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{{Short description|Village in Jammu and Kashmir, India}} |
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'''Chandhara''' or '''Chandhur''' or '''Cxandhor''' (pronounced tsandhor) is a village in the Pampore town of district [[Pulwama]] in the union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. The village is the native home of 16th-century poet and ascetic, [[Habba Khatoon]]. It is famous for its [[saffron]], so known as "Saffron Village of Kashmir". Chandhara village is one of the few places in the world where saffron, the world's most expensive spice, grows. |
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The area is about 20 km from [[Srinagar|Srinagar City]]. |
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'''Chandhara''' or '''Chandhara''' is a village in the Pampore town of district [[Pulwama]] in the state of [[Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. The village is a native home of 16th-century poetess and ascetic, Habba khatoon, located approximately at half a mile from the national highway. The main occupation of people is [[saffron]] cultivation. The other agriculture produce is Wallnut , Almonds and Rice. |
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There is no documental evidence although its being said that once upon a time this place was ruled by a king namely Chandan.He was defeated by some rival king and people chanted 'Chandan hara' which in English means Chandan lost and hence the name 'Chandhara'. |
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This is the heritage village. |
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{{Pulwama district}} |
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[[Category:Villages in Pulwama district]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:12, 24 November 2024
Chandhara or Chandhur or Cxandhor (pronounced tsandhor) is a village in the Pampore town of district Pulwama in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The village is the native home of 16th-century poet and ascetic, Habba Khatoon. It is famous for its saffron, so known as "Saffron Village of Kashmir". Chandhara village is one of the few places in the world where saffron, the world's most expensive spice, grows.
The area is about 20 km from Srinagar City.
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