Reclaiming the Secular Glory: A Critical Study of Ayaz Rasool Nazki’s Satisar: The Valley of Demons

Kashmir is known for diverse facets and elements, from its picturesque beauty to age-old values traditions passed down generations. ‘Kashmiriyat’- a term often echoed reverberate reiterate the ethnic, nationalistic, social consciousness of Kashmiris has been debated discussed in different social, cultural, literary circles. Ayaz Rasool Nazki’s maiden novel, Satisar: The Valley Demons (2018), foray into rich glorious past with undertones repressive forces anarchy, highlighting destabilization political equilibrium. It sheds light on cultural harmony religious syncretism that once defined geographical locale. paper aims present how output appeals reclaim secular glory lost multiple power structures over years. Moreover, it will highlight erosion heritage delineated essence Kashmiriyat. research objectives would be supported by relevant theoretical framework signify importance secularism maintaining peace stability pluralistic society like Kashmir.