Who doesn’t love their Nani (grandma)? As we grow up, we realize that no amount of money or success can replace the love, kindness, and care of our grandmothers. They’re the keepers of tradition, passing down stories, values, and lullabies that connect us to our roots. Remember, those soothing lullabies or loriyan (locally Lulnavun) they sang to lull us to sleep, are a vital part of our cultural heritage. But how sad! The custom of singing lullabies is slowly disappearing in today’s fast-paced world, replaced by digital distractions. Let’s cherish and preserve this beautiful tradition before it is lost forever.

As grandmothers crooned to their little ones at home, they were not just singing a tune they rather shared stories, myths, and history. Their lullabies often narrated the tales of hardships, of hope, and resilience, criticizing oppression through allegories. Their lullabies had a language of their own—conveying values, morals, cultural wisdom, traditions and the essence of Kashmiri identity. In those grandmothers’ lullabies, one could discover the beauty of one’s roots, and a........

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