He Man of Cinema’, commonly referred to Dharmendra who passed away after a brief illness at the age of 89 years leaving behind a big legacy for Indian cinema and the nation. The, legendry actor Dharmendra who is called the "He -Man of cinema’’ or ‘’Bollywood’s He-Man’’ for his action-hero image and his career in Indian cinema. The Indian actor, producer, and politician was known for his versatility, starring in over 300 films across a six -decade career. He was celebrated for combining a strong on-screen persona with a romantic and comedic flair. Born Dharmendra Krishen Deol in India’s northern state of Punjab in 1935, he grew up in a farming family and moved to Mumbai in the late 1950’s, making his Bollywood debut  in 1960. Over a career spanning six decades ,he acted in more than 300 films. In 2012, Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhush...
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Uma Bhagwati: The Eternal Sacred Springs of Uma Nagri

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The Uma Bhagwati Temple, located in Brariangan - also known as Uma Nagri - in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir, is one of the oldest and most respected Hindu temples in the region. For hundreds of years, it has continued to be not only a temple but also a place of profound spiritual energy for Kashmiri Pandits, who regard it as a kind of Siddh Peeth, as described in local tradition. The temple's location is significant, with five natural springs nearby that each enhance the experience of the architecture and beauty of the landscape. The springs coalesce into one stream, and the integrity and quality of this water give the temple, and the entire area, a sense of timelessness and purity, making it an attractive place for devotees, saints, and others seeking spiritual solace. The shrine claims its uniqueness and depth of spirit from the five sacred springs: Brahma Kund, Vishnu Kund, Rudhra Kund, and Shiv Shakti Kund, as well as a fifth spring whose name has been lost in time but...
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Uday Bhanu Hans: The Voice of Haryana’s Soul

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                      (Image Source: Internet) Uday Bhanu Hans is one of the most venerated literary stalwarts of Haryana, signified for his profound patriotism, humanistic perspective and monumental contributionIn also recalling Uday Bhanu Hans, we again recall not just a great poet, but more fundamentally a great human being, one who believed in the goodness of human beings, and the power that words have to help make the world a better place. His poetry remains a treasured part of Hindi Literature and a continuing monument of Haryana’s cultural pride. Through the inspiring vision of his poetry, he taught generations to live dignified lives, love their land, and serve humanity with humility and bravery. His name will continue to shine as bright as any name in the literary history of India, as the poet who turned his patriotism into poetry and poetry into the mission of life. nationalist sentiment characterizing India at the turn o...
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Hamidi Kashmiri - The Literary Luminary of Kashmir

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Professor Hamidi Kashmiri is recognized as one of the leading scholars, poets, and critics of Urdu literature and Kashmiri literature. He hailed from Bohri Kadal in Srinagar, where he was born in the year 1932 and his story from an eager student to a towering figure in literature is one of sincerity, intelligence and commitment to literature. After getting his initial education in S.P. College, Srinagar, he passionately pursued higher education. He completed his M.A. in Urdu in 1958 from Punjab University and went on to complete a Ph.D. in Urdu with a remarkable dissertation titled "Jadeed Urdu Nazm aur Europee Asraat," which was about modern Urdu poetry and European influences. This monumental research became published later on and was celebrated for its originality and depth. A Distinguished Academic and Cultural Visionary Professor Hamidi's illustrious career commenced with S.P. College, followed by his appointment as Assistant Secretary at the Jammu & Kashmir Acad...
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