epaselect INDIA KASHMIR PHOTO SET PIGEON KEEPING

Pigeon keeping - A popular pastime in Kashmir

epaselect epa10963857 Pigeons flock in the attic of a house on the outskirts of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 07 November 2023 (issued 08 November 2023). Pigeon keeping, which already became popular in the ancient Mughal era, is a popular pastime among men in the old quarters of Srinagar, where a large community of enthusiasts follows the hobby in Kashmir. Flocks of pigeons on rooftops and marketplaces and even in the courtyards of mosques and shrines are a common sight in the city. Pigeon keepers sell their birds, among them even some rare breeds, twice a week on Fridays and Sundays. The 'Tuzk-e-Babri' ('Letters of Babur'), the memoirs of 16th century Mughal Emperor Babur (1483-1530) contains numerous mentions of the sport and indicates the centuries-long history of pigeon keeping and trade in the region. EPA/FAROOQ KHAN ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET

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