"There existed a big idol temple on top of Koh-i-Maran. 2 In Kashmiri, it was called Hareh Blari (Hareh Brari).3 Groups and clans of Hindu infidels, heretics and unbelievers circumambulated it. The tradition descended from ancient infidels 4 of the land was that on the day of spring (roz-e- bahar) 5 they would assemble here to pray at the idol temples. These people would go up the hillock and offer prayer. They observed the practices and rites of infidelity and polytheism. The people of this land resorted to idolatry and were joined by the Sultan, the officials, the nobles, the heretics, the miscreants and the wretched lot. A festival was observed during the spring at this place. Musicians, drumbeaters, singers, dancers etc. made a big crowd on that day. Many loose women and dancing girls joined them and thus enlivened the assemblies of dance and music. People from all walks of life in the town, merchants and shopkeepers, artisans, labourers and professionals all came to witness the festivities of dance and music. People from the suburbs, villagers and peasants all subscribing to infidelity and heresy came along to get pleasure from the pageant. Hindus and the corrupt people came to see the prostitutes and singing women."
Tohfatu'l-Ahbab

January 1, 1970

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