113) TUESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 1977 : 0KMS. - SRINAGAR
I had a whole day rest in the camping area, updating my diary and relaxing..
I had a whole day rest in the camping area, updating my diary and relaxing..
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| Kashmiri men wearing Phiran - Photo : cdn1.wn.com / Google images search |
Because KASHMIR
is located in a high altitude and it is freezing cold in winter and most men
seem to go out for recreation in public areas. So they just have typical mobile
heaters "Kangir"* with them..
The heater is also of great versatility in use for bringing the warmth in different places by placing it under a long Kashmiri woolen coat (Phiran), that they are wearing.
* Kangir or Kangri or Kangdi
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Kashmiri man wearing Phiran (traditional woolen coat) under his blanket with charcoal pot "Kangir"* underneath !
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The heater is also of great versatility in use for bringing the warmth in different places by placing it under a long Kashmiri woolen coat (Phiran), that they are wearing.
* Kangir or Kangri or Kangdi
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| Charcoal pots (mobile heaters) - Photo : greaterkashmir.com / Google images search |
It is a round clay pot and not too small placed in woven rattan or rope holder which can be carried on the top part. When using it, it is half filled with small cubes of blazing charcoal. It is real folk wisdom of Kashmir and it can also be used the same in cold regions in Thailand in winter time, when we are outside for recreation in open areas.
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