* Assalamu alaikum (Arabic): This is the most common greeting in Jammu and Kashmir, as the majority of the population is Muslim.
* Namaskar (Sanskrit): This is a more formal greeting that is used by Hindus and Buddhists.
* Sat shri akal (Punjabi): This is a greeting that is used by Sikhs.
Bye:
* Khuda hafiz (Arabic): This is the most common way to say goodbye in Jammu and Kashmir.
* Allah hafiz (Arabic): This is another way to say goodbye that is used by Muslims.
* Namaskar (Sanskrit): This is a more formal way to say goodbye that is used by Hindus and Buddhists.
* Sat sri akal (Punjabi): This is a way to say goodbye that is used by Sikhs.