VITASTA ANNUAL NUMBER - VOL. XXXV (2001-2002)

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THEME: 

Homeland Pilgrim Centres (Asthapans) of Kashmiri Pandits 

Editor : (English Section) : Dr. B. K. Moza
Editor : (Hindi/Kashmiri Section) : Smt. Niva Kaul

Table of Contents

Preface - Dr. B. K. Moza From The President's Desk - B. M. Misri Reviews on the 34th Vitasta Annual Number, 2000-2001 Section I: PERTINENT ORIGIN Homeland Pilgrim Centres of Kashmiri Pandits in Exile - Pertinent Origin; Gleanings From: Legend Tradition Practice Travelogues Arts and Science Swami Vivekananda in Kashmir - Swami Bodhasarananda Kashmiri Pandit Shrines : The Centres of Pilgrimage - T. N. Dhar `Kundan' Kashmir : The Legend and Scientific Facts - A. N. Fotidar The Kashmir Order of the Architecture - P. N. Kachru The Temple Legacy of Kashmir : An Account from Burried History - S. N. Pandita Changing Capitals of Kashmir - Vijay Saqi Ancient Temples of Kashmir - Verender Bangroo Chinar Tree, "Bouin" of Kashmir : Symbol of Goddess Bhawani - Pran Nath Wanchoo Social Geography of Kashmiri Pandits : The Ancient Kashmirians - Prof. K. N. Pandita Swami Ashokanandaji Maharaj - Manmohan Dhar Section II: A KALEIDOSCOPIC VIEW Homeland Pilgrim Centres of Kashmiri Pandits in Exile - A Kaleidoscopic View: Our Shrines in General Their past & Present Perspective Prominent Holy Places in Kashmir - Prof. Chaman Lal Sapru Shrines That Inspire - Mohan Kishen Tiku Home Land Pilgrim Centres of Kashmiri Pandits - P. N. Lidhoo "Sopory" Pilgrim Centres/Asthapans : Potential Source of the Community - Prof. C. L. Sadhu Remembering Sahastri Mukhi Lingam of Shilagram - D. K. Babu Temples & Shrines of District Anantnag with Some Historical Facts - H. L. Jad Reminiscences - Mohan Kishen Ogra Section III: OUR "ISHTA DEVIS" & THE LIKE Homeland Pilgrim Centres of Kashmiri Pandits in Exile - Our "Ishta Devis" & the like: Hari Parbat Kheer Bhawani Khrew Amarnath Sharda Hari Parbat : The Reservoir of Religio-Cultural Strength - Opinder Ambardar Hariparbat and the Hindu Pantheon (A Parikrima Back in Time) - Dr. K. L. Chowdhury Hari Parbat : Symbol of our Cultural Heritage - B. L. Kaul (Chaman) Jawalaji :  Maharaj Krishen Raina Khir Bhawani Spring - Samsar Chand Koul Historic Construction Saga : A Prospective Revival Model - N. N. Dangroo & Justice J. N. Bhat The Mysterious Cave of Amarnath - Samsar Chand Kaul Tirtha of Amreshvara - M. M. Munshi The Splendor that is Amarnath - Chander M. Bhat Sarada Temple in Kashmir - P. N. K. Bamzai Sarada-Mai : A Forgotten Cultural Link (Goddess Sarada) - Dr. V. N. Drabu Sarada Legends :  Different Versions - Dr. Romesh Kumar Section IV: SOME MEMORABLE SHRINES IN DISTRICTS Homeland Pilgrim Centres of Kashmiri Pandits in Exile - Some Memorable Shrines In Districts: A walk in Memorium Lest we forget these and Consign these to processes of Natural & Human Destruction Three Forgotten Tirthas in Shambles - Arjan Dev Majboor The Foot Prints of Our Ancestors in Tehsil Tral - Dr. Rajiv-Gairoo Niwasi Life, Love & Joy - Manmohan Dhar Gudar - Prithvi Nath Bhatt The Prominent Shrines of Kuthar and Breng Valley - Ravinder Ravi Brari Maej of Village Murran - Chander M. Bhat Section V: SYMBOLIC MODELS IN DIASPORA Homeland Pilgrim Centres of Kashmiri Pandits in Exile - Symbolic Models in Diaspora: Creating alternative symbols of Hope in Exile, Preserving Identity of our shrines in Memorium, Pouring out rhymes in Nostalgia Bada Shivala of Rani Katra - Dr. B. N. Sharga Creating Symbols of Hope - Hari Parbat at Faridabad Petals from Lotus Poisy - Smt. Bimla Raina Posha Pooza - Pt. Krishen Joo Razdan Enchanting World of the Infant - Dr. K. L. Chowdhury Navreh aav - Dr. Veena Dhar, New Jersey, USA Blessed Kashmir, My Home - Ashok Manvati, Noida ILLUSTRATIONS Color Plates Sharika Bhagwatti, artistic version Mahatma Krishen Joo Razdan Sharika & Jwala Isht-Devis, Srinagar, Kashmir Raginya Isht-Devi, Tulla Mulla, Kashmir Remembering temples on Vitasta, Srinagar Remembering Shiva, Shiva & Shiva Symbolic Models of Identity Preservation in Exile Symbolic Models of Identity Preservation in Exile

Dedicated to :

The Homeland Shrines of Kashmiri Pandits in exile, the Pilgrim-Centres of far and wide belief and reverence, presently in abnormal conditions, requiring maintenance — a Heritage to be preserved.   The Shrines of Kashmiri Pandits, where the great Saints, Sages and Savants experienced unique moments of trans-ascendance and exhilaration — a Legacy to be preserved.   The Shrines that are the Sanctum Sanctorum of Presiding Deities, "Ishta Devis" of globally scattered Kashmiri Pandits — a Tradition to be preserved.   The Shrines that have been the recognised Centres of Learning and Excellence and Repositories of Vedas, Upnishads, Mahayanas and Kashmiri Shaivism — a Privilege to be preserved.   The memory of Kashmiri Pandit Saint-Poet-Philosopher, Mahatma Krishen Joo Razdan, on his 75th Nirvan Jayanti, being observed the whole year 2002, by various Kashmiri Pandit Institutions.

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