As the muezzin gives Azan for the day’s prayers at Grand Masjid, the bells tinkle at the 400-year-old Shiv Mandir in the beautiful Trehgam village of Kupwara, located near the Line of Control on the international Indo-Pak boundary. It is yet another serene morning in this village, which is home to a rare eclectic blend of religious harmony. The courtyard houses a masjid, a Muslim holy shrine, and a temple. A majestic view of the Grand Masjid, Shrine and Shiv Temple in village Trehgam of Kupwara district that have co-existed since times immemorial-Photo by writer Pir Abdul Rashid, the Imam…
Author: FAROOQ AHMAD BHAT
–A photo feature By Farooq Bhat, Javaid Ahmad Ganai, Aayan Ali A female officer Naseema (40) guards a pink polling station at Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Handwara on May 20. Behind her, a large number of women eagerly await their turn to cast their votes, showcasing active female participation in the electoral process. Photo by Farooq Bhat Jammu and Kashmir gears up for its first assembly election in past ten years, starting from September 18, 2024. The Election Commission of India has announced that elections in the area – first time after abrogation of article 370 – will…