Kashmiri Festivals Go Virtual: Celebrating Traditions in the Digital Age

Kashmiri Festivals Go Virtual


Blog Home | Haveed Hilal | 25-04-2024


Kashmir – A valley of diverse celebrations.

The Kashmir Valley is one of the most stunning places on earth without a doubt. With beauty that fascinates souls and a terrain that calls for adventure, Kashmir, a diverse celebrations valley, turns out to be an all-in-one place for a vacation.

Not only rivers, vast meadows, dense forests and glacial lakes but Kashmir also hosts different colorful cultures that add to the diversity amid the beauty. Cultural richness and brotherhood reflects among the Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians of the valley.

Top Festivals in Kashmir Valley

Lets look at some top festivals in Kashmir and the ways to join online celebrations Kashmir Valley. With the current state of techonological advancements, one can even enjoy a festival from his home. Lets us explore the best festivals in Kashmir below.

Nauroz

The Persian Calender New Year marks the day of Nauroz all over the world including Kashmir. The Shia community in Kashmir celebrate this day with great enthusiasm and make preparations. They dress in new clothes, cook special dishes at home and wish each other. It can be one of the best virtual festivals in Kashmir to enjoy online.

Christmas

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The favourite festival of the Christians all over the world also takes place in Kashmir. The minority Christian community in the valley celebrate this day with religious fervour and dedication. Churches are decoreated with lights, buntings and bells. Often other religious groups also join in the celebration. When watched online, the event becomes one of the best digital events Kashmir.

Eid

Eid or Eed means a ‘feast’ or ‘celebration.’ There are two Eid that are celebrated around the world and in Kashmir. The Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha are celebrated by the Muslim population with great religious devotion in Kashmir. People mark the end of fasting month of Ramadan. They wear new clothes, prepare special dishes, offer special prayers and wish each other. It is one of the most amazing online celebrations Kashmir Valley.

Shab

Shab means spending the night in devotion to the Islamic God “Allah.” It involves praying, repenting and remembering Allah till dawn. This kind of devotion is done by the Muslim community on two occasions. The Shab–e-Qadr and Shab-e-Mehraj mark the two blessed occasions. Check out how people spend the night at various shrines in the valley and enjoy one of the top virtual festivals in Kashmir.

Urs

Urs means the birth anniversary or birthday of any Sufi saints that visited the valley in the 13th century CE. There are numerous Urs festivals celebrated around the valley. The shrines are decorated with lights and foods and other arrangements are prepared for the devotees on the Urs days. One of the most touching festivals to watch online, Urs becomes one of the top digital events Kashmir.

Lohri

Celebrated by the Dogra community in Kashmir, Lohri marks the end of harsh winters and coming of good fortune ahead. The Dogras gather around a fire and dance on musical rhythms. It is one of the best online celebrations Kashmir Valley.

Maha Shivratri

A dear festival to the Hindu Pandit community of the Kashmir Valley, Maha Shivratri marks the occasion of the marriage of Shiva to Parvati. The Pandit community, though mostly now in the Jammu region, celebrate the day by offerings prayers, preparing special dishes and wishing each other. For viewing online, it is one of the best virtual festivals in Kashmir.

Tulip Festival is ON!

Tulip Festival has started in Kashmir and thousands of tulips welcome every visitor with hues of colors. Enjoy the tulip landscape of Kashmir in Asia’s largest tulip garden. Whether you visit physically or have an online tour of the festival, do not miss the beauty. Witness the magical happenings in the month of April via online platforms like Youtube and cherish digital events Kashmir.

Enjoy HD Digital Events Kashmir

You can enjoy and witness beautiful culture of Kashmir straight from your home by indulging in online celebrations Kashmir Valley. Technologies like VR goggles enables a person to have an immersive experience of any part of the world. Kashmir online offers HD quality videos on its YouTube Channel. Dive in and check out everything about Kashmir.

Check out Kashmir Online

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FAQs

Name some top festivals in Kashmir.

Some top festivals in Kashmir include Eid, Urs, Christmas, Lohri, Maha Shivratri Shab and Nauroz.

What is the best way to experience a realistic tour of Kashmir from home?

The best way is to watch 360-degree videos with a VR goggle. The experience will be next to real.

Does Kashmir online have a youtube channel?

Yes, we have a dedicated YouTube channel providing HD-quality videos about travel itineraries, festivals, journeys, best places and other information.

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