Pulwama, also known as Panwagam antiquity and later as Pulgam, is a district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is at a distance of 40 KM away from its summer capital Srinagar. The District has two big colleges, one in Pulwama and the in Tral.one University namely islamic university in awantipora pulwama. Apple and zafran are the major crops of. Rice, wheat, maize, mutard is also cultivated. Land of pulwama is very fertile. Its proper utility will surely generate revenue that will fulfill need of each and every individual of the district and adjoining areas. Due to its high milk production Pulwama is often called the 'Anand of Kashmir' or 'Dudha-Kul of Kashmir'. Because of its pleasant climate, streams, waterfalls, fragrant flowers, fruits, innumerable springs and other natural scenic spots, it is one of the prettiet spots of the world.

Pulwama History

Forest, Green gold of state, are in predominantly present in the district contributing to the remarkable share in the state income. Originally called Panwangam, it comprises of 4 tehsils namely Malikpora, Dangerapora, Chatpora and Dalipora. With due time, its name gradually got changed "Pulgam" and subsequently Pulwama. It possesses a rich and cultural and historical background. Awantipora was once the capital of Kashmir. The remnants of the city are still located at site 28 kms from Srinagar, in the form of Awanti Swami temple ruins on the left side of the Srinagar Jammu national highway. signify The rich history of the District are signified by the archaeological movements at Awantipora, Jawlerari Kakapora and other places.

Awantiverman was great supporter and benefactor of Art sculpture. In addition to the  Awanti Swami temple, he built another temple at about a kilometer awayfrom the city at Jawlerari. Artificial lakes are said to have surrounded these temples. After the death of the King, his son, Shanker Varma ascended the throne and retained Awantipora as his capital. He won many areas and extended his kingdom beyond Kashmir with his large Army comprising of the local people.

Pulwama Culture

Pulwama has basically two regions- mountainous and plains.  Some areas of Pulwama, Tral, and  Pampore Blocks fall  in  the  mountainous region with the rest coming under plain  Zone.  People generally live nomadic life style, following the pahadi culture in the mountainous region.  The people from these areas are very hard working.  Cattle grazing is their major occupation. Main language spiken is pahadi.   The rest of region is having Kashmiri culture. There are 96% Muslims, 2.5 % Hinus and 1.5 % Sikhs in the district.  The Tral Block of the District is dominated by the Sikh community. There havr bee mass migration of Hindus from the district.
 
 In addition to Kashmiri, Urdu  and English are  the other languages spoken  in the District. Id-ul-fitre,  Holi, Baisakhi, Ramnavmi, Eid- ul-zuha  are  the major festivals celebrated. Republic day ad independence day are also celebrated with enthusiasm.

The district  is  famous for fruits  and  saffron. It is also known for   most  beautiful apple orchards  in  the  valley. Handicraft Development, Shawal manufacture are the major occupation of people.   Fascinating embroidered work called Namda, Gabba and other artistic items are also created by the local people.

Pulwama Tourism

Tourist places in Pulwama
Aharbal Waterfall
Kungwattan
Nagberan
Shikargah
Hurpora
Tarsar and Marsar
Aripal Nagh
The Avantishwar Temple 
The Payer Temple
Asar Sharief Pinjoora
The Shrine of Shah Hamdan
Jama Masjid Shopian
The Shrine of syed hassan mantaqui.