Preserving Traditions
Embracing the Past
The Inspiration
When Advait Joshi, our founder, witnessed the cultural and social loss of Kashmiri Pandit Culture, language, and traditional crafts, he realized that a crucial part of the Kashmiri Pandit identity was slipping away.
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​Advait later discovered that the trauma of displacement has led to a focus on survival over cultural preservation, leaving little room for the younger generation to connect with their roots.
Team Kashmiri Virasat Foundation believes that preserving Kashmiri Pandit culture is not just about nostalgia; it's about empowering the community, fostering a sense of identity, and ensuring that future generations inherit a rich and vibrant heritage.
Our Mission
The Kashmiri Virasat Foundation is dedicated to empowering and uplifting the Kashmiri Pandit community. We strive to preserve their rich cultural heritage, foster social and economic inclusion, and advocate for their rights and well-being. Through education, cultural programs, community development initiatives, and social justice advocacy, we aim to create a future where the Kashmiri Pandit community thrives and flourishes, both within India and globally.
Our Initiatives
Connecting Communities
Supporting Those in Need.
Empowering Locals
Driving Positive Change.
Promoting
Culture
Celebrate cultural diversity.
Fostering Growth
Creating Opportunities.
Our Impact
Empowerment
Publications
Followings
Blessed by a total of 10,000 Kashmiri Pandits across India for; Hosted Kashmiri Ritual Sessions With 6,000 Kashmiri Pandits
Published 50+ Digital Archives preserving Kashmiri Pandit culture & 100+ Weekly Journals on history, culture, and current affairs
Gained an online following of 5,000 individuals and 10,000 Website Visits; Partnered with 20+ Kashmir Based non-profit organizations
How we've grown
December 2022
October 2023
February 2024
September 2024
Kashmiri Virasat Foundation was Founded in Pune & Kashmir starting with efforts to preserve and promote Kashmiri Pandit Culture. Started our Initiative by collaborating with Kashmir Based non-Profit Organizations in Kashmir and Pune & publishing weekly journals on current affairs.
Interviewed 1K+ Kashmiri Pandits to understand current issues and probelms faced by Kashmiri Pandits in reviving & celebrating thier culture. Hired 20 officials & started a new initiative to publish Digital Archives to preserve Kashmiri heritage
Created a team of 100 volunteers and 50 officials & went online through Instagram and LinkedIn. Partnered with the Kashmir Bhavan in Pune and 15 other non-profits based in Kashmir and hosted Kashmiri cultural events and rituals with 6,000 Kashmiri Pandits.
Interviewed a total of 5,000 Kashmiri Pandits & Reached an online following of 5,000 followers. Got published in the weekly newsletters of Kashmir bhwan and recieved an award for best cultural preservation project. Got featured in 5 other online websites, including Better India & Causeartist.
Interviews
"I was 5 years old when this grave tragedy struck our community. I have myself been witness to this gory truth. One of my youngest uncles named xxx was shot in broad daylight right outside his house in March 1990. More than 34 years have passed since our genocide, with justice still distant. Instead of fighting, we should prioritize the growth of our community and learn from others who have overcome great suffering. These were some of the moments of unspeakable loss and trauma, stitched into our collective memory. But it takes one person to inspire change, which is the change you bring to our community."
"No justice has been served for the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits; killers like Yasin Malik, who openly admitted to atrocities. Roam-free, shielded by political agendas. It was not mere displacement but a forced exodus, pre-planned by Congress and NC, leaving us stripped of our homeland and possessions. We sold everything to buy small flats, following the guidance of Jagmohan Ji, but the government exploited our pain and ignored us, treating us as a dispensable vote bank. While I respect BJP's national priorities, they too have appeased others at our expense. Our heritage is fading—intercaste marriages, neglect of traditions, and loss of respect for elders are eroding our identity. If we don't act now, we risk losing everything that defines us."
Our Team.
Driven. Committed. Enthusiastic.
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Our Team currently comprises a team of 50 officials, 100 volunteers, and 6,000 Kashmiri Pandits in Pune working to preserve the valuable contributions of Kashmiri Pandits in making Indian history.
Interested in Joining our Mission?
Contact us at joshiadvait29@gmail.com and we will reach out within 48 hours.