"Daan" Aroma of Earth
A Kashmiri kitchen with Daan beautifully nestled in the corner "Daan" also known as "Dambur" is a traditional Kashmiri clay stove used for cooking in Kashmiri households. It has centuries old history in Kashmir. Earlier it was used for cooking each and every meal of the day but nowadays it can be seen only in a few homes of kashmir and now it's mostly used in winters. In Kashmir "Daan" is still significant due it's religious roots. Kashmiris also refer to it as a gift of Fatima (R.A), and Kashmiris believe that this Daan carries (Baraqat) blessings and prosperity in home. Fareeda making a tumulae Sxchot Fareeda Begum , a resident of Naidkhai Bandipora , emphasizing Daan's religious importance said , "Daan has been imparted to us by Prophet Muhammad's (S.A.W) daughter Hazrat-e-Fatima (R.A), it brings blessings and Baraqat to our homes." Fareeda using Da...