The Kalash (urn) installed during puja is not just an ordinary vessel; it is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity, and the arrival of deities. Any puja, fast, havan, or auspicious event ...
ISLAMABAD: The Kalash tribe in Chitral valley has begun its annual Chawmos festival, an ancient winter celebration that attracts both local and foreign tourists. The festival, which lasts for two ...
Understanding the Kalash in Rituals The Kalash, or urn, used during religious ceremonies is more than just a simple container; it embodies auspiciousness, prosperity, and the presence of divine beings ...
In a landmark decision, KP government has approved the Kalash Marriage Bill, marking the first time in Pakistan’s history ...
The religious festival of the Kalash tribe, Chitermas (Chaumos), is currently underway in the Kalash Valley, drawing both locals and tourists to one of the region’s most significant cultural ...
Chawmos, a festival of Pakistan’s tiny Kalash community, is a portrait in contrasts: solemn ritual and joyous dancing, gender segregation and public flirtation, togetherness and isolation. Photographs ...