✒️:.Rayees Ahmed Kumar
Ganderbal is renowned for its pleasant climate and lush meadows—Mohandmarg, Gangabal, and Sonamarg—attracting thousands of visitors from across the globe throughout the year. The opening of the Gagangeer Tunnel last year has further boosted its tourism potential, ensuring connectivity even during the harsh winter months when the region was previously cut off from the rest of the world.
Beyond its natural beauty, Ganderbal boasts a rich cultural heritage, a glorious history, and a remarkable political legacy that deserve to be explored and preserved. It is imperative to acquaint the younger generation with this illustrious past, which has produced numerous eminent social, political, and religious leaders remembered for their tireless service to the people.
Adding a new chapter to Ganderbal’s literary pride is young prodigy Bhat Sehran, who, at the tender age of twelve, has authored dozens of books and achieved exceptional success. His works span diverse themes such as history, culture, social issues, and the rising moral degradation in society. His writings reflect a deep love for literature and religion. With meticulously crafted articles and books of great relevance, he has earned numerous awards and accolades, including the National Literature Award and the Uttam Bharat Puraskaar, cementing his place as an emerging literary figure of great promise.
Now, this inspiring young author presents yet another impactful contribution titled My Ganderbal—a heartfelt tribute to the history, culture, and rich heritage of his homeland. In this compilation, the author has endeavored to capture the cultural essence, historical significance, scenic beauty, and notable personalities of Ganderbal. While not an exhaustive account, the concise and well-researched content offers valuable insights for knowledge seekers eager to learn about the region’s past and present.
I firmly believe this book will serve as a meaningful and lasting resource, especially for school and college students. Educational institutions should make efforts to include it in their libraries, enabling students to understand and appreciate their local heritage and cultural identity. The author has not relied on myths or hearsay; rather, through thorough research, referencing official websites and digital archives, he has ensured authenticity and credibility in presenting this work to readers.
This edition marks the debut of My Ganderbal, providing an introductory glimpse. In future editions, greater efforts will be made to incorporate detailed accounts of places, lands, eminent personalities, and the region’s rich heritage.
I sincerely recommend this book to students, teachers, and literature enthusiasts. It is a literary journey that will surely captivate hearts and enlighten minds.
RAYEES AHMAD KUMAR
The writer is a columnist based in Qazigund, Kashmir.
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