The kangri, or kanger as it is locally known, is filled with embers and held against the body under a pheran, an overgarment unique to Kashmir, for providing warmth. Kashmiris call the kangri a ...

Once the heart of Kashmiri social life, the Jajeer stood as a symbol of hospitality and heritage. But what lingers in its ...

As the intense cold grips north India, people in Jammu and Kashmir are keeping themselves warm with 'Kangris'. Kangris: A traditional portable and movable heater that Kashmiris keep in their warm ...

SRINAGAR: With electricity supply erratic this winter, kangri -- the traditional earthen firepot woven in wicker -- has emerged as an useful means to fight subzero temperatures in Kashmir.

In Kashmir, the mehfil was the ultimate third space. It existed in drawing rooms, darsgahs, roadside tea stalls, mosque ...

The demand for Kashmiri traditional fire pots (Kangri) rises during winters in Kashmir as this heating pot can be carried along anywhere. These Kangris are sold everywhere in the market and many ...

This letter is a tribute to Kashmir’s enduring soul — a reminder that even through sorrow and loss, the warmth of Kashmiriyat continues to glow, just like the timeless kangri cradled against ...

“My family gave up the use of Kangri when I was very young. They had apprehensions about my safety and the things around. I am not used to it” said Badr-u-Nissa, a Ph.D. scholar at Kashmir ...

Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, Kashmir in winter transforms into ... For locals, the major source of heat is the kanger or kangri, a pot filled with hot coal embers tucked inside ...