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Understanding Chillai Kalan: Kashmir's 40-Day Cold Spell

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Understanding Chillai Kalan: Kashmir's 40-Day Cold Spell

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  • Chillai Kalan begins on December 21 and lasts until January 29, bringing severe cold and often plunging temperatures below freezing.
  • This year, Kashmir Valley recorded its coldest night in decades at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius.
  • The phenomenon triggers significant snowfall, impacting daily life and leading to practices like wearing the pheran, a traditional woolen cloak.
  • Cultural traditions flourish during this time, including Pheran Day celebrated on December 21, marking the start of the cold spell.
  • Chillai Kalan is part of a three-phased winter cycle that includes Chillai Khurd and Chillai Bachha, each signifying different cold intensities.

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