Summary Of 'Historical Sikh Shrines Of Jammu & Kashmir' By Commodore Dalbir Singh Sodhi 

The state of Jammu and Kashmir comprises of three regions namely, Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. The province of Jammu has num erous shrines and is popularly known as "City of Temples". The Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape, sparkling rivers, serene lakes, flowering meadows and gardens. The valley is also regarded as the revered land of Rishis and Sufi Saints. Ladakh is known for its mountain beauty and rich Buddhist culture. Jammu and Kashmir has the distinction of being a multifaceted, secular state with unique cultural blend. The state has been visited by the Sikh Gurus, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guru Hargobind Sahib and Guru Har Rai Sahib. The Book "Historical Sikh Shrines of Jammu and Kashmir" takes one through the journey to the Historical Sikh Shrines that have been constructed I are being constructed to commemorate the visit of these Sikh Gurus. The book also provides an insight into various Gurdwaras that have been constructed in the memory of various Sikh Saints who carried out the humble task of spreading the message of the Sikh Gurus in the state. The author travelled to various places visited by the Sikh Gurus and has attempted to present a probable route that may have been taken by the Gurus. The book also gives an account of Banda Singh Bahadur who was born in Rajouri district of Jammu Province and has the distinction of laying the foundation of Sikh Empire in 1710 AD. The book aims, not only to place the Historical Sikh Shrines of Jammu and Kashmir on the tourist map of the state but also inspire people all over the world to visit these holy Shrines and get blessed.

About The Author Of 'Historical Sikh Shrines Of Jammu & Kashmir'

Commodore Dalbir Singh Sodhi, Nao Sena Medal was born in Baramulla district of Kashmir. After his initial schooling from St. Joseph's School Baramulla, he completed BE in Electrical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. The author is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. His earlier work "Kashmir and the Sikhs - An Insight" was also well received. He is recipient of Nao Sena Medal "Devotion to Duty", Chief of the Naval Staff Commendation (on two occasions) and Chief of the Army Staff Commendation.