By Amrit Pal Sidhu Babushahi Network
Chandigarh, November 13, 2026:
Punjab Governor and Administrator of UT Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria released *“Sacred Land of Ik Onkar Sultanpur Lodhi – Divine Visuals of Historic Gurdwara Ber Sahib”*, authored by Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu, at Punjab Lok Bhawan today. The commemorative event was dedicated to the 557th Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Speaking at the launch, Kataria acknowledged Sandhu’s sustained efforts to document Punjab’s religious and cultural heritage. He highlighted the publication’s role in preserving this heritage and passing its spiritual legacy on to future generations.
The book pays tribute to Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the historic significance of Sultanpur Lodhi, where the First Sikh Guru imparted the message of “Ik Onkar”—the oneness of the Supreme Creator and the unity of all creation.
Situated on the banks of the Bein River, Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib is a revered landmark associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s spiritual journey and teachings. Through photographs, the publication documents the gurdwara’s architectural grandeur, historical significance, devotional traditions and serene surroundings.
It seeks to help readers connect with Punjab’s religious heritage and better understand its spiritual roots.
A distinctive aspect of the book is its academic focus. It includes insights from Sikh scholars and academicians, as well as 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 publication aims to encourage the study of religious heritage as an area of academic inquiry. It seeks to inspire university faculty members, researchers and students to explore Punjab’s sacred sites and traditions through research-oriented initiatives.
It also reaffirms Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings of *Naam Japna*, *Kirat Karni* and *Vand Chakna*, presenting them as enduring principles connected with devotion, honest living, sharing, equality, selfless service and harmonious coexistence.
Sandhu said the book was the result of six years of sustained effort, devotion and repeated visits to Sultanpur Lodhi. He described its purpose as documenting the town’s spiritual significance and preserving the visual heritage of Gurdwara Sri Ber Sahib for posterity.
By combining visual documentation with scholarly contributions, the book seeks to serve both as a tribute to a sacred place and as a resource for future engagement with Punjab’s religious and cultural legacy.