#Duggar culture and rituals reflect an organic relationship of man with nature. They epitomize reverence of self, others, and all creation.

#TheRitual: #Khaarke being celebrated in entire #Duggar region.
1/n This ritual which happens twice a year celebrates & expresses gratitude for the wheat crop that is harvested this month.

The worship involves goa (Cow Dung), banay de pattar (Apta Tree Leaves), roo (Cotton), chole de sittay (Rice Stick), gitiyaan (Small Stones),
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Today on birth anniversary of #BrigadierRajinderSingh , born to Subedar Lakha Singh of Village #Bagoona, Samba, Jammu on 14th June 1899.
He was Chief of Military Staff of the JK State Forces, & the first #MahaveerChakra Awardee of Independent India. #SaviourOfKashmir * 22nd October the Princely State of Jammu Kashmir comes under Pakistani attack.
* After the fall of Muzzafarabad Brigadier Rajinder Singh and his gallant men leave Badami Bagh Cantonment for the front at Uri-Domel border on the fateful night of 22nd Oct

#BasantPanchami #Jammu
Basant, the Festival of Spring was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Kingdom of Jammu Kashmir. The rich, the poor, Muslims, Hindus - all wore yellow turbans. The women dressed in yellow from head to toe, whether they were young or old and all you saw was yellow in all directions.
It was not as if this was done on Royal Orders. People did so because they wanted to celebrate this Festival.

#DogriManyataDiwas, an important day for all of us to know about the supreme devotion behind "Inclusion of Dogri language in the #8thSchedule of the #constitution of #India 22nd December, 2003"
#Jammu #Dogri #DogriManyataDiwas #JaiDuggar #JaiDuggar #Foundation of #DogriSanstha, on the auspicious day of Vasant Panchami, Saturday, 29th January, 1944 and series of important Milestones in Dogra History.

#Presentation of First Dogri Play ‘Bawa Jitto’ at Tikri in 1949.
#FirstDogriMiniature Paintings’Exhibition at Tikri in 1949

The capture of #Zojila was one of the most important operations of 1947-48 #JammuKashmir war. It not only established the supremacy of the Indian Army, it saved Ladakh from falling into the hands of the enemy. On this fateful day on November 1st, in 1948 young Capt SDS Jamwal of 7 Cavalry, with his 11 Tanks cleared Zojila Pass of Pakistani Army's occupation. This enabled a passage for linking up with Leh garrison, which was surrounded by Pak Invaders descending from Skardu side.

Maharaja Ranbir Singh, the 2nd Maharaja of #DograDynasty of #JammuAndKashmir was a consolidator & a patron of Sanskrit & builder of Temples. He is famous for Ranbir Penal Code & pioneering work in the field of postal services. He achieved unparalleled prosperity for his subjects. Maharaja Ranbir Singh consolidated the vast state whose foundation was laid by his father Maharaja Gulab Singh. He re conquered #Gilgit, and subjugated Hunza, Nagar, Ponial & Yasin. He organized regular campaigns, to which almost every Dogra family contributed a soldier in 1860.

#LongPost but #MustRead👇

#Indigenious People of #JammuKashmirLadakh - A perfect visual delight of culture and heritage of each region, so beautifully crafted by 2 young #Dogra Boys🤝- One belongs to #WestJammu in #POJK and another from #Samba Village. VOD takes pride in sharing their artwork so that the world and nation see the ethnic diversity and amazing blend of culture in J&K.

🙏Arsalan Khan: A British-born Pahari who happens to be an artist. A Rajput (Gakhar) from West Jammu (now in POJK)

When things are still unfolding, we can only be hopeful and positive and unitedly articulate what we want and aspire for #Jammu @HMOIndia @narendramodi Level the playing field and empower Jammu by giving it equal if not more seats, for a fair representation in the Legislative Assembly. #Delimitation

A major economic setback for farmers of #Jammu
Jammu business houses are already getting queries on situation as #Walnut harvest is due in 10days and the #Walnut traders have invested millions for upcoming harvest.
#VictimCard #PoliticalDistress #JammuLooses Tourism department is seeing a big dip and high losses with refunds on existing businesses.

Yet again a big blow to the economy and survival of #Jammu
How will #Jammu Entreprenuers sustain themselves in an atmosphere of instability, without any support from the administration

Brigadier Rajinder Singh, was born on 14th June 1899 to Subedar Lakha Singh in Bagoona, Samba, #Jammu Brig Rajinder Singh, Chief of Military Staff, JK State Forces & the first MahaVeer Chakra Awardee of Independent India is also known as the #SaviourOfKashmir A brief timeline of his unparalleled contribution to keep Jammu Kashmir from falling into the hands of Pakistan in October 1947 -

* 22nd October the Princely State of Jammu Kashmir comes under Pakistani attack.

#Dogra Maharaja Ranbir Singh introduced Postal & Telecommuncation services in Jammu & Kashmir in 1887. A telegraph service was extended from Sialkot to Jammu and to Kashmir. A state wide network of post & telephone was estd when the services reached Gilgit & Skardu in 1882. The services were further expanded under Maharaja Hari Singh in the 1930s. By 1944, 126 post offices were functioning in the state. A telephone trunk line was laid between Jammu & Suchetgarh on April 27, 1932 and another between Srinagar and Jammu on Oct 21, 1935.

The last Governor of #Gilgit was Brigadier Ghansara Singh Jamwal, r/o Raipur Bantalab, #Jammu
The brave Brigadier had stoically accepted the role of Governor on 1st August 1947 despite the known dangers of this position. #DograHistory #JK When Pakistani raiders attacked J&K in Oct 1947, Major Brown and #Gilgit Scouts which he commanded, rose in revolt. More than a 1000 men surrounded the Governor’s house and Brigadier Ghansara Singh along with his men, including the driver and attendant put up a brave fight.

@JandKBank calls a youth based campaign a parochial attempt by vested interests as a cover up. For state wise selections they made dist wise “requirement” & upon declaration of results added a Dist wise “recruitment” without announcing the Dist wise posts. Hogwash of a notice.

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On 16th March 1846, after the British annexed Punjab, they handed over the mountainous territory to the North of Punjab to Raja Gulab Singh. #Dogra Cheiftain Raja Gulab Singh paid the war indemnity owed by Lahore Court to the British in return.
#TreatyOfAmritsar #DograHistory #MaharajaGulabSingh and his Dogra Generals like General Zorawar Singh, Gen Baj Singh, ADC Mehta Basti Ram extended the Dogra Sovereignty up to the Pamirs and Tibet.