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International Pheran Day Celebrated In Border Areas: Army Distributes Pherans In Rural Areas Near LOC
On International Pheran Day, the Indian army distributed traditional Pherans to underprivileged families in far flung villages of the Kashmir Valley. In a heartwarming initiative to provide relief to impoverished and needy populace during the coldest period of winters, the iconic Pherans, a symbol of Kashmiri identity and resilience, brought much-needed warmth and comfort as Chillai Kalan set in, with sub-zero temperatures recorded in the valley. The initiative came in the wake of International Pheran Day on December 21, a day that highlights the cultural and emotional significance of this timeless attire.
On International Pheran Day, the Indian army distributed traditional Pherans to underprivileged families in far flung villages of the Kashmir Valley. In a heartwarming initiative to provide relief to impoverished and needy populace during the coldest period of winters, the iconic Pherans, a symbol of Kashmiri identity and resilience, brought much-needed warmth and comfort as Chillai Kalan set in, with sub-zero temperatures recorded in the valley. The initiative came in the wake of International Pheran Day on December 21, a day that highlights the cultural and emotional significance of this timeless attire.
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