Srinagar is truly "heaven on earth" with each of the four seasons heralding new delights, the almond blossom of spring, the lotus flowers of summer, and the saffron fields of autumn and snow cover trees of winter. Srinagar is the summer capital of the state Jammu & Kashmir in India, and is situated in the valley of Kashmir.. The city lies on both banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus River.
History of Srinagar
According to the history of words, the word Srinagar is composed of two Sanskrit words, namely, 'Sri' meaning abundance and wealth and 'Nagar' that means city. 'Sri' is also the name of a goddess of Hindus. It is said emperor Ashoka when laid the foundation of his capital of the region, named it 'Srinagari'.
Geography of Srinagar Srinagar lies between two hills, the Hari Parbat and the Shankar Acharya (also known as Takht-i-Suleiman). The city had experienced several natural disasters. Before the nineteenth century, Srinagar had been destroyed and rebuilt six times.
It is located on both sides of river Jhelum, which is also called vyath in Kashmiri. The river passes through the city and meandering through the valley,moves onwards and deepens in Wular Lake.
Economy of Srinagar
Srinagar is the main centre of the economy of the Kashmir Valley, and has remained tourist destination for centuries.
Mughal gardens in and around the city indicate their close association with Srinagar.
Cuisine of SrinagarRich and redolent with the flavour of the spices used -cinnamon, cardamom, clove, saffron, etc. Kashmiri food can be the simple meal of a family, or a 36-course wedding banquet called Wazawan.
Pure vegetarian dishes include dum-aloo - roasted potatoes in curd-based gravy, and chaman- fried paneer (cottage cheese), in a thick sauce. Sweets d o not play an important role in Kashmiri cuisine.Instead Kahva or green tea is used to wash down a meal.
Culture of Srinagar Srinagar has a distinctive blend of cultural heritage. Holy places in and around the city depict the historical cultural and religious diversity of the city as well as Kashmir valley.
Over the years, it has assimilated a number of Indian Ragas, and has established itself as classical music of this particular region. The instruments used in the music include Santoor, Sitar, Kashmiri Saz, Tabla and Wasool. Hafiz Nagma is a form of Dance that is performed to the accompaniment of Sufiana music.
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