Srinagar, July 6 -- On the solemn 9th day of Muharram, a unique and deeply moving tradition unfolded on the tranquil waters of Dal Lake in Srinagar, as mourners held a floating Muharram procession aboard shikaras - the iconic wooden boats of Kashmir.Originating from Mir Behri (inner Dal Lake) and concluding at Kaenkech in Rainawari, the procession saw rows of shikaras moving slowly and solemnly, their occupants dressed in black, reciting elegies and commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at Karbala.Rooted in the daily life of Dal's water-bound communities, this aquatic procession has evolved into a powerful spiritual and cultural expression. "For us, grief travels by water," said one mourner. "These boats beco...