Vernag Sacred Stream, Kashmir

Vernag Sacred Stream, Kashmir

c. 1903
13.90x
8.90cm

Postmarked Rawalpindi on November 27, 1907 and addressed to Mrs. A.A. Frears [sp?], WInthrop Arc., New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A.: "Rawalpindi, Nov. 26 A very Merry Xmas & Happy New Year to you all.– Lovingly, C.B. Porter."

This sacred stream lies at the origin of the Jhelum river in Anantnag district, where the goddess Vitasta [Jhelum] is said to have established the stream.