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Static Awareness: An Insight Into The Indian State (JAMMU AND KASHMIR)
Today, we are discussing about the state “Heaven Of India” – “Jammu & Kashmir”.
Jammu and Kashmir is a state in northern India, often denoted by the acronym J&K. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares borders with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. Jammu and Kashmir has an international border with China in the north-east, and the Line of Control separates it from Pakistan. The state has special autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.Jammu and Kashmir consist of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, and is further divided into 22 districts.Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital.
Jammu and Kashmir touches international boundaries with countries and their name are:1. China in the North-East : McMohan Line2. Pakistan in the West : Line Of Control3. Afghanistan in the North-West : Duran Line
Chief Minister -> Mehbooba Mufti
Governor -> Narinder Nath Vohra
High Court-> Jammu and Kashmir High Court [Srinagar Wing (Summer) and Jammu Wing (Winter)]
Chief Justice of High Court of J&K-> Sh. Justice Badar Durrez AhmedAdministrative Language -> Urdu
State day-> Accession day (26th Octuber)
Major Industries -> Handicrafts & Handlooms
Nicknames/Special titles of Cities
|
City Name |
Special Name |
| Srinagar | City Of Lakes/Rivers |
| Kashmir | Switzerland Of India |
| Siachen | Highest & Coldest Battlefield in the World |
Folk Dances:
| 1. | Kud Dance |
| 2. | Dumhal Dance |
| 3. | Rouf Dance |
| 4. | Bhand Pather |
| 5. | Bachha Nagma |
| 6. | Hafiza Dance |
| 7. | Bhand Jashan |
| 8. | Bacha Nagma |
| 9. | Wuegi-Nachun |
Important Festivals Of Jammu & Kashmir
| 1. | Baisakhi |
| 2. | Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha |
| 3. | Hemis Festival |
| 4. | Lohri |
| 5. | Urs |
Important Rivers & Dams Of Jammu & Kashmir
|
Sr.No. |
Dam | River |
District |
| 1. | Baglihar Dam | Chenab | Ramban |
| 2. | Dulhasti Dam | Chenab | Kishtwar |
| 3. | Kishenganga Dam | Kishanganga | Bandipore |
| 4. | Nimoo Bazgo Dam | Indus | Leh (Ladakh) |
| 5. | Pakal Dul Dam | Marusudar | Kishtwar |
| 6. | Uri-II Dam | Jhelum | Baramula |
| 7. | Salal (Rockfill And Concrete ) Dam | Chenab | Reasi |
Important Lakes In Jammu & Kashmir
| S. No. |
Lake |
Remarks |
Located in/near |
| 1. | Dal Lake | “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” | Srinagar |
| 2. | Gadsar Lake | “Lake of flowers” | Sonamarg |
| 3. | Krishnasar Lake | Sonamarg | |
| 4. | Gangabal Lake | “Haramukh Ganga” | Sonamarg |
| 5. | Nagin Lake | “Jewel In The Ring” | Srinagar |
| 6. | Wular Lake | “Largest fresh water lake in Asia” | Srinagar |
| 7. | Manasbal Lake | “Bird’s Paradise” | Srinagar |
| 8. | Pangong Lake | Share international boundary with China | Leh |
| 9. | Tso Kar Lake | “White or Salty lake” | Ladakh |
| 10. | Sheshnag Lake | Pahalgam |
Important National Parks, Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
|
SR. No. |
National Park |
Famous species |
Place/near |
|
1. |
Dachigam National Park | Hangul (Kashmiri Stag) | Srinagar |
|
2. |
Salim Ali National Park | Srinagar | |
|
3. |
Kazinag National Park | Markhor (Capra falconeri) | Srinagar |
| 4. | Kishtwar High Altitude National Park | Himalayan Snow Cock and brown bear | |
| 5. | City Forest National Park (CFO) Known as “Salim National Park” | Srinagar | |
| 6. | Hemis National Park | It is believed to have the highest density of snow leopards of any protected area in the world | Ladakh |
| 7. | Glulmarg WLS | Musk Deer | Srinagar |
| 8. | Limber WLS | Baramulla | |
| 9. | Nandini WLS | Jammu |
Important Mountains
| Sr. No. | Mountains | Heights |
Place/near |
| 1. | Karakoram & Kyunlun ranges (k2) | 8615 M | These mountains lie to the north and north-east of the State |
| 2. | Nanga Parbat Range | 8107 M | Gilgit |
| 3. | Soyamji (volcanic mountain) | 1860M | North Machhipura (Handwara) |
| 4. | Pir Panjal Range (part of greater Himalyan) | 1400-4100M | J & K and Himachal Pradesh |
| 5. | Amarnath (part of Himalyan) | 5372 M | Gander district of Kashmir |
| 6. | Harmukh (part of Himalyan) | 5142 M | Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir |
| 7. | Shiwalik Range | 1500 M | Starts from the Indus and ends to the Brahmaputra |
Important Stadiums
|
S. No. |
Stadium |
City |
| 1. | Sher-i-Kashmir | Srinagar |
| 2. | Bakshi | Srinagar |
| 3. | Maulana Azad | Jammu |
Important Temples/Archaeological Monuments/Sites
|
S. No. |
Temples/Archaeological Monuments/Sites |
Remarks |
| 1. | Amarnath Temple | |
| 2. | Vaishno Devi Mandir | Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released coins with Maa Vaishno Devi’s image on the Head side of the coins. |
| 3. | Bahu Fort | |
| 4. | Raghunath Temple | temple are covered with gold sheet on three sides while the interiors of the temple are plated with gold |
| 5. | Peer Kho cave temple | It is widely believed that Ramayan character Jamvant (the bear God) meditated in this cave. |
| 6. | Panchbakhtar Temple | It is one of the oldest Shivalya in the city and the Lingam in this temple is self manifested (Aap Shambu). |
| 7. | Mahamaya Temple | |
| 8. | Shankaracharya Temple | Known as Takht-I-Sulaiman |
| 9. | Hari Parbat Fort & Temple of Sharika Devi | |
| 10. | Kheer Bhawani | |
| 11. | Jama Masjid | Originally built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 A.D. |
| 12. | Hazratbal Mosque | Only domed mosque in Srinagar |
| 13. | Khanqah of Shah Hamadan | 1st mosque ever built in 1395 Srinagar |
| 14. | Chhatti Padshahi Gurudwara | |
| 15. | Shalimar Bagh | Mughal Garden |
| 16. | Chashme Shahi | One of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 A.D. Nubra Valley, north east of Ladakh valley |
| 17. | Thikse Monastery | Leh in Ladakh |
| 18. | Shanti Stupa | Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district |
| 19. | Magnetic Hill | Leh |
| 20. | Leh Palace | Built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th Century |
| 21. | St. Joseph’s Catholic Church | It was established in 1891, by Mill Hill Missionaries, making it the oldest Catholic church in Jammu and Kashmir |
| 22. | Martand Temple | Dedicated to Lord Surya , the “Sun God” |
| 23. | Amar Mahal Palace | Built in the 19th Century for Raja Amar Singh, a Dogra king |
