Chandigarh, November 13, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday released the book “Sacred Land of Ik Onkar Sultanpur Lodhi – Divine Visuals of Historic Gurdwara Ber Sahib”, authored by Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu.
The book was released at Punjab Lok Bhawan, Chandigarh, during a special commemorative event dedicated to the 557th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Kataria appreciated Sandhu’s sustained efforts in documenting the religious and cultural significance of Sultanpur Lodhi, saying the publication would contribute to preserving Punjab’s heritage and passing its spiritual legacy on to future generations.
The book highlights the historic importance of Sultanpur Lodhi, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji shared the message of ‘Ik Onkar’ — the oneness of the Supreme Creator and the unity of all creation. It focuses on Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib, situated on the banks of the Bein River, documenting its architecture, history, devotional traditions and surroundings through photographs.
The publication also incorporates messages and insights from Sikh scholars and academicians, including messages from the Governor of Punjab and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. Its preface and foreword carry endorsements from the Vice Chancellors of Guru Nanak Dev University, Khalsa University, Punjab Agricultural University, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Punjabi University and Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University.
The book aims to promote Punjab’s religious heritage as an area of academic study and research, encouraging university faculty, researchers and students to explore its historical and spiritual dimensions. It also highlights Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings of Naam Japna, Kirat Karni and Vand Chakna as universal principles of truth, equality, honest living, selfless service and peaceful coexistence.
Sandhu said the publication was the result of six years of sustained effort, devotion and repeated visits to Sultanpur Lodhi. He said his objective was to document the spiritual significance of the sacred town and preserve the visual heritage of Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib for future generations.
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