Message The main Objectives To explore the socio religious and cultural dimensions of the rich heritage of Kashmir with special reference to Rishi traditions. To promote and popularize the understanding of Shaikh Noor-ud Din Wali(RA)viz his poetry and the underlying message, the social significance of his spiritual placement and most importantly the Reshi tradition that followed him in larger sociological ambit To foster and nourish comparative studies in the areas like culture, literature, society and religion to ennoble the socio-historical significance of spiritual traditions which in turn would warrant the audience across the globe having an access to the rich inter- religious and cultural heritage of Kashmir. To strive at making aware the common masses especially the youth about the relevance of Shaikh-ulAalam’s thought in the contemporary and unfolding times. Prof. G. N. KhakiChairman