Kapil Dev book on Sikhism“We the Sikhs”unveiled by Dr. Manmohan Singh
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Former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh today unveiled a coffee table book on Sikhism – ‘WE THE SIKHS’, at the beginning of the celebrations of 550th birth anniversary of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev Ji at a function at Sultanpur Lodhi. Kapil Dev, legendary Indian cricketer, a.k.a. as ‘Paaji,’ is known for his charisma, presented his book, `We the Sikhs around the world’, relating to 100 Gurdwaras across the globe, to former Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh, Punjab Governor VP Badnore and Chief Minister of Punjab Capt Amarinder.
Being deeply moved by the experience of visiting a gurdwara in Pakistan, Kapil Dev resolved to bring all the world’s gurdwaras together in one invaluable publication. The result? This coffee-table book.
WE THE SIKHS’ is a brainchild of Kapil Dev and Dubai based visionary entrepreneur Ajay Sethi. It’s a unique coffee table book, which celebrate Sikhism through original paintings, first hand photographs and never published images. The book features three sections – The Gurus, The History and Artefacts and Gurdwaras around the World. It brings alive the world of Sikhs, a community famous for their courage, loyalty and pure living.
“KAS Holding deserves immeasurable praise for publishing We The Sikhs. This is a one-of- its-kind book because it shares photographs of gurdwaras from all corners of the globe” said former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh.‘
Capt. Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab said, “It gives me immense pleasure that the KAS Holding have brought out the publication WE THE SIKHS. This beautiful pictorial work focuses on different aspects of Sikhism: the life and contribution of our great Gurus, the history, artefacts and traditions, and the historic gurdwaras across the globe. For the Sikhs, the book will be a treasure trove of pictures of our gurudwaras and the community across the world. I wish this labour of love all the success.”
The book is well researched and written by Historians and photographed live by top lensmen. It features shots of over 100 Gurdwaras across the world from India to USA to London and far corners of the world. Each Gurdwara has been exclusively shot for this book. Original paintings of Gurus have been commissioned by well-known artists in India and these are featured in the gorgeously designed pages of the book.
The book will be available on leading online portals soon.
About “We the Sikhs”-Coffee Table book
“We the Sikhs” is a unique, full colour, magnificently designed coffee table format book, that celebrates Sikhism. Through its Three Key Sections – The Gurus; The History and Artefacts; and Gurdwaras around the world. It brings alive the world of Sikhs, a people famous for their courage, loyalty and pure living. Original Paintings, First Hand Photographs and never published – before historical images make this tome a treasure for both Sikhs and non-Sikhs.
