Every season of the heart has it's own perfect time & and important purpose. Even those that shake you like the harsh winds of fall shake the trees, for they help you drop unnecessary things. Even those that challenge your footing, like the rains of spring loosen the ground beneath a flower's roots, because they give you the chance to dig even deeper. & even those that feel like they chill you almost to death, like the winter cold does to the once vibrant flower, for the cleanse & ready you for the beauty of your coming spring. This photo is from Banihal. It took me more than 8 months to create this collage. In this photo two beautiful seasons, are captured. Banihal is a town and a notified area committee in Ramban district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a rural and hilly area with Kamirwah being one of the most spectacular hills. It is located about 35 km (22 mi) away from Qazigund of Anantnag district on NH 44 (former name NH 1A before renumbering of all national highways). However, the distance between Banihal and Qazigund is only 18 km by train on the new railway line which is much shorter than the road. The most common language spoken in the region is Kashmiri; Urdu, Gujjari, English being other familiar languages.

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