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Detailed explanation-1: -Srinagar, Dec 21 On the occasion of ‘International Pheran Day’ locals and tourists gathered at the historic ‘Lal Chowk’ in Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the heritage of ‘Pheran’.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pheran or Phiran (Kashmiri pronunciation: [pʰʲaran]) is the traditional outfit for both males and females in Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phiran is a long robe worn by the people of Kashmir mostly in the winter as it protects them against the cold. The garment has long been a part of Kashmir’s traditional wear and is associated solely with the people of the region.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to some sources, the Pheran was introduced by Mughal ruler Akbar when he conquered the valley in 1586. Pheran, a loose part of clothing, extending to knees or more, dissolving genders & age, is the traditional part of Kashmiri culture.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are many myths around the origin of Kashmiri pheran. While some believe it was Mughal emperor Akbar who introduced the long garment in the Kashmir Valley, others believe it came from the Persian travellers who invented the garment to protect themselves from the freezing cold of Kashmir during winters.