Call for Cultural Commitment: Traders to Lead the Dogri language Revival ——————————- It is heartening to note that the Presidents of key trader bodies—including the President, Traders Association Jammu, the President, Chamber of Commerce Jammu, and the President, Raghunath Bazaar Market Association—have been invited to this important meeting on the promotion of Dogri and revival of the Takri script. If these respected representatives agree, it would be a historic step if they adopt writing their shop credentials and signboards in Dogri, preferably in Takri script. Such a move in the bustling and culturally vibrant Raghunath Bazaar can become a living symbol of our heritage and inspire similar initiatives across Jammu & Kashmir. To make this vision practical, volunteers are earnestly invited to come forward to assist in translating shop names and credentials into Dogri Takri script. @DAkkhar @Dogra_Ultra11 @Ambal_Real @dwigartaa This is not just a linguistic exercise—it is a rare, lifetime opportunity to contribute directly to the preservation and revival of an almost forgotten script. Let us come together—administrators, traders, scholars, and citizens—to reclaim our identity through our language. Step forward. Contribute. Preserve legacy. #DogriLanguage #TakriScript #RaghunathBazaar #TradersForCulture #PreserveHeritage #DogriPride #CulturalRevival #JammuAndKashmir #LanguageMovement #SaveTakri

Rᴇᴠɪᴠɪɴɢ Rᴏᴏᴛs: A Sɪɢɴɪғɪᴄᴀɴᴛ Sᴛᴇᴘ ғᴏʀ Dᴏɢʀɪ ʟᴀɴɢᴜᴀɢᴇ ᴀɴᴅ Tᴀᴋʀɪ sᴄʀɪᴘᴛ ———————————————— The meeting notice issued by the Department of Culture, Government of #JammuAndKashmir, marks a commendable and timely initiative towards the promotion of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region. Scheduled for 17th April 2026 at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, this बैठक aims to chart a concrete roadmap for revitalizing #Dogri language and reviving the historic Takri script. It is indeed an honour to be invited as a Dogri promoter, reflecting a collective responsibility to preserve and propagate our mother tongue. The inclusion of key stakeholders such as the Traders Association and representatives from Raghunath Bazaar is particularly encouraging. The proposal to introduce Dogri—especially in #Takri script—on shop signboards in this iconic marketplace is both symbolic and practical. It can serve as a visible cultural renaissance, reconnecting the public with their linguistic roots in everyday life. Special appreciation is due to Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, whose vision and proactive leadership have made this initiative possible. His commitment to promoting Dogri and preserving the nearly forgotten Takri script reflects a deep respect for heritage and identity. Such efforts go beyond language—they strengthen cultural pride, intergenerational continuity, and regional identity. If implemented effectively, this initiative could become a model for linguistic preservation across India. This meeting is not just administrative—it is historic. DogriLanguage #TakriScript #PromoteDogri #CulturalHeritage #JammuAndKashmir #SaveOurLanguage #DogriPride #HeritageRevival @ajaykraina @DAkkhar @dogra_ns @Shivani_Vaid @RamanVermas

“जम्मू दी माटी दा शेर — वीर ज़ोरावर सिंह जम्वाल डोगरा शान,डोगरा पहचान।” #VeerZorawarSingh #DograPride #Jammu #TakriScript #Dogri #IndianHistory #UnsungHeroes #JammuPride #JammuPradesh @dogra_ns @ParveenYograj @DrVikasPadha @myplacenhistory @voice_jammu @Ambal_Real @Shivani_Vaid

𝗗𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘄𝗮𝘀: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗺𝘂 - Today on 22 December, Dogri Manyata Diwas (Dogri Inclusion Day) is being observed to commemorate a historic milestone—the recognition of #Dogri as one of India’s national languages under the #EighthSchedule of the Constitution. This long-awaited constitutional status, achieved in December 2003, was not merely an administrative act but the culmination of decades of cultural struggle, literary excellence, and popular movements led by Dogri scholars, poets, and language activists. Dogri is an ancient Indo-Aryan language, deeply rooted in the civilizational ethos of the Jammu region. It has been a vibrant medium of folklore, ballads, devotional poetry, and oral traditions that reflect the values, aspirations, and lived experiences of its people. For centuries, Dogri flourished through oral narration and classical compositions, carrying within it the collective memory of the #Duggar land. The inclusion of Dogri in the Eighth Schedule marked a turning point. It ensured institutional recognition, opened avenues for its promotion through education, media, research, and public administration, and affirmed the linguistic rights of millions of Dogri speakers. It also placed Dogri alongside other major Indian languages, reinforcing the constitutional vision of unity in diversity. The significance of Dogri Manyata Diwas lies not only in celebrating past achievements but in renewing our commitment to the future of the language. Despite recognition, challenges remain—declining everyday usage, limited formal education in Dogri, and the gradual erosion of traditional scripts. In this context, reaffirming the promotion and revival of the Takri script is crucial. Historically used to write Dogri and other Himalayan languages, Takri is an integral part of Dogri’s literary heritage. Reviving Takri through academic curricula, digital fonts, publications, and cultural programs will help restore the language’s authentic written identity and pass it on to younger generations. #DogriManyataDiwas is thus a day of pride, responsibility, and resolve—to speak Dogri with confidence, to read and write it with respect, to nurture its literature, and to preserve its script. By doing so, we safeguard not just a language, but a living culture that enriches the Indian nation. #DogriLanguage #EighthSchedule #TakriScript #JammuHeritage #LinguisticDiversity @ajaykraina @DAkkhar @RijulJK @azanigra

A rare 1700s painting of Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the 6th Sikh Guru, on horseback, holding a falcon - was sold for £156,451 at Lyon & Turnbull on 12 June 2024. Painted in Kishtwar, Jammu, the artwork captures Guru Sahib in full grace - embodying the spirit of Miri-Piri: saint and sovereign. The falcon, the white steed, and the sword are all symbols of courage, sovereignty, and divine strength. The Takri script inscription anchors it firmly to the Dogra-Pahari region, a testament to the Guru’s influence beyond Punjab. #SikhHistory #GuruHargobind #MiriPiri #ArtAuction #TakriScript

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE "Tawi Arti: A Cultural Revival of Dogra Heritage" "तवी आरती: डोगरा विरासत का सांस्कृतिक पुनर्जागरण" 𑠑𑠮𑠤𑠤𑠶 𑠃𑠬𑠴: 𑠘𑠮𑠜𑠬 𑠞𑠮𑠊𑠬𑠴 𑠕𑠮 𑠱𑠚𑠘𑠤𑠮𑠊 𑠛𑠥𑠊𑠚𑠓𑠮𑠊 “Tawi River, lovingly called 'Surya Putri Tawi', holds a sacred place in #DOGRA culture. For generations, #Dogras have offered prayers at the 'dabbar'—the deepest part of the river—believing it to be a divine blessing from the Sun God. With the inauguration today of the Tawi Arti on the newly developed riverfront, we are not merely performing a ritual, but symbolically reviving the spiritual and cultural soul of #Duggar. Much like the iconic Ganga Arti of Haridwar and Varanasi, this Tawi Arti is a call to reconnect with our roots. It is a tribute to our ancestral faith, the sanctity of our natural heritage, and the timeless traditions of the Dogra people. This event marks the beginning of a cultural renaissance—a step toward reclaiming and celebrating our identity with pride.” @VoiceofDogras @DAkkhar #DograCulture #TawiArti #TakriScript

Sher-e-Duggar, Pandit Prem Nath Dogra—a stalwart of Jammu’s unity & resilience. His call, "Ek desh mein do vidhan, do pradhan, do nishan nahin chaleinge!" still echoes. From Takri script to Dogra valor, Jammu’s heritage is a story of strength, culture & national pride. 🏹🔥 Honoring the legacy—from Zorawar Singh’s sword to Dogra leadership, we stand united! #DograHistory #SherEDuggar #JammuAndKashmir #TakriScript #EkVidhanEkNishan

The legacy of Pandit Prem Nath Dogra stands as a pillar in the history of Jammu & Kashmir, a region shaped by its rich heritage and an unyielding spirit of resilience. His call—"Ek desh mein do vidhan, do pradhan, do nishan nahin chaleinge!"—was not merely a political statement, but a reaffirmation of Jammu’s historical continuity with Bharatvarsha. His struggle for total integration echoes deeply in the linguistic and cultural traditions of Jammu, including the Takri script, once widely used across the Dogra heartland. The Takri alphabet, an evolution of the ancient Sharada script, served as the script of administration, trade, and literature across the Hill States—Jammu, Himachal, and parts of Punjab—until the colonial shift toward Persian and later Devanagari. Much like the linguistic heritage of the region, Dogras have fought not just for their political identity but also for their linguistic and cultural preservation. It is unfortunate that scripts like Takri, Tankri, and Dogri Akhar faded under foreign administrative pressures, yet they remain vital in the historic memory of the land.The Dogra rulers, known for their military and administrative prowess, ensured that Jammu remained a land of composite heritage—where Rajput valor, Kashmiri scholarship, and Punjabi trade networks intertwined seamlessly. It was this ethos that leaders like Sher-e-Duggar Pandit Prem Nath Dogra sought to protect—a vision of unity that opposed separatism and stood for national integrity.In reviving these narratives, there is a call not just to remember history but to reclaim forgotten legacies—be it in governance, language, or identity. As Takri script once connected the hills, so must the Dogra legacy continue to bridge the past with the future.Salute to the warriors of heritage and nationhood—from the swords of Zorawar Singh to the voices of leaders like Prem Nath Dogra. Jammu’s history is one of resilience, not just survival.#DograHistory #SherEDuggar #JammuAndKashmir #TakriScript #EkVidhanEkNishan

मंडी : 5 हजार वर्ष पुरानी टांकरी लिपि में भविष्य तलाश रहे प्रदेश के युवा , टांकरी लिपि में सर्टिफिकेट कोर्स करवाने की बताई जा रही जरूरत। #Mandi #TakriScript #HimachalYouths #HimachalNews #DDNewsHimachal

#TakriScript #Dogri #jammu #DograRoyals @DAkkhar @VoiceofDogras @arumitash @IkkJuttJammu @jkmediasocial

Mta mta dhanvad @mahimaasingh #takriscript #dogrisadimaa @DAkkhar

Stone Inscriptions in Takri script, from Mahakali temple at Hiranagar fort, Kathua district in Jammu division. The inscriptions date back to 1882 AD. #TakriScript #DograHeritage #JammuHistory

My name in #Dogri #Takri script. Thankyou @DAkkhar for relentless efforts to revive #TakriScript #ProudDogra From #Jammu #RefugeeCapitalOfIndia

Waah ... beautiful script... #Takriscript

Here's Gayatri Mantra written in the native script of Dogras: Takri script (also known as Dogra Akkhar) Unfortunately, the script is now forgotten & on the verge of extinction. Needs immediate revival. RT to share. #Dogras #TakriScript #DograAkkhar

Just received this. My name in my mother tongue Dogri’s script #Takri What is lost doesn’t mean it did not exist and what is lost also doesn’t mean it can’t be revived. #dogri #takriscript #dogriscript #duggardesh #dogralipi

RT and add your greetings. #MahaShivaratri2018 #MahaShivaratri #Himachal #HimachalPradesh #Himachali #TakriScript #Takri

Namaste. This is the #Himachali native #TakriScript It is the historical script used in Himachal. If this tweet gets 10,000 LIKES, we request GOI to develop a FREE #TakriFont for PC/Web to revive this script. @narendramodi @rajnathsingh