Hugging close to our chests Veiled by the winter attires Infusing new life To our dead and chilled bodies.
Inseparable part of our rich culture Centuries old, during the winter period Choice of children, youth and adults alike.
Immediately after the greetings Arrival of the guests during the chill Mark's your glimpse and service prior to the tea.
Keeping unattended on the balconies For months till the onset of Chillaikalan, it is again looked for.
Decorating it with multiple colours Makes it special and expensive And in wedding ceremonies the one Used to welcome the bride- groom Has been our tradition since time immemorial.
In the age of modern gadgets and technology You being the unique companion to every Kashmiri Would you ever be forgotten ? Unlikely, because of the deep rooted bond.
The one who first invented you Skilfully designed and the art Of making it passed through generations Fetching livelihood to a big chunk of pop.
Oh! Dear inventor of the kangri We owe a lot to you For bestowing us with this priceless gift From biting cold giving us respite.
