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@vikrant291995 @KhajuriaManu @DostKhan_Jammu @TIinExile @VoiceofDogras @DiaryJammu @JammuVirasat @BJP4JnK The term Dogra (Duggar) is derived from "Durgara" just like Gujjar is derived from Sanskrit "Gurjar"
Ancient Duragara Kingdom extended from sub mountaineous & fotthills between Jhelum to Sutlej
Ancient Duragara Kingdom extended from sub mountaineous & fotthills between Jhelum to Sutlej
@vikrant291995 @KhajuriaManu @DostKhan_Jammu @TIinExile @VoiceofDogras @DiaryJammu @JammuVirasat @BJP4JnK Himachal is also home to Dogras.
Many People in Chamba, Kangra and Bilaspur still have Dogra surname
There were lot of intermarriages among Dogras of these regions.
Like wife of Maharaja Ranbir Singj was also from Kahlur.
Wife of Maharaja Hari Singh was from Kangra
Many People in Chamba, Kangra and Bilaspur still have Dogra surname
There were lot of intermarriages among Dogras of these regions.
Like wife of Maharaja Ranbir Singj was also from Kahlur.
Wife of Maharaja Hari Singh was from Kangra
@vikrant291995 @KhajuriaManu @DostKhan_Jammu @TIinExile @VoiceofDogras @DiaryJammu @JammuVirasat @BJP4JnK We are united by a common culture of Takri script, Miniature paintings, Embroidery & similar handicrafts, similar kind of cuisine (Dhaam)
Even the demography is same
Brahmins/Rajputs/ Mahajans etc
Same applies to pathankot & hoshiapur of north punjab
and sialkot of pakistan
Even the demography is same
Brahmins/Rajputs/ Mahajans etc
Same applies to pathankot & hoshiapur of north punjab
and sialkot of pakistan
Worship of Shiva Panchanan
by Dogra Hindu Ruler Maharaja Ranbir Singh, Jammu, circa 1850-1870
Maharaja Ranbir Singh was a great Shiva devotee. He also got constructed Ranbireshwar temple which is one of the greatest Shiva temple of North India
#ShravanSomwar1 #ShaivismOfJammu
by Dogra Hindu Ruler Maharaja Ranbir Singh, Jammu, circa 1850-1870
Maharaja Ranbir Singh was a great Shiva devotee. He also got constructed Ranbireshwar temple which is one of the greatest Shiva temple of North India
#ShravanSomwar1 #ShaivismOfJammu
@KhajuriaManu @Prof_Hariom @dr_piyushsingla @madhukishwar Shiva Panchanan (Five faced Shiva) is depicted seated regally with Parvati - holding his attributes on a lotus bed within an elaborate gold dais under a golden jeweled domed pavilion.
@KhajuriaManu @Prof_Hariom @dr_piyushsingla @madhukishwar Dogra Hindu Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1830-85) stands respectfully in devotion to the Lord, also attended by Kartikeya and Ganesha
NOTE: In the original collection Maharaja Ranbir Singh was wrongly identified as Sikh Maharaja
NOTE: In the original collection Maharaja Ranbir Singh was wrongly identified as Sikh Maharaja
My Good wishes on the auspicious ocassion of #InternationalDayofYoga
Saptarishis performing Yoga, from Bandralta/Mankot, #Jammu ,c.1700.
The names of seven sages are inscribed in #Takri letters.
The list of sages tallies with Brihadaryanaka Upanishad & Shatpatha Brahmana
Saptarishis performing Yoga, from Bandralta/Mankot, #Jammu ,c.1700.
The names of seven sages are inscribed in #Takri letters.
The list of sages tallies with Brihadaryanaka Upanishad & Shatpatha Brahmana
@narendramodi @Prof_Hariom @KhajuriaManu @eGangotri @moayush @yogrishiramdev @SriSri @SadhguruJV @myogiadityanath @VoiceofDogras At the centre in the top row sits Rishi Jamadgni with his head tilted backwards, & his hair reaching upto thighs. With his right hand, he holds a long rosary
@narendramodi @Prof_Hariom @KhajuriaManu @eGangotri @moayush @yogrishiramdev @SriSri @SadhguruJV @myogiadityanath @VoiceofDogras Next to him in clockwise direction is Rishi Gautama, clad in loin cloth, with long nails and hair. He holds his hands above his head in a tight clasping posture
A thread on Appetizers and Snacks unique to Jammu region.
This is a list on #JammuStreetFood
All are requested to add on food items to this list.
#DograCuisine
This is a list on #JammuStreetFood
All are requested to add on food items to this list.
#DograCuisine
Kaladi Kulcha
Kachalu Chaat
Located in the sylvan beauty of Chani Prat hills, about 10 kms from Sunderbani is a lesser known 150 year old Raghunath temple.
This majestic double storeyed temple was built during reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh through efforts of a Sadhu who wanted to stay here for meditation
This majestic double storeyed temple was built during reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh through efforts of a Sadhu who wanted to stay here for meditation
@JammuTourism @JandKTourism @VoiceofDogras @Jammuhills @JammuDarshan Construction was started on the pattern of Varanasi temple whose map was brought by the Sadhu alongwith him.
The structure of temple is unique because there is no such temple of such structure in the region
#JammuTemples
#RaghunathTemples
The structure of temple is unique because there is no such temple of such structure in the region
#JammuTemples
#RaghunathTemples
@JammuTourism @JandKTourism @VoiceofDogras @Jammuhills @JammuDarshan Temple consists of Murtis of Ram, Sita , Lakshman and Hanuman
Similarly on 1st floor images of Radha Krishna were established in 1997
In the outer room there is a beautiful Shivalingam
Similarly on 1st floor images of Radha Krishna were established in 1997
In the outer room there is a beautiful Shivalingam
INDIGENOUS SCRIPTS OF JAMMU & KASHMIR:
Devanagari, Dogra Akkhar, Sharada, Gurmukhi
A folio from a Sanskrit manuscript at Raghunath temple Library with all these scripts
The text reads:
ॐ शरणागत दीनार्त परित्राण परायणा
तेजःस्वरूपा परमा तदधिष्टा त्रिदेवता
#DograAkkhar #Sharada
Devanagari, Dogra Akkhar, Sharada, Gurmukhi
A folio from a Sanskrit manuscript at Raghunath temple Library with all these scripts
The text reads:
ॐ शरणागत दीनार्त परित्राण परायणा
तेजःस्वरूपा परमा तदधिष्टा त्रिदेवता
#DograAkkhar #Sharada
@KhajuriaManu @karankraina @VoiceofDogras @shardapeetham @sp_sharma07 @Prof_Hariom @DimpleAtra @SaveSabrimala @CoreSharada @maidros78 Notice the Jammu Punjab style of Devanagari in the text.
One can appreciate the pecuilar Om variant, and variants of letters like ण & त्र
The Om Variant was also prevalent in Kashmir. Here is an image of Sharada temple of Kashmir
This fact was earlier shared by @TrueIndologyliv
One can appreciate the pecuilar Om variant, and variants of letters like ण & त्र
The Om Variant was also prevalent in Kashmir. Here is an image of Sharada temple of Kashmir
This fact was earlier shared by @TrueIndologyliv
@KhajuriaManu @karankraina @VoiceofDogras @shardapeetham @sp_sharma07 @Prof_Hariom @DimpleAtra @SaveSabrimala @CoreSharada @maidros78 @TrueIndologyliv The writer of this manuscript is probably a person named Birbal (Virbal).
This is evident from the name written at the end of folio. He prefers to write his name in Dogra Script.
Probably because Dogra Akkhar was official script of Entire JK state.
The text is: वीरबल लिखारी
This is evident from the name written at the end of folio. He prefers to write his name in Dogra Script.
Probably because Dogra Akkhar was official script of Entire JK state.
The text is: वीरबल लिखारी
CHIKRI WOOD CRAFT, from Rajouri, Jammu region. A Century Old wood craft still prevalent in our region & attracting tourists for years now.
Thana Mandi town in Rajouri is the major centre for this craft. During Dogra rule it was also a flourishing centre.(1)
#JammuHandicrafts
Thana Mandi town in Rajouri is the major centre for this craft. During Dogra rule it was also a flourishing centre.(1)
#JammuHandicrafts
@KhajuriaManu @VoiceofDogras @DiaryJammu @dograjournalist @ManhasYougal @AsadmAijaz @SBM_Rajouri Chikri is a pale, honey colored soft wood found in hill ranges of Rajouri district of Jammu province. The wood is special because it has very fine grains.
Product range of this industry includes double sided comb (Kangi), Khadaun (wooden sandals), jewellery boxes, spoons etc (2)
Product range of this industry includes double sided comb (Kangi), Khadaun (wooden sandals), jewellery boxes, spoons etc (2)
@KhajuriaManu @VoiceofDogras @DiaryJammu @dograjournalist @ManhasYougal @AsadmAijaz @SBM_Rajouri Oldest and most well known Chikri wood item is Traditional Double sided Comb known as Kangi.
Combs have extremely fine teeth & often decorated with intricate jali work popular among Gujjar, Bakerwal & village women of Jammu region. (3)
Combs have extremely fine teeth & often decorated with intricate jali work popular among Gujjar, Bakerwal & village women of Jammu region. (3)
Many people around the world don't know that once Jammu had its own script.
The script for Dogri was an adapted version of #Takri_script (which has its roots in Sharada family of Brahmi script).
#Dogri_script was widely used in #JammuPaintings like the one shown below:
The script for Dogri was an adapted version of #Takri_script (which has its roots in Sharada family of Brahmi script).
#Dogri_script was widely used in #JammuPaintings like the one shown below:
In 1860s the then Maharaja of Jammu &Kashmir: "Maharaja Ranbir Singh" standardised the already prevalent Dogri script to bring it in more in line with Devanagri and Gurmukhi.
This improved version was used for official documents of Dogra empire.
This improved version was used for official documents of Dogra empire.
This new form came to be known as #NammeDograAkkhar
(New Dogra letters)
According to British Gazette, this was the official script under #DograDynasty
(New Dogra letters)
According to British Gazette, this was the official script under #DograDynasty
