Kanger
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A kanger is a traditional Kashmiri portable heater consisting of an earthen pot encased in wicker, filled with hot embers. The kanger is considered not only a practical device for warmth but also a wo
A commonly used Kashmiri Kanger
Kashmiri Ornamental Kanger
Kashmir Spring
Chillai Kalan
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Chillai Kalan or Chilla-i-Kalan refers to a forty-day period of intense cold and harsh winter weather experienced annually from 21 December to 29 January, in the Kashmir Valley. It represents the cold
Kanger
…typically carried inside the pheran, a traditional Kashmiri cloak, or wrapped in a blanket. Its primary use is during the cold winter period known as Chillai Kalan. When used with modern clothing such as jackets, it may also function as a hand warmer. Typical kangers measure approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in…
An Indian railways train in snow at the Hiller Shahabad railway station in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
A group of Kashmiri men wearing Pheran
Kandoori station in Gulmarg