Panzath Villagers Celebrate Spring Cleaning with Fishing Festival

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By Aadil Abdullah 

Srinagar, 27 May: In the heart of Qazigund, the villagers of Panzath area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday have preserved a unique tradition that blends environmental responsibility with community celebration.

 

Every year, they gather for a spring cleaning festival that combines the removal of silt and weeds from the Panzath spring, a vital source of water for the village, with a celebratory fish-catching ritual.

 

This annual event goes beyond just a practical task. It serves as a social gathering, a time for villagers to connect and celebrate the spring’s bounty. Armed with nets and baskets, they participate in the fish-catching, a fun activity that provides a delicious meal for families and friends.

 

The festival also holds deep cultural significance. It’s a cherished practice inherited from their ancestors, a way to connect with their past and ensure the spring’s health for future generations.

 

The vibrant atmosphere, amidst blossoming orchards, makes it a cherished annual event for the villagers.

 

The festival also holds cultural significance. It’s a practice inherited from ancestors, a way to connect with their past and ensure the spring’s health for future generations. The vibrant atmosphere, amidst blossoming orchards, makes it a cherished annual event for the villagers.

 

With growing concerns about the spring’s future, locals are urging the district administration to take up its upkeep and maintenance.

 

Villagers Concerned about the spring’s future, locals are urging the district administration to step in and ensure its upkeep and maintenance.

 

  1. They believe that preserving the spring and developing it as a tourist destination can not only protect this vital resource but also create economic opportunities for the community.CNI

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