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30Dec

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Culture, Pakistan

Traditional Caps worn by Pakistanis

Every country has unique dress code that makes them eccentric in the crowd. One of the main accessory is traditional caps or head wear. There are various cultural diversely styles of caps in Pakistan, famous in all kind of people. Pakistan is one of those countries that witnesses each kind of culture and traditions. Its colorful tradition is clearly visible in its dress code. Caps is one accessory that loved by both male and female equally. No festival or occasion is complete without its traditionally accurate cap. Pakistan has 4 provinces, each province and region has its own kind of traditional caps. People irrespective of their ethnicity, loves every kind of caps and wore them accordingly. Here are few caps that are common and famous in general public. We will discuss its for...

Basant, A dead Lahori tradition to welcome spring season

28Dec

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Culture, Pakistan

Basant, A dead Lahori tradition to welcome spring season

Sky of Lahore filled with colors and air with joyful screams is what we think of whenever the festival of Basant is talked about. A long lost tradition which is now a blurred memory for many people. If you are a 90s kid or more accurately a "Millennial", you certainly remember the Festival of Basant - A festival full of colors, fun, chaos and welcoming spring. It is one of the most beautiful memories for many people. The time when we filled our mouths with scrumptious food and flied kites with much enthusiasm. No fear of terrorism or inflation came in the way of this glee. A joyous festival of Basant was the highlight of Lahore. Alas now its just a slipping memory that new generation has not experienced. Basant, a kite flying festival started in Lahore. At the time of part...

( ستونت کور)تامل ٹائیگرز۔۔۔۔سری لنکن خانہ جنگی کی تاریخ!

8Dec

By SherNo Comments

Global

( ستونت کور)تامل ٹائیگرز۔۔۔۔سری لنکن خانہ جنگی کی تاریخ!

جنگِ ایلام دوم و سوئم :1990 سے ہی سری لنکن افواج اور تامل ٹائیگرز کے درمیان جھڑپوں کا دوبارہ آغاز ہوگیا تھا ۔ جولائی 1991 میں "معرکہِ ہاتھی پاس" Battle of Elephant pass کے آغاز کے ساتھ ہی سری لنکا و تامل ٹائیگرز کے درمیان دوسری فل سکیل جنگ شروع ہوگئی۔10 جولائی 1991 کو تامل ٹائیگرز کے 5 ہزار جنگجوؤں نے جافنا کو سری لنکا سے ملانے والے "ہاتھی پاس" میں قائم سری لنکن فوج کی اہم بیس پر حملہ کردیا۔9 اگست تک جاری رہنے والے اس معرکے میں سری لنکن فوج نے 600 تامل جنگجوؤں کو قتل کرتے ہوئے حملے کو پسپا کردیا۔ دوسری طرف 156 سری لنکن فوجی بھی جھڑپوں میں مارے گئے۔۔ سری لنکن خانہ جنگی سری لنکن وائس ایڈمرل کا قتل : 16 .نومبر 1992 کو تامل ٹائیگرز کے بم حملے میں سری لنکن بحریہ کے نائب ایڈمرل "کلانسی فرنانڈو" جاں بحق ہوگئے۔۔1992 میں تامل ٹائیگرز کی کارروائیاں :1992 میں تامل جنگجوؤں کے ہاتھوں مارے...

Why Kalash Valley is known as Kafiristan

2Nov

By Aqsa Azam5 Comments

Culture

Why Kalash Valley is known as Kafiristan

There is an isolated valley in the mountains of Chitral calls as Kalash Valley. Beautiful people, eccentric scenic beauty but has a disputed history. This clash of cultures gives it a nice taste that lasts forever in tourist's mind. Chitral, Pakistan: In the appealing mountain range of Hindu Kush, there is a small valley name as Kalash Valley. It has three more valleys or tribes of their own kind. First is Bumburet, which is the biggest and most famous among tourists. Second one is Rumbur which is in the North side of Bumburet. Third and last one is Biriu or Birir, the most ancient and orthodox valley till date. People in these valleys commonly known as Siyah Posh, Black Robe or Kafirs. Due to unique religious beliefs and rituals they called non believers or infidels. Kalasha culture l...

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

1Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Culture

Leaning tower of Varanasi: constructional fault or mother’s curse

Leaning tower of Varanasi or Ratneshwar temple, a building attracting tourists for decades. A sacred edifice that is leaning 9 degree slant annually. Varanasi, India: India is one of those countries holding various legends at a time. One of them is Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. Other names are Matri-rin Mahadev, Kashi Karvat or leaning tower of Varanasi. A lot of stories lies behind each name. In Kashi Karvat Kashi means old name of Varanasi and Karvat means leaning. According to one of famous legend. Temple built by Man to pay tribute to his mom. He dedicate this temple to his mom and says he pays all the debts of his mom and her services. His mom get infuriated and cursed the temple because mother's debt cannot be repaid. So Matri means Mother and Rin means Curse. Another legend say...