Welcome to *Keashur Praw, a website dedicated to promoting the beauty and richness of the Kashmiri language. Keashur Praw means **Kashmiri Shines* and that is our motto and mission. We believe that the Kashmiri language is a treasure of culture, history and literature that deserves to be preserved and celebrated.
The Kashmiri language has a long and fascinating history that dates back to the 9th century¹. It originates from Sanskrit and belongs to the Dardic branch of the Indo-Aryan family². It has been influenced by Persian, Prakrit, Punjabi and other languages over time²³. It has also developed various dialects such as Kishtwari, Poguli and Rambani⁴.
The Kashmiri language has a rich literary tradition that spans across genres and themes. Some of the famous Kashmiri poets include Lalleshwari, Nund Rishi, Habba Khatoon, Arnimal, Mahmud Gami, Rasul Mir and Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor⁵. Their poetry reflects the spiritual, social and political aspects of Kashmiri life and culture.
On this website, you will find *Kashmiri poetry* of various Sufi poets with English translation, *Kashmiri phrases and idioms* that capture the essence of the valley, and *Kashmiri videos* that showcase the diversity and vibrancy of the Kashmiri people. We hope that you will enjoy exploring our website and learning more about our beloved language. Whether you are a native speaker or a curious learner, we invite you to join us in making *Keashur Praw* a platform for spreading awareness and appreciation of the Kashmiri language.