Hazratbal

Eight years in the making, Kashmir’s magic carpet is a rare beauty

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Eight years in the making, Kashmir’s magic carpet is a rare beauty

At least 30 people are required to unroll the carpet. Photo: Special Arrangement The famous Hazratbal dargah in Srinagar is attracting locals for a rare spectacle this week — the washing and clipping of the largest carpet woven in Kashmir by far. The intricate marvel is 72 ft. in length and 40 ft. in width, … Read more

J&K to promote shrine tourism to attract devotees from across country

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J&K to promote shrine tourism to attract devotees from across country

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on June 27 said it was planning to promote shrine tourism to attract devotees from across the country to the Union Territory (UT). “Just as people come to the Amarnath Yatra, devotees can also visit revered shrines like Hazratbal, Charar-e-Sharief etc. in the Valley. Reviving shrine tourism can attract people from … Read more