In a typical kosher household, the “kanger” continues to be the main, inexpensive source of keeping an individual warm during the winter months.
A “kanger” is made up of two parts, The outer part is an encasement of wicker. Inside there is an earthen bowl shaped pot called a “Kondal”. The kondal is filled with “tsini” (charcoal) and embers. A “kanger” is a constant companion of kashmiris during the winter months. It is normally kept inside the kashmiri cloak, The Ph'aran Or inside a blanket if the person does not wear a Ph'aran. If a person is wearing a jacket, it may be used as a hand-warmer.
The kondol is a bowl-like pot which holds the tsini,charcoal, and tyongul. The kondul (plu.) vary in size according to the size of the kangir. The term “tsini” means charcoal in general, but for the kangri, a special type of charcoal is used people usually prefer charcoal of booni (chinar leaves) Kaeshir kanger is portable and moving heater as well as it is cheaper than oil, gas and wood-fired heaters and costs from Rs100 to 1500
As too much of anything is dangerous and while this is about kashmir where the climate is extremely cold and as kashmiris use kanger (fire pot) try to keep their body warm. But excessive use of kangri can lead to Cancer The factors that are believed to contribute to the development of this cancer are heat, wood particles, smoke and burnt poplar leaves. It is found that kangri cancer is a type of Squamous cell skin cancer which is more dangerous than other cancers
Therefore, people should use kangri sparingly and only when it is cold. Kanger is an important part of kashmiri culture, no matter how modern it is today or the era of room heaters and AC's Kanger will remain evergreen in Kashmir.