(Hin): श्रीनगर śrīnagar
‘Auspicious City’ City, Capital, Jammu & Kashmir
From Skt: śrī, ‘auspicious’, ‘radiant’, ‘prosperous’; and Skt: nagar ‘city’
The name also suggesta a connection with the goddess of wealth and fortune, Sri or Lakshmi, The derivation ‘Sun City’ from Skt: sūrya, ‘sun; and Skt: nagar ‘city’ seems much less likely.
Srinagar is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. It is situated in an enviable position in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Dal and Anchar Lakes.
It is famous for its handicrafts and shawls and, above all, for its houseboats.
Srinagar Panorama KennyOMG
