Raahein Gharana

For centuries, Kashmir’s Mughal Gardens have stood as living poetry—carefully shaped terraces, flowing water channels, ancient chinar trees, and views that feel almost unreal. Built as spaces of reflection and beauty during the Mughal era, these gardens were never meant to be silent monuments. They were designed for music, conversation, art, and gathering. Today, that original spirit is returning, as Kashmir’s Mughal Gardens once again emerge as vibrant cultural filming hubs for music, cinema, and storytelling. In recent months, filming has resumed in the Kashmir Valley after a period of uncertainty, with music album crews capturing performances inside Srinagar’s historic Mughal Gardens. This revival is not just about aesthetics—it marks a deeper cultural renewal where art, heritage, and resilience come together. Mughal Gardens: Designed for Art, Not Just Admiration The Mughal Gardens of Kashmir—Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, and Chashme Shahi—were created as places where architectu...

Kashmiri Sufi folk music does not demand attention—it gently welcomes you in. It flows like the Jhelum, calm yet profound, carrying centuries of poetry, devotion, and lived experience. Ba Paerai Khan, presented by Raahein Gharana, revives this timeless tradition with care and reverence, reminding listeners that Sufi music from Kashmir is as much about warmth and hospitality as it is about melody. When Music Becomes an Invitation, Not a Performance At its heart, Ba Paerai Khan is built around an invitation. Phrases like cxe ban mehmaan (“be my guest”) and ti gaxhi jaan haai vesiye (“that would be the best, my friend”) are not just lyrics—they reflect Kashmir’s cultural ethic of openness, compassion, and shared humanity. This is where poetry and philosophy meet in sound. The Roots of Kashmiri Sufi Folk: Poetry Born from the Valley Sufi folk music in Kashmir evolved through centuries of spiritual practice, oral storytelling, and poetic expression. Unlike music meant for spectacle,...