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Kol Kandoli Temple #Jammu

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Long ago in Nagrota, a little five year old girl played with some children. It was a hot summer day. The children became very thirsty, but all the nearby streams were dry. Seeing her friends cry, the girl smiled and took out a small silver bowl. This bowl was called a “kol”. She began to shake it gently in her hands. This shaking was known as “kandoli”.
She touched the dry ground with the bowl. Suddenly, a spring of cool water burst out of the earth. The happy children drank the water. Right next to the spring, a holy Shiva Linga appeared.
The villagers realized this child was the goddess Mata Vaishno Devi. Today, the Kol Kandoli Temple stands at this spot. It is the first temple pilgrims visit before starting their journey up the mountain to her holy cave. taken in Kol kandoli temple . Nagrota by @voiceofdogras

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The auspicious Tilak ceremony of Rajkumar Martand Singh of Jammu & Kashmir took place in the presence of members of the royal family and relatives. The ceremony was conducted with traditional Dogra Rajput rituals followed by the royal family over generations. The occasion marks the forthcoming wedding of Rajkumar Martand Singh with Rhea Badal.

#jammukashmir #martandsingh #dogra #rajput #jammuandkashmir by @voiceofdogras

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Across India, Navratri has many regional expressions: Bommai Golu in the South, Durga pandals in the East, and Dandiya and Garba in the West. In the Jammu region, one cherished tradition is Kaan Sakhiyan, a girls-led celebration of devotion, friendship and community.

As Navratri approaches, neighbourhood girls form groups and decide whose home will host the Goddessa choice known as Mata Rakhni Hai. Together, they make and decorate a clay idol of Durga Ma. One girl becomes the Pachailan, or priestess, guiding the group through the eight days of worship.

The girls gather water, tend the saankh (barley shoots), light diyas and incense, sing bhente and perform aarti. Each evening, they share food brought from their homes. On Navami, after Kanya Pujan, they enact Kaan Sakhiyan: one girl becomes Kaan or Kanha (Krishna), while the others become his sakhiyan. Families and neighbours gather to watch.

The celebration ends with Babru and puris, the sharing of prasad, and the immersion of the Mata idol and saankh in the river.
More than a festival, Kaan Sakhiyan brings generations together and passes a living Duggar tradition from one generation to the next. Once part of village and town life, it is now fading from many cities. Let’s remember, share and celebrate it.

#navratri #jammu #dogras by @voiceofdogras

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On the last of Pitrupaksh on Sarv Pitru Amavasya, the Dogras of Jammu, do what they call ‘Pitrein gi Bardana’ meaning sending off the ancestors in peace and with gratitude.

A diya is lit and kept on a ghee smeared roti along with a stick for the ancestors. Both representing a wish that the ancestor is fed and travels well on their onward journey.

Water is offered from the entrance of the house onwards to the street. Forgiveness is sought from the ancestor for any mistakes and prayers offered so that they may travel in peace and joy. Gratitude and reverence for everything they have done and a wish that they continue to bless the family. 🙏🏼

#sarvapitruamavasya #dogras by @voiceofdogras

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20 unclimbed peaks. 23 days. 6,000+ metres. 🇮🇳🏔️

A historic feat by the @nimas_dirang expedition in Ladakh, led by Col. @iamranveerjamwal: a proud showcase of India’s spirit of adventure, endurance and exploration.

#NIMAS #Ladakh #Mountaineering #India #Adventure by @voiceofdogras

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Mapping Maharaja Hari Singh Ji’s early 19th century travel to United Kingdom.

#MaharajaHariSingh #JammuKashmir #Dogras by @voiceofdogras

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A humble tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh ji on his birth anniversary - Maharaja Hari Singh ji’s London Connection. Mapping his stay in United Kingdom in the early 19th century.

#maharajaharisingh #jammukashmir #dogras by @voiceofdogras

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Dogras of Jammu region celebrate Naag Panchami on the Panchami of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month.

Jammu is the land of the Naagas and Naag worship is centuries old in the region. Not only are Naag revered and killing them considered a sin but they are also considered the Kings of the land.

Naag or serpents are powerful representational symbols of cosmic energy in Vedic literature as seen in pauraanik katha and iconography associated with Shiva and Vishnu. Naagas are also an intrinsic part of the local Duggar traditions and have been depicted in various art forms like Basohli painting as well as carvings on stone especially near water bodies.

Highly revered Duggar folk deities like Baba Kaliveer ji and Raja Mandlik are also shown as having close association with Naag.

The King of Kings, Serpent King Maharaj Vasuki Naag ji is worshipped in a unique way in Bhaderwah and though Bhaderwah is dotted with Naga Temples, the main Vasuki ji Temple in the Bhaderwah town has stunning six feet idols in black stone set on an elaborately carved stone.

Considered to have been the original dwellers of Jammu Kashmir, the influence of Nagas remains on the history and culture of the region.

Jai Naag Devta 🙏🏼 by @voiceofdogras

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It is very common to receive such gifts when you are posted in far flung areas ❤️.
#Narkote #Prankote #JammuRegion #Reasi #forestlovers by @voiceofdogras

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Jai Shri Krishna!!
#amazingjammu by @voiceofdogras

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Thakure Vrat Diya, Matiya Matiya Bhadahaiya!! 🪔🙏
May Lord Krishna fill every home with love, happiness, and divine blessings. 💙✨

Happy Krishna Janmashtami! 🦚🌸🙏 by @voiceofdogras

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Jammu’s Role in India’s Independence Struggle - Last Part

From arrests of freedom fighters of Jammu without a trial to Jammu’s soldiers in Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Azad Hind Fauj, Jammu played an important role in India’s struggle for freedom. by @voiceofdogras

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