Govt. MAM. College Jammu

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Seminar Presentation On “Kashmir Culture”

Submitted By: Submitted To: Shruti Kak (15), Prof.Suresh Sadhotra BBA Part- II

Department Of Management Studies (BBA)

Contents1.History of Kashmir

2.Religion

3.Language

4.Cuisines

5.Music

6.Dance

7.Conclusion

8.Bibliography

HistoryAccording to folk etymology, the name "Kashmir" means"desiccated land" (from the Sanskrit: Ka = water and shimeera = desiccate).

In Rajatarangini, it is stated that the valley of Kashmir was formerly a lake.

When Kashmir had been drained, Kashyapa asked Brahmans to settle there. This is still the local tradition, and in the existing physical condition of the country, we may see some ground for the story which has taken this form.

Religions in Kashmir Islam:

World religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him). Founded in the 7th century, Islam is the youngest of the three monotheistic world religions (with Judaism and Christianity). An adherent to Islam is a Muslim…

Hinduism:The religious practices of Hindus of Kashmir (popularly known as Kashmiri Pandits) revolve around the worship of Shiva and Shakti. All other deities (gods and goddesses) of the traditional Hindu pantheon are worshipped as various manifestations of Shiva and Shakti.

Buddhism:Buddhist population is mainly found in the Ladakh region of Kashmir, where it predominates. In the main Kashmir valley, however, Buddhists are present in a negligible numbers.

Language of KashmirKashmiri (कॉशुर, ُشر  Koshur) is a language from کأthe Dardic sub-group and it is spoken primarily in the Kashmir Valley, in Jammu and Kashmir. There are approximately 5,554,496 speakers in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Kashmiri language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, and is a part of the Sixth Schedule in the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir.

Some Common Words of Kashmiri with Engl ish Translation :- Come      Pakh

 Came      Aav

 I             Bu

 He           Su

 Sit           Beh

 What       Kya

 Is            Chui

 Your       Chon  

Cuisines of KashmirThe Kashmiri Pandit food is very elaborate, and is an important part of the Pandits' ethnic identity. It has the earliest influence on Kashmiri cuisine. The food usually uses a lot of yogurt, cream, Mustard Oil, Ghee and spices such as fennel, Kashmiri Red Chili Powder, Cinnamon,Cardamom and Saffron, but avoids onion, garlic, tomatoes, and chicken. 

Typical vegetarian dishes include :

Ladyar Tsaman :->

Dam Oluv :->

Nadeir Yakhean :->

                    

                      Tsoek Vangan :->

Typical non-vegetarian dishes : Rogan josh:->

                      Gushtaba :-> 

Matzgand :->

Kabargaah :->

Music of KashmirKashmiri music (Urdu: کے کشمیر اور جموں reflects the rich musical heritage and (سنگیتcultural legacy of the Jammu & Kashmir region in India. Traditionally the music composed by ethnic Kashmir's has a wide range of musical influences in composition.

Music:

Chakri

Rouf or Wanwun:->

Ladishsh :->

Sufiana kalam :->

Dance of Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir has few of the most captivating forms of performing arts in India that has captured the imaginations of one and all. These dances have become a non detachable part of this state's culture and are performed at almost all festivals and celebrations. There are special dances for almost all occasions like birth celebrations, wedding ceremonies, crop harvesting.

Different Dance Styles :

Ruf Dance :->

Dandaras Dance :->

Ladishah :->

Baccha Nagma Dance:->

Conclusion

At last, on the basis of the data that I have collected from the eminent scholars and the secondary sources. I came to conclusion the Kashmir is one of the major tourist attraction centre of the world. The traditional techniques of making the handcrafts are known to the world know which make Kashmir a tourist centre. The combination of people of 3 religions living in the valley in peace and harmony is the symbol of national integrity and unity. The cuisines of Kashmir add taste to the life. Tourists are more attracted to such a delicious food. Music and dance though not got so much importance but life in the valley is incomplete without it.

AGAR ISS DUNIYA MAI KAHIN JANNAT HAI TO YAHI HAI, YAHI HAI, AUR YAHI HAI……..

Bibl iography Koshur Samachar

http://ikashmir.net/religion/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmiri_language

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmiri_cuisine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Kashmir,_Jammu_and_Ladakh

http://www.bharatonline.com/kashmir/culture/dance.html

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