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kashmir_ culture and Handicrafts_ A brief overview.

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Kashmir is not only unique in  it's beauty but the  diverse cultural heritage of kashmir also makes it unique from other places.   Kashmiri culture is heavily influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism and later by Islam.  The valley has a great cultural significance the unique culture of kashmir can easily be experienced by the tourists visiting the region. The people of Kashmir have themselves added to the of beauty  of their region in the form of their warm nature,hospitality and their skilled artwork. The people of the region are well known for their hospitality and generosity.  Kashmir is also  known for richness in its culture. Starting from diversity in their dress, language and food and festivals everything in this valley is unique in  its own.  The language  spoken by the native people is mostly Kashmiri ( spoken by almost 9 million Kashmiris) containing blend from languages like Persian, Dardic ,sanskrit and some punjabi words also. Further  in some parts of the region people speak
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Kashmir_The paradise.

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A view of Famous Hazratbal Shrine covered with beautiful snow. Location:Dargah Hazratbal srinagar Ever heard; Agar Firdaus bar-rue Zamin ast, Hami asto, Hami asto, Hami ast.  Tr anslation ; If there is a heaven on earth it's here, it's here, it's here.  These were the words of Famous indian  sufi writer and singer Amir Khusro, which were repeated by Mughal Emperor Jehangir when he visited kashmir in the 17th century.  wondering why these words came out of Mighty Mughal Emperor's Heart here in Kashmir! It's because Mughal Emperor Jehangir was fond of beauty and the instance he visited kashmir he was so fascinated by the beauty of kashmir that he repeated these beautiful words.               Mughal Emperor Jehangir was so thrilled with the beauty of kashmir that  he is said to have visited kashmir eight times during his reign.  Geography: Located in the northern geographical region  of India the kashmir valley encompasses a large area between Great Himalayas and the
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