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Baba Reshi Shrine

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Baba Reshi Shrine is a historical shrine in the district of Baramulla in J&K. It was built in the late 14th century in the Persian style of architecture during the Mughal rule in India. This shrine is the tomb of the Sufi saint, Baba Payam-Ud-Din Reshi. It is frequented on a huge scale by the Muslims, especially on the birth & death anniversary of the saint.It Is Known For:-1)    Baba Reshi Shrine is a historical shrine in Kashmir. It is the resting place of Payam-Ud-Din Reshi, a Sufi saint.2)    According to the folklore, Baba Reshi meditated at this place and served the people who were in need.3)    The shrine is built in the Persian style of architecture. It has a minaret inside the premises where the grave of the saint is located.4)    The grave is covered with the cloth having embroidery of the Quranic verses.5)    The birth-death anniversary and the festival of Eid is celebrated here with a great zest.Best Time To Visit:-Baba Reshi Shrine attracts millions of visitors from different parts of Kashmir. Though it can be visited during any time of the year, the best time to visit this place is on the occasion of Eid, Ramadan, and birth-death anniversary of Baba Payam-Ud-Din-Reshi.No entry fee is charged from visitors.Watch Out!Pilgrims often offer a chaadar (decorated fabric sheet) on the grave of the saint as a respect. It is said that offering a chaadar pleases the almighty and washes away the troubles immediately.Reaching There:-Baba Reshi Shrine is located in Baramulla district and it has a well-established connectivity to the roadways, railways, and airways. This place can be reached easily from anywhere in Kashmir.Nearest Railway Station:- Baramulla Railway StationNearest Airport:- Srinagar Airport

Lal Chowk

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Lal Chowk is a famous & historical city square in the town of Anantnag in J&K. It is the place where the Indian Tricolor was hoisted for the first time by the first PM of India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It got its name as Lal Chowk because of the left-wing that was inspired by the Russian revolution. Lal Chowk was the place where the important political meetings were organized by Pt. Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah.It Is Known For:-1)    Lal Chowk is an important place in Anantnag where many political meetings were organized b/w Pt. Nehru and Sheikh Md. Abdullah about the fate of Kashmir after Maharaja Hari Singh left the throne.2)    This spot is popular in the locale due to the presence of the clock tower. Though it is an ordinary clock tower that was constructed in 1980, it gained importance in 1997 when Murli Manohar Joshi, the then BJP president, hoisted the Indian Flag.3)    The militants fired the rocket that landed a few meters away from the tower and since then, Lal Chowk area is heavily guarded.4)    This place remains flooded by the locals and tourists due to its charm. Many shops are located here that sell the different items like the Pashmina handloom, jewelry boxes, trinkets etc.Best Time To Visit:-Lal Chowk or ‘Mall Road of Kashmir’ remains busy throughout the year. Therefore, this point is visited every day by countless locals and tourists alike.Watch Out!Watch out for the different shops selling the exotic stuff! You can collect the souvenirs from this place like the wooden boxes and other items that are priced nominally.Reaching There:-Anantnag town is well-connected to all major roads, railheads, and airports in Kashmir. It can be reached easily from any city of the state easily. Commuting within Anantnag is usually done by the local transit that is available on a frequent basis.Nearest Railway Station:- Anantnag Railway StationNearest Airport:-Srinagar Airport