Are there Hindus in Srinagar?

The predominant religion of Srinagar is Islam with 96\% of the population being Muslim. Hindus constitute the second largest religious group representing 2.75\% of the population.

Is Srinagar a safe place to live?

Srinagar is a safe city for women and it a very secular place ( believe it or not). No tensions between Sikhs and Muslims that I have ever heard of. I have been away for some time but visited in 2012 and the place was thriving .

Is going to Srinagar safe?

All the tourist places like Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam are safe to visit. They said that no one attacks to any tourist in Kashmir and they respect tourist as the god.

Is Srinagar a dry state?

1. Re: Is alcohol banned in Kashmir? There are 4 shops selling Alcohol in Srinagar and 2 public bars and 4 bars in hotels, so it is not banned. 2.

Can we wear shorts in Kashmir?

In Kashmir, they have set new laws about what tourists should wear while they are there. According to these laws, they should wear clothes that keep shoulders and legs covered, and not wear any tight clothing. Therefore, short pants are a strict no-no. Salwar Kameez is the best dress to wear in Kashmir.

Can I drink alcohol in Srinagar?

No in Srinagar liquor is completely banned but for the tourist community some wine shops are functional to access their needs whereas for locals or anyone from kashmir it is seen as a worst thing and their are social implications for that person but then some still consume it but behind 7 walls where he and his Lord …

Was Shiva a non vegetarian?

Whereas meat was an important offering for the pastoral Vedic gods, the sedentary Puranic gods were largely vegetarian. For the high tradition, defined by Brahmins, Shiva became a vegetarian god.

Is Kashmir safe for Hindu?

Kashmir is as safe for a Hindu as of any other religion. Locals are welcoming and they would never hamper their own tourism unless we go there and create a ruckus ourselves. Plan your trip and enjoy the beauty of Kashmir.

Is it safe to visit Srinagar?

For your information the city of Srinagar houses the biggest worship places of all other faiths other than Islam, there are Churches, Temples and Gurduwaras in the city of Srinagar. Hope this answers your question P.S. : I am Kashmiri Muslim born, brought up and living in Srinagar City. Yes it is safe, for Visitors. Many Hindus Still Live there.

Is Lal Chowk in Srinagar safe for a tourist?

P.S. : I am Kashmiri Muslim born, brought up and living in Srinagar City. Yes it is safe, for Visitors. Many Hindus Still Live there. I one took my Car drove to Kashmir with my family it had a MH registration, had no problem. The Shop in Lal Chowk are old and yet serves people, However the slums around this place looks not nice.

Is Kashmir a safe place for Hindus?

Kashmir is a secular state. Here no one lives in fear of being attacked just because they are minority. Unlike many states in India. Only muslims are saying this that hindus are safe in Srinagar lol even pak muslims say that hindus have all the rights in Pakistan but we know the truth.

Are there any Hindu temples in Srinagar?

There are temples in Srinagar where Hindu worshipers pray whenever they want. People in this city live in harmony and it hardly matters to them what religion one comes from. This is true for entire Kashmir, Kashmiris are known to be most hospitable and generous people. There is no truth to what main stream media reports from Kashm