News Topic:Chillai Kalan
Kashmir
Srinagar witnesses record-breaking driest Chillai Kalan
In a first of its kind, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the Valley witnessed the record-breaking driest Chillai Kalan this year.
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Kashmir
Snowfall delay threatens long-term impact on water availability: Jal Shakti Department
The persistent dry spell in Kashmir, especially in the peak time of Chillai Kalan, has cast a shadow on Kashmir’s major water resources including Jehlum.
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Music & Culture
Cultural Extravaganza: Jashan Chilla-i-Kalan shines light on Kashmir’s heritage
Pulwama district was aglow with cultural vibrancy during the celebration of Jashan Chilla-i-Kalan, an event that echoed the ethos of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.
Art & Culture
Kashmiri tradition of Hokh Syun sustains winter comfort, economic benefits amidst Chillai Kalan
The timeless tradition of Hokh Syun, a unique culinary practice in Kashmir, permeates the kitchens, infusing the air with the aromatic essence of winter dishes.
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Kashmir
Chillai-Kalan begins, night temperatures plummet across Kashmir
With the onset of Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day period of intense winter, the mercury has dropped significantly across the Kashmir Valley.
Kashmir
Minimum temperature below freezing point in Kashmir
The intense cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir as the minimum temperature settled several degrees below freezing point.
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Opinion
Kangri and Kashmir
We use different gadgets to counter the bone-chilling chill, yet the most important gadget is the earthen firepot Kangri or Kanger.
Kashmir
‘Kashmir Pheran Day’ celebrated in Srinagar
Social activists on Tuesday celebrated the arrival of ‘Chilai-e-Kalan’ by observing the day as ‘Kashmir Pheran Day’.
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