 Eons ago, maybe in myth, maybe in reality, Raja Jambu Lochan was out hunting. When somewhere in a forest, he came across a tiger and a goat side by side, drinking water from a stream. He immediately decided to build a city on such hallowed soil. And thus was born the city of Jammu. But then perhaps maybe this myth, legend or story has some element of truth in it. And that is why, in present times when strife and religious intolerance are the order of the day, in this city of Jammu, mosques and temples do exist side by side. Jammu is known for being the city of temples, but it is also home to shrines, hundreds of years old, known as Ziarats or Dhargas. At any given time, and especially on a Thursday, Hindus and Sikhs far outnumber Muslims at these shrines. And firmly believe it is the presence of these shrines which protects their city from all harm. All are welcome here, and all are equal. And each one prays in their own way. Not even for a moment, does the presence of one threaten or antagonize the other. These Ziarats of Jammu are a perfect example of our religious and cultural syncretism. Red and green, two distinct colours representing two distinct faiths, Hinduism and Islam. But here in these Ziarats of Jammu, they come together, not in acrimony, but in perfect harmony.