Kashmir:
The Crown of India
Kashmir
occupies a special place in India, because of its
geographic location, its scenic splendour, and its
great contributions to the arts and culture of
India. In the history of our Republic is written
another chapter on the
unique issue of Kashmir.
Its strategic position adds one more dimension to
the overall security of this sub-continent.
Geographically
and climatically Kashmir is the child of the
mighty Himalayas receiving in abundance the
paternal grace in the form of captivating scenic
beauty, lush green pastures and lofty glistening
snow covered mountain peaks which capture the
changing hues of the brilliant sun, in a hundred
thousand ways, the ever gurgling rivers and
rivulets and the great lakes of mythological fame.
In her valleys grow the rarest of trees and herbs,
including the most precious of all flowers - the
Kesar (Saffron). In her forest are found the best
pines and deodars. From her orchards come apples,
apricots, pears, walnuts and cherries of different
kinds. On her green meadows graze the lambs
bearing the most exquisite wool fit to drape the
Gods. Her Dal lake and her house boats, Gulmarg
and her glaciers have made her an international
tourist spot. What to talk of her temples, the
dream of every devout Hindu - the Holy Amarnath
where thousands and thousands trek to every year,
regardless of inclement weather and a host of
other dangers; the Shiva temple, the Kshir Bhawani,
all with their lofty associations with great
masterminds and the impeccable Shaivite
philosophy. Surely the name of Kashmir should
conjure up a thrill in all Indians.
Through the
following web pages, we invite the attention of
the readers, not only to the beauty and grandeur
of this land but also the significant
contributions made by it to the fine arts and
culture of India.
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