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Vibrant world of Dogra traditions, celebrating the unique stories, artistic expressions, and a history that shaped the identity of the Dogra community.

Babor Temple

Duggar Da Itihaas

Param Shradye Maharaja Gulab Singh ji ka Rajyabhishek Part 1

Param Shradye Maharaja Gulab Singh ji ka Rajyabhishek Part 2

Uss Dograe Jammu Aaale aaan

अमर महल मयुज़िम, जम्मु Feel the Grandeur of Dogra History and Heritage at 'Amar Mahal Museum' Jammu

डोगरा आर्ट मयुज़िम, जम्मु Feel the Glorious saga of the History of Duggar & its Culture and Heritage at 'Dogra Art Museum' Jammu

Starring: Junaid Shaikh, Aaradhya Abhishake Abrol, Muneeb Ahmed Singer: Raja Hassan (Bollywood singer) Music Director: Mr. Sunil Sharma Lyrics: Ayaz Kohli (IRS) Creative Head: Sumit Singh Manhas Creative Producer: Nidhi Sharma Dogra Music Arranger: Piyush Ranjan and team (Mumbai) Studio: 504 (Mumbai) DOP : Sanjay Kumar Editor: Mohit Garg Choreographer: Ashu Kotwal & Mandeep Chib Makeup Artist: Ankush Bhasin Directed by: Mohsin Bhat Co- Producer: Junaid Shaikh Produced by . Adv. Raashid Zaffar Doolwal

Shri Kirpal Singh 'Manhas' brings us the unseen & unheard historical story of Mubarak Mandi, Jammu (Courtesy Juhie Mohan) मानजोग श्री किरपाल सिंह 'मिनहास' जी कोला सुनो, मुबाऱक मण्डी, जम्मू दा अनदिठा ते अनसुनेआ इतिहास (जुही मोहन जी के सौजन्य से)

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Babhor Temple Pillar, Jammu

'Badhla Hoya, Din Chadeya'

Govardhan Parbat - Miniature

Hanuman Shila Mandir - RamNagar

Ram Darbar Vigreh Ragunath Mandir

Jagat Ram "Chuniya" The Great Miniature painter of Jammu Kalam

Trimurti found in (Akhnor) excavation

Go-Dhuli - Cows coming back at sunset

"Ek Hor Heer, Ek hor Ranjha" Shradeye D C Prashat ji da likhe da Natak

"Masani" Shradeye Bhagwat Prasad Sathe ji da likhe da Natak

Radha Krishna - Jammu Kalam

Travel & Tours

Mukesh Sharma AVM Travel Designers

Jammu region of Dogra Land is steeped in history, spirituality, and natural beauty. I explored the district like no other tourist does!- Courtesy Iffy Explorer

Nainsukh 1710 – 1778) was an Indian painter. He was the younger son of the painter Pandit Seu and, like his older brother Manaku of Guler, was an important practitioner of Pahari painting, and has been called "one of the most original and brilliant of Indian painters".

Around 1740 he left the family workshop in Guler and moved to Jasrota, where he painted most of his works for the local Rajput ruler Mian Zorowar Singh and his son Balwant Singh until the latter's death in 1763. Nainsukh returned to religious subject matter, but retaining his stylistic innovations. By the end of his career, with an active family workshop continuing his style, he was probably not executing the works himself anymore, but leaving them to his children and nephew as his artistic heirs. Such works are often ascribed to the Family of Nainsukh.

Although a great part of his work may be lost, around a hundred works by Nainsukh survive, many in both Indian and Western museums. Four of these bear his signature, and several have inscribed titles or comments.

Nainsukh, a film based on his life directed by Amit Dutta released in 2010.

NUnlike his stylistically more conservative brother Manaku, who remained in Guler and closely conformed to the style of his father Seu, Nainsukh introduced many of the novel elements of Moghul painting into the traditional Pahari style employed by his family. His early work is very poorly documented, and his distinctive style emerges almost fully formed in the next phase of his career.

Nain Sukh, The Greatest Miniature Painter of 18th Century

Literature

Dogri Paasha di Prachin vaahak- Takri Lipi

Picture Gallery of some of the Great Dogri Writers of 20th century

Dr. Karan Singh Prof. Ram Nath Shastri

Smt. Padma Sachdeva Sh. Narinder Khajuria

Sh. Ashok Jairath Sh. Gyaneshwar Sharma

Sh. Kuldeep S Jandraiya Sh. Ved Pal 'Deep'

Prof. Lalit Magotra 'Padma Shri' Mohan Singh

Prof. Nilamber Dev Sharma Sh. Kunwar Viogi

Members of the Founding Commitee of Dogri Sanstha - SarvShri Sansar Chand Baru, Prof. Ram Nath Shastri, Dino Bhai Pant, D C Prashant, Nilamber Dev Sharma, with prominent Dogri Writers of the times- 1980's

Dogri Writers Conference, 16-18 April, 1966 Gulab Bhawan, Jammu

Conference in IIT Kanpur Faculty of Social Sciences Anviksha: A Research Scholars' Conference in Feb25 Exploring Gendered Dynamics in Dogri folk Narrative

पदम देव सिंह निर्दोश- एक कवि जिन्होंने 'डोगरी लेखन'को नई दिशा दी --- शेखर

प्रसिद्ध डोगरी कवि और गीतकार स्वर्गीय पदम देव सिंह निर्दोश को आज भी लोग याद करते हैं।

निर्दोश जी का आज 13अप्रैल को जन्मदिन है, इसी दिन 1940 ई. में अखनूर तहसील के कलीठ में कर्नल शिवराम सिंह के घर कलीठ के किले में उनका जन्म हुआ था। पूर्व सैनिक निर्दोश एक बहुमुखी लेखक थे, जिन्होंने डोगरी साहित्य में नए आयाम जोड़े और सभी उनकी प्रशंसा करते हैं। हालाँकि डोगरी में उनके गीतों और लेखन ने लोगों का दिल जीत लिया था लेकिन उनका गीत " बल्लें- बल्लें बग हां चना देया पानियां " आज भी जनमानस में बहुत लोकप्रिय है।

कई लोग अभी भी याद करते हैं कि पदम देव सिंह "निर्दोष" के निधन ने समकालीन डोगरी साहित्यिक परिदृश्य में एक शून्य पैदा कर दिया है, क्योंकि वह सबसे लोकप्रिय कवियों में से एक थे, जिनका गीत और ग़ज़ल की शैली में नए आयाम जोड़ने में बहुत बड़ा योगदान था। लोक स्पर्श से चिह्नित उनका काम अक्सर लोगों में पुरानी यादों की असामान्य अनुभूति पैदा कर मंत्रमुग्ध कर देता है। उनके गाने, जैसे "बल्लें बल्लें बग हां, चना देया पनियांल" और अन्य डुग्गर प्रदेश में एक घरेलू विषय बन गए थे।

एक अन्य डोगरी साहित्य के दिग्गज वेद पाल "दीप" के विपरीत, निर्दोश ने ग़ज़ल की शैली को अपनी अद्वितीय और स्वदेशी शैली में ढाला, इसे चिनाब से घिरे ग्रामीण इलाकों के देहाती माहौल में उचित रूप से स्थापित किया। हाल ही में, उन्होंने लंबी कविताओं की रचना करने की ओर अपना झुकाव दिखाया है, जिनमें से एक कविता "बस्ता" तुरंत लोकप्रिय हो गई।

उनके छोटे बेटे कुंवर शक्ति सिंह, जो लेखन में भी अच्छे हैं और एक स्वतंत्र पत्रकार हैं, कहते हैं कि एक पिता के रूप में वह हमेशा मेरे पीछे रहे और एक प्रेरक के रूप में वह आज भी मेरे साथ हैं और मुझे प्रेरणा दे रहे हैं। शक्ति ने अपने बचपन को याद करते हुए कहा, 'उस वक्त मुझे समझ नहीं आता था कि जब भी मेरे पिता अपना दोहा पूरा करते हैं तो कुछ लोग हमेशा तालियां क्यों बजाते हैं, लेकिन आज जब मैं अपने पिता के काम से गुजरा तो मेरे लिए वो चीजें सुलझ गईं जो मेरे लिए एक अनसुलझी पहेली थीं।' मेरे वयस्क होने तक।'

"जब भी मैं अकेले बैठता हूं और अपने पिता के साथ बिताए दिनों को याद करता हूं, खासकर अपने पिता के कार्यों को पढ़ते हुए, तो वास्तव में मुझे उनके मार्गदर्शन का अहसास होता है,और मुझे लगता है कि वह हमेशा मेरे लिए एक छायादार पेड़ की तरह रहे।"

साहित्यिक संस्थाओं द्वारा उनके काम को मिली सराहना का जिक्र करते हुए उन्होंने कहा, "हालांकि वह कोई स्थापित पुरस्कार पाने वालों में नहीं थे, लेकिन यह साहित्य अकादमी नई दिल्ली थी जिसने उन्हें अपनी 'साहित्य श्रृंखला' में शामिल किया और उनकी जीवनी प्रकाशित की। अन्य प्रमुख लोगों में जिनकी इस श्रृंखला के तहत अकादमी द्वारा जीवन रेखाचित्र प्रकाशित किया गया है, जिसमें कोई और नहीं बल्कि नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता रबिंदर नाथ टैगोर, मुंशी प्रेम चंद और हरिबंश राय बच्चन जैसे साहित्यिक रत्न शामिल हैं और यह उनके लिए सबसे बड़ी श्रद्धांजलि है। साहित्यिक समाज में काम करता है.

निर्दोश का निधन राज्य के पूरे डोगरी भाषी क्षेत्र में सांस्कृतिक जीवन और डोगरी साहित्यिक आंदोलन के लिए अपूरणीय क्षति है और उनके उदार स्वभाव और विभिन्न सामरी गुणों के कारण उनका नाम आज भी अखनूर के हर घर में याद किया जाता है। बहुत कम लोगों को पता है कि वे एक सेवानिवृत्त सैन्यकर्मी, को 13 वर्ष की आयु में ब्वाय कंपनी (बच्चों की सेना) में भर्ती हुए थे क्योंकि सन 1947 का विभाजन होने से उनका शाही परिवार भी उजड़ गया था। सेवानिवृति के बाद वे उन लोगों की मदद करने में खुद को व्यस्त रखते थे जो आमतौर पर अपनी रोजमर्रा की समस्याओं और शिकायतों के साथ उसके पास आते थे, उन्हें कोई इनाम नहीं मिलता था, चूँकि वे जनता के बीच बेहद लोकप्रिय थे और प्रशासन द्वारा भी उन्हें बहुत सम्मान दिया जाता था।

संबंधित सांस्कृतिक संगठनों को अब उनकी अभी तक अप्रकाशित कविता के प्रकाशन की व्यवस्था करनी चाहिए। निर्दोश राज्य के एकमात्र कवि हैं जिनकी प्रतिमा का 2007 में अखनूर के एक चौराहे पर अनावरण किया गया था जो राज्य सरकार द्वारा उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि के रूप में समर्पित की गई थी।

पदम देव सिंह निर्दोश का 7 सितंबर 1994 में निधन हो गया। जीवनकाल के दौरान प्रकाशित उनके एकमात्र संग्रह का नाम 'खलार सोचें दा' है, और अर्थ और संवेदनशीलता को मान्यता देते हुए साहित्य अकादमी, नई दिल्ली, उनके काम का हिंदी में अनुवाद कर रही है।

डोगरा हरीश कैला अध्यक्ष नमी डोगरी संस्था जेएंडके ने कहा कि साहित्यिक हस्तियां समाज का खजाना हैं और जितना अधिक आप उनके बारे में जानेंगे, आप उनकी रचनात्मकता से उतना ही अधिक हासिल करेंगे। उन्होंने कहा कि यदि कोई व्यक्ति नेक आत्मा और दिल का अच्छा नहीं है तो वह अच्छा लेखक या कवि नहीं हो सकता, और निर्दोश में ये सभी गुण थे..

Banaras Hindu University, Malviya Centre for Ethics Exploring Gendered Dynamic in Dogri Folk Narrative

Kumari Chetna, A Doctoral Scholar-Dogri Folk Department of Political Science University of Delhi

पदम देव सिंह निर्दोश

Dogri Kavita Da Itihass

Lok Virsa - Bawa Jitto te Undi "Karak"

Kavi Dattu - Lok kavi of 18th century

Pt. Ganga Ram ji

Dogri Poets

Dr. Nasib Singh 'Minhas'

Sheikh Fiaz Dogri de Honhaar te Prakhar Kavi

Mahesh Baru

Kavita Path

Tawi Festival mein Jammu de Tejaswi Kavitri Su'Shri Vijaya Thakur ji da Kavita Path

Tawi Festival, Jammu mein, Dogri ke Prakhar aur Adunik Kavi, aur Jammu University ke Dogri Vibhag ke Assist Prof. Sh. Sandeep Dubey ji ka Kavita path.

Jammu de Honhaar Yuva Kavi te gayak Jagbir Singh ji da Kavita Path

Dogra Art Museum, Jammu

Dogra Art Museum, Jammu is a Landmark Tourist of Jammu, a richly curated and preserved Treasure House of History, Heritage, and glorious past of Duggar and Dogras. The Museum was inaugrated by the 1st President of India Honourable Dr. Rajinder Prasad ji, in presence of our Sadar-e-Riyasat Honourable Dr. Karan Singh ji and the "First Curater" of Dogra Art Museum, Late Sh Sansar Chand Baru on May 28, 1954.

Pt. Sansar Chand Gallery

Fine Art

Master Sansar Chand Baru

The most prominent proponent of Fine Art in 20th century, (1900-1995) in Jammu and Kashmir and (Duggar). Fondly called "Master ji" by his students, he was the link between Old masters of Pahari Paintings & Modern Art.

"Facet of Art" - a Coffee Table Book of Master Sansar Chand Baru released in Jammu and Delhi

Some thoughts from the doyens of Art circles & civil society

Thoughts of the Lead Miniature Painter from Basoholi, Jammu- Sh. Sohan Singh Billoweria

Impressions from a leading thinker of the Social Fabric Civil Society - Sh. Sanjay Rana, he looks at the "Facets of Art" as 'Art of Peace'

Views of a leading Medical Physician - Dr. ShriDhar from Delhi on "Facets of Art" and the journey of the writer

Presenting Coffee Table Book "Facets of Art" to Smt. Sunayana Sharma Mehta, Principal, The Regional Revenue Training Institute, Jammu

Coming up more

Brilliant Caricatures & Cartoons of "Bunty" a young artist, spreading his Art & laughter

Dr. Karan Singh Sh. Shiv K Sharma

Brilliant Cartoons

Superb Caricatures

Dogra Pahari Kalam - Miniature paintings

Sohan Singh Billoweria

The most versatile Miniature Painter of Pahari Kalam enriching the old Heritage, in this modern times

Sh. Kanwaljeet, a fine painter and sculptor from Gagal, Himachal Pradesh

Achievers & Icons

Col. Ranveer Singh Jamwal

Sh. Anurag Thakur

Mr. Anurag Singh Thakur is the Former Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. Presently he is a five-time elected Member of the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh and Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel. Previously, he served as a Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs in 2019.

In his capacity as a minister, he has spearheaded numerous pioneering initiatives aimed at advancing both the news and entertainment sectors, while also notably enhancing the nation’s medal count.

In 2016, he was commissioned as a regular officer in the Territorial Army at the rank of Lieutenant of the 124 Sikh Regiment, thereby becoming the first sitting BJP Member of Parliament to join as a regular officer. In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of Captain.

A Dogra Achiever in Bollywood

Vidhutyut Singh Jamwal- A fine Actor and an Ace Martial Art Expert

Vidyut Dev Singh Jamwal (born 10 December 1980) is an Indian actor, martial artist and film producer who predominantly works in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu films. He is also a practitioner of Kalaripayattu, which he showcased in the film Junglee (2019). He is best known for his roles in the Commando film series, and is a recipient of several accolades, including a Stardust Award, FICCI Frames Award, Filmfare Award, and IIFA Award.

He made his acting debut in the Telugu film Sakthi (2011), and made his first Bollywood appearance in Force (2011). Starting out in negative roles, his first lead role was in the martial arts film Commando (2013). He has also appeared in high prolific Tamil films such as Billa II (2012), Thuppakki (2012) and Anjaan (2014), with Baadshaho, Commando 2 (both in 2017), Yaara (2020), Commando 3 (2019) and Sanak (2021).

He ranked in The Times of India's listing of India's Top 10 Most Desirable Men in 2012 and 2013. Men's Health declared him as List of Best Bodies and Top 5 Fittest Men in 2011 and 2012 respectively.

Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal, the top adventurer in India, is one of the top climbers in India. As the first Indian army officer to conquer the Seven Summits, he has achieved remarkable milestones in the world of mountaineering. Born on 26 December 1975, Colonel Jamwal hails from Badhori in Samba District, Jammu and Kashmir. Coming from a family with a strong military background, his passion for mountaineering and adventure was deeply ingrained from an early age. Completing his primary and secondary education from Army School, Ratnuchak, Colonel Jamwal always aspired to join the army, inspired by his father, Onkar Singh, a retired soldier. He attributes his strong work ethic and determination to his father, whom he considers his role model. At the age of 17, he joined the Army as a sepoy, driven by the motivation to test his limits and overcome challenges. Colonel Jamwal's journey to become an infantry officer began when he cleared the Army Cadet College exam. His remarkable tenacity and unwavering spirit led him to conquer Mount Everest, making him the first Indian army officer to achieve this feat. He underwent training at the High-Altitude Warfare School in Gulmarg, which further fueled his passion for mountaineering. In 2007, he successfully climbed Machoi near Zoji La, marking the beginning of his extraordinary mountaineering career.

With the same remarkable tenacity that underlines his life as the first Indian army officer to conquer Mount Everest, Jamwal rises to be an infantry officer after clearing the Army Cadet College exam. In 2003, he arrived at the High Altitude Warfare School, Gulmarg, for a course and left as a convert. Getting a chance to be part of the Army mountaineering team is an honor for him. In 2007, he first climbed Machoi near Zoji La.

He is the first Indian to climb the Seven Summits and Mount Everest three times. He is a veteran of more than 30 mountaineering expeditions across seven continents that include the Mount Everest expedition three times. Colonel Jamwal was awarded the Country's highest Adventure Award, "The Tenzing Norgay Award" (Equivalent to the Arjuna Award) in 2013. He also got 7 Awards from the Army includes the Vishisht Seva Medal for climbing and the highest gallantry award in India. He was declared the best mountaineer of India by the Indian mountaineering foundation in 2017. The Indian Mountaineering Foundation, an apex mountaineering body, also awarded him the IMF Gold Medal in 2017. Today he is being counted amongst the World's best mountaineers

Colonel Jamwal's ever-smiling face and pleasant demeanor infect everyone interacting with him. The best Indian mountaineer prides himself and his service. It seems as soon as he starts speaking. Life has been a constant test of grit and resolves for Jamwal.

Life has been a constant test of grit and resolves for Jamwal. His achievements would be an enthusiasm for the upcoming generation.

Jammu thamain, Duggar di Prakhar Samachar Sambaad'daata 'Ruhani Sawhney'

Wellness and Health

An Iconic Dogra Medical professional from Jammu, providing a kind hearted and friendly service in Delhi. She is always in forefront to serve the patients with tender care, even in tough times.

Dr. Monisha Kapoor Aesthetics is an unmatched & outstanding, state of the art Cosmetic Surgery Centre offering modern & advanced World Class cosmetic surgeries based on the best technologies across the world in one of the most posh area of New Delhi- Saket adjacent to the select Citywalk Mall . Dr. Monisha Kapoor the Director of the clinic and the Chief Operating Surgeon is a renowned & reputed plastic surgeon of International class with practical, genuine & extensive experience and expertise in this thrilling field. She is distinguished to be associated with the International society of Aesthetic plastic surgery and has been an active member of the prestigious organization. She has got herself thoroughly trained from the masters across the world giving the latest. She has an extremely keen eye for beauty and being a woman she is very meticulous with her clients. Dr. Kapoor is an internationally well recognized authority and expert of Human Aesthetics.

Dr Monisha Kapoor is also active member of American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The main aim of this site is to try and explain, clarify, and even demystify some of the many sensitive issues involved when considering cosmetic surgery. We hope you find this useful. The notes made here are in no way intended to be exhaustive in detail, and do not necessarily apply to everyone. These only serve as a starting point for your enquiry and therefore you must not use this information, as something on which to base final decisions on. A direct consultation with the surgeon who might perform the surgery will be a big benefit to the prospective patient.

Dr. Moshisha Kapoor, Plastic Surgeon, New Delhi

Dr. Pankaj Abrol

Dr. Pankaj Abrol a proud Dogra and hailing form Jammu, and practicing in Gurugram, NCR has experience in Paediatrics & Paediatric Haematology for more than 42 years &

in Paediatric Oncology for more than 18 years. He was Head of Paediatrics-II & had established

Paediatric Haematology Oncology unit in PGIMS Rohtak, which included Paediatric Cancer Unit &

Thalassemia & Hemophilia Day Care Centres. In SGT Medical College he established 7-bedded ICU

& 21-bedded level III NICU. He is National Board of Education in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) expert

in Paediatrics & Paediatric Haematology Oncology, conducting DNB Paediatrics and National Board

Fellowship examination in Paediatric Haematology Oncology. He has published more than 60

papers in National & International journals and has presented papers in various National &

International conferences.

• Leukemia

• Hodgkin Disease

• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

• CNS Tumors

• Wilms Tumor

• Neuroblastoma

• Bone Tumors

• Retinoblastoma

• Nutritional Anemia

• Thalassemia

• Refractory Anemia

• Aplastic Anemia

• Myelodysplastic Syndrome

• Hemophilia

• Thrombocytopenia

Dr. Kapil Jamwal

One of the most prominent Gastro-Intestinal experts in Delhi NCR, and specialized procedure, and advanced treatment tools. Dr Kapil hails form Jammu, and being a kind heart is a very good savior of sick and suffering people.

Singers

Seema Anil Sehgal

Petite and unassuming Seema Anil Sehgal, Mumbai- is an iconic Dogra ghazal singer from Jammu. She is a performer of superbly fabulous calibre.
She is not only an amazing artist, but she also has a deep and abiding interest in Urdu poetry and in Indo-Pak peace.
Having started singing at the prodigious age of eight, she was determined to purse a musical career even as youngster. With age and time, Seema’s voice has matured and, like old wine, has become richer and mellower.
Being multi-Lingual, Seema sings and composes with equal ease in Dogri, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
When relations plummeted between the two countries following the nuclear tests of May 1998, Seema dedicated her new album ‘Sarhad’ to peace between the India and Pakistan. Indian Prime Minister A. B. Vajpayee presented the album, a compilation of Seema Sehgal’s rendering of the poetry of Ali Sardar Jafri, as a national gift to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the historic Lahore summit of Feb 1999.
Seema Anil Sehgal is the only singer in India – or Pakistan for that matter – to have composed and sung an entire concert on the poetry of Allama Iqbal, ‘Sitaron se aage jahan aur bhi hain’ (2003), produced as the first solo album based on Iqbal’s poetry.
She has also composed and sung concerts of renowned Urdu poets Mir Taqi Mir (1986) and Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1988).
Seema Anil Sehgal also released her album based on the poems of Ali Sardar Jafri, that was very received by followers of Jafri sahib, as well as her vast fan following.
Seema has always pushed the frontiers of her own art by attempting the offbeat, the unusual and even the difficult. Her name is associated with esoteric mehfils like the ones on Ghalib, Iqbal, Faiz and other masters of Urdu poetry, held regularly in Delhi and Mumbai. With her complete classical taiyari to back her, Seema has given to the ghazals gayaki her own unique definition.
Since the typical Shairi of Sharaab, Saaqui and maikhana doesn’t appeal to Seema’s eclectic taste, she’s always searching for better poets, often turning to the grand master in her quest for depth and true emotion.
Seema is not only an excellent singer & composer, but also a closest short story writer, house wife and mother.
Kudos, to her superlative singing she is equally popular among her fans of all age groups.

Seema Anil Sehgal, her daughter TV Star Parvati, Uma & Mahesh Baru

Seema Anil Sehgal, sings heart rendering Dogri Song " Sanjha Kirdiyan Chit Kamlayi janda

Seema Anil Sehgal, sings a lovey Dogri folk Song " Kangan Kadai tere maa pe ne bheje"

Seema Anil Sehgal, sings a lovey Dogri Song " Tere baaj Pardesia"

Shradye Lata Mangeshkar ji ke Adhitiye Suron mein Amar Dogri Lok Geet

Jammu's brilliant singer Dharmesh Nargotra- Dogri Folk song "Maeye ni maeya Jammua de raahein"

जम्मु कश्मीर की अद्भभुत मलिकाये तरन्नुम मलिका पुखराज़ जी की बेटी ताहिरा सैयद की सुरीली आवाज में -पल पर बैई जाना Daughter of fabulous court singer of Jammu Kashmir Malika Pukhraj ji, Tahirra Syed sings "Pal Par Bai jana"

Dogra Cuisine

The Tawi - Dogra Cuisine

Dogra Food tour in Jammu "Courtesy Karl Rock, a NewzeeLander"

Talent Spot

Sanchita Abrol

Sanchita Abrol is an internationally acclaimed Idianclassical (Kathak) danseuse, and a cultural entrepreneur, preserving and promoting Indian culture. Sanchita is also a Creative Arts Therapist, specializing in Dance Movement Therapy.

She is the Founder and Director for Kathaprana, South Asian Centre for Creative Arts Therapies Australia, and Sanchita Abrol Dance Creations Australia, and a cultural columnist in Australia, writing for Good day India.

Sanchita began Kathak dance at 5 years of age. A disciple of India's most celebrated Kathak Guru Padma Shri Guru Shovana Narayan, and Guru Teerath Ajmani & Late Guru Ved Vyas.

Sanchita performed at South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Asia Sammelan.

Her dance productions like “Utarbehni: Mystic River, Mystic Poetess”, Ghar, Prem ki Gaagar.

Pryutsu (The Yoddha)-Sanchita is directed and choreographed Kathak dance video on 2 single ghazals in Dogri language: "Aayi Khushboo" and "Rasam Riwaz".

She worked with eminent poetess Padma Shri Padma Sachdeva (India), Her work with Farhat Shazad involved in his album "Dekho Toh".

Sanchita’s most recent performances include:

• Sanchita performed at the Parliament of Australia 2024.

• Performed at the India Institute at the National Gallery Victoria, Australia 2023.

• Performed for India's "Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat Festival" Australia, February 2021.

• Performed at Jashn-e-Hind, Grand Indian classical festival at the IGNCA, New Delhi 2020.

• Innovation in Art by Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust, Tagore Hall Chandigarh, India 2018.

• Celebrating Tale of Unsung Heroes at Chinar Auditorium, Srinagar, India 2018.

Bhala sapaiye Dogreia, sung by Great singer, Anuradha Podwal, enacted by our young Dogra Himachali actors.

Su'Shri Renu Bassi

Daughter of the renowned singer of olden days Late Sh. Manmohan 'Pahari' Renu is an accomplished Dogra - Pahari Dancer rooted in Indian tradition.

Kumari Kashish 'Pahari' Bassi

Yuva Indian Classical dancer is daughter of Renu 'Pahari' Bassi

Gal Suni le, Dogri Song by singers Sonali Dogra and Saurav Shivalaya, and enacted by Shivani Wazir & Surya Divyansh

Poonam Sharma, an enterprising and talented artist form Jammu

Dogri song "Gal suni le" Premier at Platinum Cinemas, Jammu

Popular Singer artist, renowned journalist and Jammu Kissan FM Anchor Sh. Ajit Sharma performing at various functions and celebrations at public platforms. He regales the audience with his unique style and performances.

Neha Sharma

Born on December 29, 1984, in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, Neha Sharma is the founder of ‘Duggar Malaati’, a social media platform dedicated for promoting and showcasing Dogra culture and heritage.

Neha Sharma has lived in New Delhi since 1990. Although she completed her education in Delhi, her passion for her language and culture continues to inspire her for writing, as a Dogri cultural activist, she is dedicated to preserving the Dogri language and frequently engages in community activities to support regional literature and culture on both online and offline platforms. She is currently working in a Private firm as a Manager-HR & Admin. In New Delhi.

Contributions and Projects for the Dogri Language:

Dogri Radio Recordings for Canada Radio in collaboration with All India Radio.

Worked with Dainik State Samachar as a Dogri RJ and News Reader for Hindi & Dogri Languages.

Worked with NCERT on the Bhasha Sangam Program for the Dogri language

Worked as a Language Resource Manager with IIT Madras for the AI Bharat Project under Navadata Company

Worked with Shaip Data LLP's for AI project of the Dogri language

Dogri podcasts with Voice of Dogras

Hosting Dogra cultural events of Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Language.

Hosted Jammu Kashmir Sambhav Utsav 1 and 2.0 at the JK Resident Commission House, New Delhi

Hosted Bharat Parv and represented UT Jammu & Kashmir as a host at the Red Fort, New Delhi

Hosted Jammu Kashmir Trade and Promotion Organisation’s (JKTPO) event at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

Hosted Dogra Samaj Trust’s Annual Event.

Hosted and Participated in the Lohri Milan Event of Dogra Welfare Society, New Delhi

Working for revival of Takri Script (Dogri Languages Script).

Group Member of Authors Group, ‘Namey Lkhari Nami Soch’.

Education:

MBA in HR & Admin from IICT, Lucknow

Graduation from Delhi University.

Published Work:

चेतें दी बुछकड़ी (Cheten di Buchkadi) 2024, in Dogri Language.

(Namey Lakhari, Nami Soch) Jan, 2024 (Dogri)

'Taaraa par Banglu Banai Deyan' Neha, Sapna te Pallavi di sunder Nritya Prastuti

'Surya Putri Tawi' Ek Kavita by Neha

नेहा शर्मा दी अवाज़ दे च इक अति सुंदर राष्ट्गीत - बहा देना मेरी राख को, मेरी सरहदे वतन की नहर मे कुछ जो बच जाए तो दबा देना

बहा देना मेरी राख को, मेरी सरहदे वतन की नहर मे कुछ जो बच जाए तो दबा देना, वतन की पाक मिट्टी में तिनका भर भी जो बच जाये तो उड़ा देना वतन की ठंडी फिज़ा मे यह कोई इश्क नहीं जनून है। हर बार इसी वतन की मिट्टी मे जन्मू, इसी मिट्टी मैं खाक हो जाऊं कुर्बान हो जाऊं इस मिट्टी की आन के लिए बस यही बचा इक अरमान है कण भर भी जो देश सेवा मे लग जाये क्षण भर के लिए भी जो मिट्टी के काम आ जाये सार्थक जीवन मेरा यह हो जाये महकू सुमन बन किसी बगिया मे तरनी बन शैल से निकल जा मिलू फिर गंगा सागर मे खेत खलियानों में फसल बन लहलाऊ परिंदा बन शहर शहर उड़ता जाऊ जब- जब भी जन्मू बस इसी पाक मिट्टी में जन्मू खाक फिर इसी मिट्टी में हो जाऊं। अतुल्य भारत है मेरा इसकी आन शान मे सदा जीवन कुर्बान मेरा

Dhiraj Sharma, our popular and brilliant singer and composer, with a lovely voice

Dogri Geet "Main Dogra", singer-Ansh Upadhyay, Lyrics-Nishant Sharma, Composer- Sudeep Shrivatsava

Actors: Naman Sharma, Anil Vasudev, Ranjana Vasudev, Ravinder Khajuria, Arush Sharma, Asha Rani Sharma

"Banda Bolda Ae" Dogri Natak- Doordarshan ke Soujanya se

Dogra Events

A visit to Jia Pota Mandir on banks of Chinab river, where Maharaja Gulab Singh's Coronation ceremony was held, Sikh Maharaja Ranjit did Rajyabhisek.

Dr. Nasib Singh Manhas ji te "Unde Geetein da Dard'

Happy Birthday our Amar Balidani Major Ajay Singh Jasrotia Hero of Kargil war

डोगरा तेआर बच्छ-दुआ

The Dogras, known for their simplicity, devotion, and warm-hearted nature, have a rich cultural heritage filled with vibrant folk traditions and festivals. Among these, Bach-Dua holds a special place in the hearts of Dogra women. Celebrated across Jammu region, Bach Dua is a deeply rooted folk festival dedicated to praying for the well-being and long life of children. On this auspicious occasion, mothers observe rituals and offer prayers to local folk deities, seeking their divine blessings for their children’s prosperity, happiness, and protection from evil. This festival reflects the strong faith, spiritual connection, and cultural richness of the Dogras, who have preserved their traditions for generations. Through folk songs, traditional offerings, and heartfelt prayers, women express their unconditional love and devotion, making Bach Dua a true celebration of motherhood and faith. Join us in exploring this beautiful tradition and experiencing the vibrant folklore of the Dogras! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into Dogri culture.

Nidhi Verma