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Pandits Of Reshvaer, Baramulla, Jammu (2026)

04/09/2026

Zaram Satam /Janam Ashtami
A Distinctive Kashmiri Pandit Tradition

Kashmiri Pandits traditionally associate Lord Krishna’s birth with Saptami Tithi, the seventh lunar day of Krishna Paksha in Bhadrapada, with Rohini Nakshatra also considered important. The exact observance is determined according to the Kashmiri Panchang, which has guided our religious festivals and Vratas for generations.

This tradition is not a rejection of other Hindu practices, but an effort to preserve our ancestral heritage with knowledge and accuracy.

According to Kashmiri tradition, Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura’s prison to Devaki and Vasudeva. His birth is associated with Saptami, while the celebration in Nanda’s household is linked with Ashtami. Hence the name Zaram Satam, meaning Janam on Satam (Saptami).

The Divine Birth of Lord Krishna

Following divine instructions, Vasudeva carried the newborn Krishna across the Yamuna to Gokul and placed him beside Yashoda. When the news spread that a son had been born in Nanda’s household, Gokul rejoiced:

“Nand ke anand bhayo, Jai ho Kanhaiya Lal ki!”

नंद के आनंद भयो, जय हो कन्हैया लाल की।
नंद के घर खुशियाँ छा गईं, जय हो कन्हैया लाल की।

How Zaram Satam Is Observed

Kashmiri Pandits traditionally observe Zaram Satam through:

Daytime fasting, Midnight puja and prayers, Abhisheka of Shri Krishna, Recitation of mantras and sacred verses, Devotional singing in Kashmiri, Traditional naivedya, Breaking the fast according to tradition.

Hindu communities follow different methods for determining festival dates based on Tithi, Nakshatra, sunrise and midnight. These differences need not create conflict. Devotion is one, even when calendrical traditions differ.

Kashmiri Pandits respect the wider observance of Krishna Janmashtami, while preserving their own ancestral practice.
Preserving Our Heritage:

For Kashmiri Pandits, Zaram Satam is more than another name for Janmashtami. It represents a cherished religious and cultural tradition passed down through generations.

May it continue to inspire faith, identity and devotion to Bhagwan Shri Krishna.

Jai Shri Krishna!

02/09/2026

Why is it important for Hindu women to observe fast on "Chandra Shashti", especially for young women and girls?

The Mahaparava of "Chandra Shashti" is celebrated every year on the day of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Shashti, and according to our ritual, every Hindu woman should observe the fast of "Chandra Shashti", especially young women and girls. Today, is the fast of "Chandan Shashti". Any woman especially girls can start this fast and must continue in future also and after a proper "Chandra Shasthi Vrat Udypan" they can end this fasting period.

Women are considered to be the embodiment of power, but it is also true that women are also impure and unfit to worship during the cycle of monthly period, which is almost for five days in a month. According to our sacred scriptures, those women who observe and follow the "Chandra Shashti" fast well in a proper way, they can get rid of all the "doshas" of monthly cycle period.

Our body contains five Pranas. Prana means “energy.” These five Pranas are : Prana, which takes things in; Apana, which takes things out; Samana, which assimilates; Vyana, which circulates and distributes; and Udana, which expresses, especially in speech. Any obstruction to the free flow of any of these Pranas causes imbalance, which is mentioned in a variety of shastras. It is believed that monthly cycle period is a time in which Apana in the body is naturally predominant, and for good reason. It allows for the outward flow of impure physical elements (e.g. uterine tissue), as well as for repressed emotions (e.g. mood swings during the time). Since Pooja etc. are meant to balance the Prana’s, it is not necessarily the best thing for one to engage in religious practices during monthly cycle period when the body naturally needs Apana to be dominant.

"Chadra Shasthi" fast can also be kept by all ladies especially young girls and during this fast eating or drinking of any kind is prohibited. Let us be more aware about this holy fast and know how to observe this sacred fast. Here I also want to mention that in our holy scriptures it is also said that if their will be a cut in a Brahmins finger and is injured and it is bleeding, then he is also forbidden to go to the place of worship.

Story of Chandra Shashthi Vrat.

Once a saintly woman lived in the city with her husband. She was not aware and was worshiping and touching all utensils at the time of monthly cycle period. When she and her husband died, they both had separate births but lived together. Saitly women became bitch and her husband became ox, both lived at their son's house. To follow her father-in-law's "Shraddh Karam", her daughter-in-law made kheer and went out for some work. The bitch was watching, a snake fell in that pot of kheer. When the bitch saw she thought that if the Brahmins will eat this Kheer, they will die, because her daughter-in-law did not know that the snake fell in the Kheer. On seeing the daughter-in-law, the bitch put her mouth in the Kheer. The daughter-in-law became angry and hit the bitch so much that her spine was broken. On the other hand, the daughter-in-law made another Kheer for Shraddh and served the Brahmins. When the ox and the bitch met in the evening, the bitch said to the ox that today your Shraddh was done and you must have eaten a lot. At this, the ox said that he had to do more work today than usual. The bitch was also hungry.

When the two were telling each other their grief, their son and daughter-in-law heard it all. On hearing this, they got very upset and went to a saintly Pandit Ji and asked about the "Yoni" of the parents and after getting the information asked for their liberation. Then saintly Pandit Ji told about the remedy that if women and the young girls agree to observe the fast of "Chandra Shashthi", then on that night when water will be offered to Chandra Devta and the same water will be sprinkled on the bitch and ox, then their liberation is possible. Subsequently, the son and daughter-in-law did the same and his parents got rid of this ox and bitch"Yoni".

How to fast

After taking a bath in the morning and offering water to the Sun God, you can drink milk and eat some fruits or be on a "Nirahaar", all day without eating anything. Monthly cycle period is about for five days in a month and in a year 12 months × 5 days = 60 days, so each woman should bathe 60 times on this day. Put red sandal, turmeric, saffron and Dhruv grass in a lota of water and take a bath, repeat it 60 times throughout the day. When the moon will rise at night then after worshiping properly and offer water to the "Chandra Devta". After this you can break the "Chandra Shastra" fast without salt.

Sandal is a wonderful remedy during monthly cycle period period, as it can cure skin problems, it has a wonderful fragrance, it is used for medicinal purposes. Applying it on the body removes impurities and gets rid of dead skin cells. Sandal paste for other purposes like relieving stress and cooling the body. But remember, it is always better to use natural sandal. May be because of using sandal on this day, in Kashmir we call this Vrat "Chandan Shasthi" also.
Source: Pawan Pandita ji

30/08/2026

Heartiest congratulations to Sh Prediman Krishan Bhat for induction in IAS cadre proud moment for the community 🙏😊

13/08/2026

The recipients were presented with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2025 by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, in the august presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon’ble Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of India, and other distinguished dignitaries.

Heartiest congratulations to Sh. Makhan Lal Saraf Ji for his recognition in Acting, Smt. Seema Anil Sehgal Ji for Other Major Traditions of Music – Sugam Sangeet, and Sh. Romalo Ram Ji for Folk Music and Dance, J&K.

Their remarkable contribution to the performing arts and the rich cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir is truly commendable. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the awardees! 🙏🏻🏆✨

22/07/2026

Mauj Sharika kar Daya 🙏🏻🌸
हारॖ नवम पोश्ते'। 🙏🌸
HAAR NAVAM Poshte
Today is 'Haar -Navam' , Ashad Navami (Har Navum) is said to be the birthday of Sharika Devi known as Sharika Jayanti. The Sharika Tirtha is the abode of Mahashakti--- Divine Mother Goddess Durga. The eighteen-armed Goddess Sharika, Ashtadushbuja, is regarded one of the Isht Devi of Kashmiri Hindus. In Ta**ra Shastra, Para-Shakti is known as Triprusundri. The sacred shrine of Sharika Devi is situated on Hari Parbat hill, in the heart of Srinagar city. It is one of the oldest Shakhta shrines of Kashmir..
A legend is associated with the Hari Parbat shrine. A powerful demon, Jalodabhava lived in the waters over the place where the hill is. The demon harassed and troubled the Rishis. The Rishis prayed to Goddess Parvati to free them from the demon. The Goddess assumed the form of a bird Myna called Har in Kashmiri, and dropped a celestial pebble which she was carrying in her beak, at the spot where Jalodabhava the water demon was laying. The pebble grew into a hillock, pinning the demon down forever. The Goddess in grateful memory of deliverance took up her abode at the hill-top and is worshiped as Sharika Bhagwati. The hill is called Hari Parbat --- the hill of Sharika. The legend goes that, the miracle happened on the day of Ashad Shukla Paksh Navami, known in Kashmiri language as Har Navam. The Hindus of Kashmir celebrate this day as birthday of Sharika Bhagwati with great reverence and devotion.
Source : Kashmirasitis

29/06/2026

Today is the birth anniversary of Mata Rupa Bhawani 🙏🌸

Mata Rupa Bhawani (1620–1720) was a great saint, yogini, and mystic poet of Kashmir. She was born in Srinagar on the full moon day of the month of Jyeshtha. It is believed that she was born from the divine elements of the Universal Mother, and from a young age, she was inclined toward a spiritual life.

Her father, Pandit Madhav Joo Dhar, was a learned yogi and became her spiritual teacher. Through the hardships and sufferings of life, Mata Rupa Bhawani found the path of self-realization. She dedicated herself to meditation, spiritual practice, and deep inner reflection.

She enriched the Kashmiri language with her beautiful and deep mystical poetry. Her verses reflect the influence of both Kashmir Shaivism and Sufi thought. She is remembered as the second great woman mystic poet of Kashmir.

Her life, devotion, and teachings continue to inspire us even today.

Let us take inspiration from her spiritual journey and strive for inner growth on this sacred day.

🌺 Jai Mata Rupa Bhawani! 🌺

26/06/2026

Maharishi Sushruta finally gets global recognition as man behind India's surgical heritage
The installation of a 90-kilogram bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh marks a historic moment in the global acknowledgment of India's scientific and medical legacy. More than 2,600 years after his lifetime, the sage-physician whose pioneering contributions laid the foundations of surgery has been honoured by one of the world's most prestigious surgical institutions.
Founded in 1505, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has, after more than five centuries of existence, paid tribute to Maharishi Sushruta, widely regarded as the Father of Surgery and one of the earliest pioneers of reconstructive and plastic surgery. The recognition is not merely an honour bestowed upon an individual; it is an acknowledgment of the profound contributions of ancient Indian knowledge systems to the advancement of medicine and healthcare.
The bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta was crafted by master sthapathi Shri Ragavanantham and his team at Swamimalai near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, a region renowned for preserving India's ancient bronze-casting traditions. Created using the traditional lost-wax process and single bronze-casting technique, the sculpture reflects the continuity of India's artistic and technological heritage. The statue was gifted by the Chowbey family and installed through the efforts of renowned Indian surgeon Dr. Chandra Chowbey.
The unveiling ceremony was held on June 19 at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and was attended by distinguished surgeons, medical professionals, and dignitaries from across the world. The statue was formally unveiled by Siddharth Malik, Consul General of India in Edinburgh, in the presence of Clare McNaught, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, former President Rowan Parks, members of the College Council, and eminent representatives of the global medical fraternity.
Maharishi Sushruta's enduring reputation rests upon the monumental *Sushruta Samhita*, one of the most important medical treatises in human history. Composed approximately 2,600 years ago, the text contains nearly 190 chapters, detailed descriptions of more than 300 surgical procedures, and references to over 100 surgical instruments. It presents systematic discussions on anatomy, pathology, surgical techniques, fracture management, wound care, obstetrics, ophthalmology, and reconstructive surgery.
What distinguishes Sushruta's work is its remarkable emphasis on practical training and empirical observation. Long before the establishment of modern medical schools, he advocated simulation-based surgical education. Students were trained to practise incisions on fruits and vegetables, perform dissections on dead animals, and develop operative skills on models before undertaking procedures on living patients. Such methods reveal a sophisticated understanding of surgical pedagogy that resonates strongly with contemporary medical training.
Among Sushruta's most celebrated achievements is his detailed description of rhinoplasty, or nasal reconstruction, a procedure that is regarded as one of the earliest documented examples of plastic surgery in world history. His techniques and principles would later influence surgical developments far beyond the Indian subcontinent.
The recognition of Maharishi Sushruta by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is therefore more than a ceremonial gesture. It is a reaffirmation of a historical reality: that ancient India was a major centre of scientific inquiry, medical innovation, and intellectual excellence. The world's growing appreciation of figures such as Sushruta reflects an increasing willingness to acknowledge the global and multicultural origins of scientific knowledge.
At the same time, this moment serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying India's own intellectual traditions. While international institutions increasingly celebrate the achievements of India's sage-scientists, there remains a need for greater awareness among Indians themselves about the extraordinary contributions made by scholars such as Sushruta, Charaka, Aryabhata, and countless others.
The bronze statue standing today in Edinburgh is not merely a tribute to a physician of antiquity. It is a symbol of the enduring relevance of knowledge, innovation, and scientific inquiry that transcends centuries and civilizations. In honouring Maharishi Sushruta, the world honours one of humanity's earliest and greatest contributors to the art and science of healing.

25/06/2026

Heartiest greetings to you all on the occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi and Jayanti of Sage philosopher Acharya Abhinavagupt Ji today. Orzu Lassiv Naviv Ti Faliv.
!!Nothing perceived is independent of perception and perception differs not from the perceiver, therefore the universe is nothing but the perceiver!! Great quotable quote about the reality of all is us.
Abhinavagupta (c. 950–1016 CE) was a philosopher, mystic and aesthetician from Kashmir. He was also considered an influential musician, poet, dramatist, exegete, theologian, and logician – a polymathic personality who exercised strong influences on Indian culture.
Abhinavagupta is widely acknowledged as the foremost exponent of the school of Kashmir Shaivism in India. Combining in himself several pursuits as wide-ranging as those of a spiritual teacher, philosopher, literary theorist and aesthete, Abhinavagupta challenged earlier traditions of knowledge, redefined their conceptual dynamics and brought in his own radically new interpretations that still remain at the core of India’s intellectual history.
I will put his philosophy of Kashmir Shivism as per my understanding in this post. It will be my tribute to greatest of great sage. Here it is.
Agama Shastra (Shiv statora) -is the science of 'what has come into being' concerning humans since ancient times.
Spanda Shastra is the science of universe in terms of speeding with regard to humans.
Pratyabijna Shastra is the science of recognition and realization of self as Shiva through consciousness via the vehicle of Yoga.
I have broadly put forth these three schools of philosophies in this post despite other Shiva philosophies including Trayambukum, Ardh Trayambukum, Kaula, Trantra, Darshana, Saiva Siddhanta, Śaivadvayvāda, Pasupata Saivism, Vira Saivism, Siddha Siddhanta and Siva Advaita pre dominant in valley of Kashmir since ages.
All these three philosophies of Kashmiri Shivism and other philosophical traditions were put together by the Sage philosopher Abhinavgupta ji in the form of 'Kashmir Shivism (Trika)'. It is called as Ishivara Pratyabijna.
Abhinavagupta’s interpretation of the theoretical, ritualistic and yogic application of the trika (shiva, shakti, nara triad) systems of Kashmir led to his seminal treatise, Ta**raloka, considered by many as his most significant contribution to the field of theology. A comprehensive text in 37 chapters, it integrates the basic ideas of the whole tradition of Shaivism including krama, kaula and spanda schools and covering the whole gamut of including the branches of agama, spanda and pratyabhijna.
Abhinavagupta rejects view duality. He strictly believed in Advaita. He does not believe two separate absolutes- consciousness (purusha) and matter and energy (prakriti)-exist apart from each other. He says there is only one supreme reality, and it includes our bodies and our world. There is a fundamental unity connecting everything, he tells us, that is both the source and final end of everything in the cosmos. Consciousness and matter and energy are not separate, but two ends of one undivided spectrum, like two poles of a single magnet. I will put it as per my understanding in a simple way.
This, I feel is basic reality of the unrecognized "I", Universal "Me" and outward to Inward realization of "Ishvera Tatuv as I". I believe in this understanding of mine as far as god conciousness is concerned.
Abhinavagupta says that cosmic consciousness is the birthright of every human being. We have only to uncover the Shiva in ourselves. But while we’re in the process of doing this we can also be fulfilling the second goal of Ta**ra Yoga: to be fully human. Abhinavagupta encourages us not to run away from life but to embrace it. Material life is not an illusion, he tells us, nor is it spiritually polluting. The densest rock is as much an expression of Shiva as the holiest saint even though the goddess of self-awareness displays herself much more openly in the saint than in the stone.
Monism can be most clearly identified in Advaita Vedanta in which ‘Brahman is the eternal, unchanging, infinite, immanent, and transcendent reality which is the Divine ground of all matter, energy, time, space, being, and everything beyond in this Universe’.
Abhinavagupta views the nature of reality from the perspective of philosophical thought in his three works, Bhagavadgitartha-samgraha, Isvara-pratyabhijna-vimarshini and Isvara-pratyabhijna-vivritti-vimarshini. Bhagavadgitarthasamgraha looks at the Gita from the perspective of trika Shaivism and yoga, and has a different point of view from the Advaitic philosophy of Sankara, dualistic thought of Madhva or devotional vision of Ramanuja.
The moment recognition dawns, not only do you instantaneously become divine, but you also realize that you were already divine, says Great Sage Swami Lakishmun Joo.
After thousands of years of invention of this God realization (Ishivara Tatuv) in universal enegery circle as per Kashmir Shivaism described by Trika philosophy, Albert Einstein rather, in a scientific way proved Kashmiri Shivism's discovery on self realization in the form of energy (Ishvara Tatuv) in the form of special-relativity equation E = mc2.
Man recognizes, realises or transfers into divine of all mater, energy, space and time beyond universe through vehicle "conciousness" via Yoga (meditation -Samadi/Sadhana). Energy is one with many forms. It is basically spiritual or divine.
In Einstein theory too, matter and energy have two forms but are basically one. When matter is moved a speed of light, it is converted into eneregy. This is what have been basic philosophy of monistic Kashmir Shivism that a man living in 'universe of speeding' become divine (achieves divine state of energy) Ishivara Tatuv through conciousness via yogic meditation (divine lighting of consciousness).
There are parallels between Einstein's lifelong passions – quantum theory, astrophysics & rarified aspects of Pratyabhijnahrdayam (The Science of Self-Recognition), a core concept in the Trika system of Kashmir Shaivism, propounded by Abhinavagupta Ji.
I believe in this philosophy. I am Advaita.
Naman to Greatest philosopher sage of Kashmir. I
✍🏻 Anil Bhat ji

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