Rayeesa Kumar News Today

Winter's grip tightens on the Kashmir Valley during the forty-day Chillai Kalan, celebrated for its mesmerizing landscapes. Despite enchanting traders, scholars, and rulers for centuries, the harsh conditions of Chillai Kalan pose challenges, especially for the impoverished. Families prepare for winter with woollen clothing, traditional heating methods like Kangri, and sun-dried vegetables. Affluent individuals escape to warmer regions, while the less privileged endure hardships. Power outa...

Gundipora, situated along NH 444, stands out for its aesthetic Kangris and wicker baskets, produced by skilled villagers who travel to nearby areas offering repair services during winter. The village also boasts a rich cultural heritage, nurturing talents like Gulam Hassan Gundpori, a renowned Sufi poet, and various musical sensations such as Yaseen Gundpori and Aijaz Hassan Gundpori.Gundipora's artistic landscape extends beyond Kangri-making, encompassing flute playing, indigenous dance, a...