Srinagar, Dec 21 (KNS): On the occasion of ‘International Pheran Day’ locals and tourists gathered at the historic ‘Lal Chowk’ in in central Kashmir's Srinagar city to celebrate the heritage of ‘Pheran’ on Wednesday.
The aim of the entire celebration is to bring back and carry forward the legacy of pheran which is slowly losing its touch.
Notably, pherans are most in demand during the 40-day period ‘Chillai Kalan’, which is known to be the coldest period of Kashmir winter.
Pheran or Phyaran is a traditional knee-length robe that is part of the unique identity of Kashmiri culture. It is a woollen gown worn for protection from the coldest winter in Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the 40 days of harsh winter period known as ‘Chillai Kalan’ in the local language began on Wednesday in the Kashmir valley. (KNS)