Amarnath Vaishnavi- A Biography “The Chronicles of Kashmir – Biography of Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi,” is a roughly 370-pages paper back authored by Bal Krishen Sanyasi, nephew of Amarnath Vaishnavi, and edited by his grand niece, Rohini Vaishnavi. The book is published by Sabre & QuilThe life story of Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi makes a fascinating readingContinueContinue reading “The Chronicles of Kashmir- Book review By Col Tej Tikoo Ph.D. (Retd)”
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When a Leader Laid Down His Turban in Plea: Inside the Fight for the Kashmiri Migrant Quota in Education.
While many are aware of the Kashmiri Migrant Quota in educational institutions across India, few know that it was the outcome of an unflinching vision , intense groundwork, emotional appeals, political negotiations, and immense personal sacrifice. It was a major breakthrough that transformed the lives of generations of Kashmiri Pandits for good. At its heart,ContinueContinue reading “When a Leader Laid Down His Turban in Plea: Inside the Fight for the Kashmiri Migrant Quota in Education.”
From Srinagar to Leh: Amarnath Vaishnavi – The Firebrand Who Shaped Two Historic Agitations
Drawn from the biography of Pandit Vaishnavi, “The Chronicles of Kashmir,” by Balkrishan Sanyasi. A Cry That Shook the Valley: The 1967 Kashmiri Pandit Agitation The year 1967 remains etched in the collective memory of the Kashmiri Pandit community as a time of struggle, resolve, and unprecedented unity. At the heart of this agitation wasContinueContinue reading “From Srinagar to Leh: Amarnath Vaishnavi – The Firebrand Who Shaped Two Historic Agitations”
Praja Parishad Movement: A Fight Against Article 370
From Personal Diary of Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi : Documented in The Chronicles of Kashmir ( Biography ) – By Sh. Balkrishan Sanyasi The Praja Parishad movement, launched by the Dogras of Jammu in 1949, was a historic uprising that sought the abrogation of Article 370. At the helm of this struggle was Pandit Prem NathContinueContinue reading “Praja Parishad Movement: A Fight Against Article 370”
Before Hindu Exodus: Amarnath Vaishnavi’s Fight Against the Rise of Terrorism in Kashmir
“This article draws on the information presented in “ The Chronicles of Kashmir.” by Sh. Balkrishan Sanyasi; Biography of Pandit A N Vaishnavi.” In the turbulent decades preceding the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, one man emerged as a voice of clarity, courage, and conviction—Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi. From the early 1980s through the mid-1980s, he playedContinueContinue reading “Before Hindu Exodus: Amarnath Vaishnavi’s Fight Against the Rise of Terrorism in Kashmir”
The Emergency Years of Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi
Excerpt from, “ The Chronicles of Kashmir.” by Sh. Balkrishan Sanyasi; Biography of Pandit A N Vaishnavi From Lal Chowk to Lockup In June 1975, a political earthquake shook the very foundations of Indian democracy. The Allahabad High Court had found Prime Minister Indira Gandhi guilty of electoral malpractice. Faced with growing political opposition andContinueContinue reading “The Emergency Years of Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi”
My Grandfather – Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi
A sudden and unexpected demise of my beloved grandfather, Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi has pushed me back into the memory lane and unfolded all my memories of him. Memories – that say so much about him as a human being. He was someone whom I remember as a person who filled the whole air with happinessContinueContinue reading “My Grandfather – Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi”
Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi – Nationalist Who Kept India Alive in Kashmir
In the picturesque valley of Kashmir, 1960 marked a transformative moment in the history of Handwara. For the first time ever, the town celebrated India’s Independence Day with grandeur and patriotic fervour, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi, a dedicated art teacher, NCC officer, and RSS swayamsevak. The wounds of 1947 tookContinueContinue reading “Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi – Nationalist Who Kept India Alive in Kashmir”
“Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi’s Battle Cry: Jaikara Har Har Mahadev and the 1967 Kashmiri pandit Agitation”
In June 1967, Srinagar witnessed a historic agitation by the Kashmiri Pandit community. Parmeshwari, a 17-year-old Kashmiri Pandit girl working as a cashier in the Government Co-operative Department, was ensnared in a sinister conspiracy. The detailed account is documented in “The Chronicles of Kashmir,” biography of Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi , by Kashmiri poet and authorContinueContinue reading ““Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi’s Battle Cry: Jaikara Har Har Mahadev and the 1967 Kashmiri pandit Agitation””
The Vivekananda Society and Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi-A Legacy of Resilience.
Rohini Vaishnavi ( Based on “The Chronicles of Kashmir- Biography of Sh. Amarnath Vaishnavi , a book by Balkrishan Sanyasi) In 1962, amidst the turbulent socio-political landscape of Kashmir, the Vivekananda Society was established in Srinagar to protect the cultural and social interests of Kashmiri Hindus. It was Founded by Amarnath Vaishnavi , Amarnath Ganjoo,ContinueContinue reading “The Vivekananda Society and Pandit Amarnath Vaishnavi-A Legacy of Resilience.”
Amarnath Vaishnavi Foundation 