'Chillai Kalan' is the harshest winter period of 40 days in Kashmir during which temperatures dip below zero in the night and severe cold is witnessed during the days.
Offering a delightful winter experience for tourists and locals, Vomedh in in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) organised a cultural programme in Pahalgam on Wednesday.
A two-day-long Jashn-e-Chillai Kalan festival, organized by the Indian army with support from District Administration at Shopian Batapora Stadium in South Kashmir, culminated on Sunday leaving behind memories and messages for youngsters.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 28 (ANI): As the harsh winter period locally known as 'Chillai Kalan' continues in the Kashmir valley, the demand of meat delicacy 'Harisa' has seen a rise.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22 (ANI): 40 days of harsh winter period known as 'Chillai Kalan' in local language began from Tuesday in the Kashmir valley.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 21 (ANI): Cold wave has gripped Kashmir with the onset of 'Chillai Kalan', 40 days of harsh winter. 'Chillai Kalan' is a Persian term that means 'major cold'.
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 16 (ANI): Commander of Indian Army's Chinar Corps attacked "country's enemies who instigate others, especially youth, into becoming terrorists," terming them 'white-collared terrorists'.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 5 (ANI): Rukhsat-e-Chillai Kalan, a musical event was organised in Srinagar on Friday to provide a platform and to promote the talent of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 23 (ANI): With newer designs, 'Pheran', the traditional knee-length robe that is part of the unique identity of Kashmiri culture continues to be in great demand, especially during bone-chilling winters.
Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], December 22 (ANI): The Indian Army has organised the grand Chillai Kalan music festival at the Batpora Sports Stadium in the Shopian district of South Kashmir, aimed at promoting Kashmiri culture, handicraft and cuisine.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [india], December 22 (ANI): Forty days of harsh winter period known as 'Chillai Kalan' in local language began from Monday in the Kashmir valley.