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Cultural heritage of Kashmir is
as multi-dimensional as the variegated backdrop of its
physical exuberance which has nursed and inspired it all
along. Its sanctity and evergreen stature can be conveniently
inferred from the chaste shimmering snow, with its virgin
demeanour from top to toe, adorning the towering peaks of its
mountainous periphery. Mellowing kisses of the sun endow these
summits with a rosy blush lending perennial health to our
warbling brooks, roaring waterfalls and sedate and solemn
lakes. To crown all, this very nectarine glow has most
meaningfully groomed our mental attitude to glean unity amidst
seeming diversity.
Culture is always in a flux and ferment. It is a non-stop
mental journey with no mile-posts to cool its heels upon. It
is, precisely speaking, the cumulative expression of the
values enshrined in the heart-beats of the denizens of this
Happy Valley. The irresistible stamp of Buddhist compassion,
Hindu tolerance and Muslim Zest for life is most unmistakably
discernible from the attainments of Kashmiri mind and
intellect.
In the foregoing web pages, we have made a humble attempt to
portray this very salient trait of our culture.
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