Srinagar, Dec 25, Dec. 26 -- In an era when cities are competing on the axis of speed, glass buildings, and lifestyles downtown Srinagar lives on in a rhythm that is slow, sullen, and deep. The narrow lanes, old wooden houses, centuries-old shrines, and small workshops make up a world in which history is not preserved in museums but lived day after day. Downtown is not just a physical geography, it's an emotional and cultural heart where faith and craft meet memories. The knock of chisels on walnut wood, the soft sparkle of handmade silver jewelry, and the never ending queues of devotees before shrines give this part of town a soul that even modern Srinagar cannot emulate.For generations craftsmanship has been the backbone of this part of...