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Vikrant Parmar

As the name suggests, Some Prominent Gurdwaras And Sikh Organizations Of The World is a veritable storehouse of knowledge on Sikh religion and institutions. It is indeed a Herculean task to gather information about gurdwaras across the world and compile a compendium that is comprehensive in each detail. The book offers thorough insight into the functioning of gurdwaras at various places and how in each country ground realities are different. The first chapter lays down the significance of gurdwaras and delves deep into history to lay down facts in a lucid manner. There are separate sections dedicated to gurdwaras for the martyrs, organisations engaged in propagation of Sikh religion, heritage and culture; sports, health, language and many related aspects. The concept of langar (free food for all), the oldest tradition in Sikh religion, has also been explained. Overall progress of the community remains the prime focus.