Some rituals associated with the way displaced Pandits celebrate ‘Shivratri’ have changed after their exodus from the Valley about 26 years ago. However, one thing that has not been forgotten and continues till date is the tradition of mocking the last Afghan Governor Jabbar Khan, who ruled Kashmir during the 18th century. A day after the nightlong ‘Mahashivratri’ prayers is called “salaam”. It a Persian word used to greet people in many Muslim countries and as per tradition, members of the Muslim community used to visit Pandits and greet them…
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