 Kashmir has not only been blessed by nature, it has also the distinction of having a unique way of life. That is a synthesis of a variety of cultures and religious influences. This cultural ethos is known as Kashmiriyat. Kashmiriyat when experienced as a culture inspires coexistence. Kashmiriyat when perceived as a faith is an amalgamation of four great traditions. Shaivism of Hindus, Islamic mysticism called Sufism, Buddhism's Nirvana and Sikhism's Ek Omkar. Kashmiris refer to their land as Rishiwar, the valley of Rishis and Sufi Peers, who have had a significant impact on the evolution of a culture known worldwide as Kashmiriyat. Sufism was introduced in Kashmir in early 14th century with the arrival in the valley of a Muslim Sufi Bulbul Shah from Turhistan. His tomb is in downtown Srinagar. As more and more Muslim Sufis known as Darveshis came to Kashmir from Persia and Central Asia, Kashmir became a center of Sufism like Delhi and Ajmer. Kashmir abounds in Dargaz and Ziarats, revered equally by Hindus and Muslims. The shrine of Baba Rishi, another highly revered Kashmiri saint near Gulmar is strong by both Muslims and Hindus of the valley. He employed discourses, discussions, debates, revelations and miracles for the purpose. He initiated a new system Rishiyat bearing a strong impression of the country. 45 kilometers from Pahalgau, situated in a narrow gorge at the father end of Lidder valley is the holy Amarnath cave. Another example of Hindu-Muslim harmony in Kashmir, legend has it that a Muslim from Baal Kote called Bhutamalik discovered the holy cave nearly 5000 years ago. He was given a sack of coal by a Sadhu and upon reaching home, he discovered that the coal had turned into gold. Overjoyed, Malik rushed back to look for the Sadhu. Another spot he had met the Sadhu, Bhutamalik discovered a cave. Not far away is the Kheer Bhavani temple at Tulmula. Situated 30 kilometers from Srinagar, the temple houses a spring and the idol of the Mother Goddess. The color of the water in the spring keeps on changing and according to the legend, when it turns black, it is considered a bad omen for the valley. And the foothill of Hari Parbat is situated the Gurdwara Chhati Pad Shahi. The sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Singh, travelled through Kashmir stopping to preach. A Gurdwara was built at the exact location of his each halt. The most important of them is this Gurdwara Chhati Pad Shahi which is held in great reverence by Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. Jammu, the winter capital of JNK, too has numerous shrines. The holiest shrines of Jammu region is the Vaishnodevi, located at an altitude of 5200 feet, approximately 12 kilometers from Katra. Away from Vaishnodevi in the west is Shahadra Sharif, the famous shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah, 30 kilometers from Rajori. This shrine considered a symbol of communal harmony attracts Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs in large numbers who come here to seek the blessings of the peer. There are many other shrines dotted across the state of Jammu and Kashmir which have stood as beacons of peace and humanity for centuries. They have had a deep impact on the social, religious and cultural life of the people.