Approximately 10 kilometers from Kangan, in district Ganderbal, lies the village of Wangath. While its outward life mirrors that of other Kashmiri settlements, Wangath is distinct for one remarkable reason: it possesses a language spoken exclusively within its own boundaries. This tongue, undocumented and largely unknown beyond the village, represents both a cultural treasure and a pressing concern.

The story examines how this unique language—woven into the daily conversations, prayers, and oral traditions of the villagers—functions as a symbol of identity and continuity. It also highlights the urgent threat posed by modern education, migration, and linguistic assimilation, which are gradually displacing the ancestral tongue with Kashmiri and Urdu. With high levels of illiteracy limiting documentation, the language stands at a critical point between preservation and extinction.
This feature will not only illuminate a rare linguistic phenomenon but also invite reflection on the broader question of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in regions where oral traditions are at risk. I believe it would provide your readership with both scholarly value and human interest.
I would be pleased to share the complete manuscript, titled The Village That Speaks a Language Only It Knows, for your consideration.