Right now in Srinagar and across the Kashmir Valley, the snow is falling thick and fast, turning everything white and quiet. But the kids? They’re not just sitting inside staying warm. They’re out there making the most amazing snow art you’ve ever seen.
This winter of 2026, little hands are busy shaping proper masterpieces. You’ll spot snow houseboats that look ready to float on Dal Lake, tiny shikaras with carved paddles, the rare Hangul deer standing tall, big Chinar leaves, couples wrapped up in pherans, colourful igloos, and even funny painted snow people wearing mini kangris or traditional clothes. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
In places like Sheeri or the old parts of Srinagar, groups of children gather in gardens or by the road. They pat the snow, carve details with sticks, and splash on bits of food colouring or charcoal to bring their creations to life. Then they stand back, grin from ear to ear, and shout for their parents or friends to come and see.
It’s lovely to watch. One minute it’s just a pile of snow – the next there’s a proper Kashmiri scene standing there, made with love and giggles. Social media is full of these photos: kids in woolly hats posing proudly next to their snow Hangul or houseboat, faces red from the cold but eyes sparkling with pride.
And guess what? This isn’t just play. Lots of today’s top Kashmiri snow sculptors started exactly like this when they were small. Remember Zahoor Ahmad Lone and Suhail Ahmad Khan who helped India win bronze at the big international snow sculpture contest earlier this year? Yeah – many say their skills grew from childhood days just like these.
These snow creations won’t last forever (the sun will melt them soon enough), but the real gifts they bring stick around much longer:
- The fun of making something beautiful with nothing but snow and imagination
- Feeling connected to Kashmiri culture through the things they choose to build
- Turning a long, cold winter into something exciting and happy
- Laughing together with brothers, sisters, neighbours and mates
- That warm feeling inside when you finish something yourself and it’s brilliant
In a world full of fancy toys and screens, these simple snow arts remind us what’s really special: a child’s laugh, a bit of creativity, and sharing joy with the people around you.
So next time you’re walking through snowy Srinagar, keep an eye out for these little wonders. They’re not just snowmen – they’re bits of magic made by kids who know how to find happiness even when it’s freezing outside.
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