Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 21: 230th birth anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor as a grand function in this regard was organised by the Maharaja Gulab Singh Memorial Trust at Amar Mahal, here today.
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On the occasion, Dr Karan Singh, Chairman Trustee Maharaja Gulab Singh Trust, presented the Maharaja Gulab Singh Award 2022 to Dr Jitendra Udhampuri for his appreciable contribution in the field of the Dogri language and literature over several decades. This was followed by the release of the book entitled ‘Life and Legacy of Maharaja Gulab Singh’ explaining significant articles from a number of historians.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Karan Singh said that Maharaja Gulab Singh was a multifaceted personality and therefore he needs to be brought into the centre stage of academic discourse and research. He further said that the essential greatness of Gulab Singh and his achievements and contributions unfortunately have remained a matter of marginal concern in the existing historiography on him.
Dr Karan Singh also released a book `Aksai Chin to Ladakh’, edited by J P Singh. Finally, he presented a set of 11 volumes on the Bhagavad Gita that had been released last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Dr Karan Singh’s 90th birthday. On this important occasion, Dr Karan Singh presented this important set of Bhagavad Gita to Prof M M Jha, Director, Ranbir Campus Jammu, Central Sanskrit University.
The function started with a welcome speech by Dr Jyotsna Singh, Director, Amar Mahal Museum and Library. This was followed by a lecture by Prof Shyam Narayan Lal from the University of Jammu who deliberated on the life and illustrious career of Maharaja Gulab Singh which made him one of the most compelling warriors and empire builders in 19th century history of India.
Prof Shashi Pathania, former faculty from the Department of Dogri, University of Jammu, gave a detailed overview about the rich cultural heritage of the Jammu region. Speaking in Dogri language, she brought out a vivid picture of the land, its fairs and festivals, food, folk dance, songs, etc.
Ajatshatru Singh, Trustee, Maharaja Gulab Singh Memorial Trust, extended the vote of thanks. The programme, both in English and Dogri, was conducted by Jasleen Kaur and Suchitra Singh Jamwal. The function was attended by the members of the management committee of the Trust, members from the civil society and scholars working on the history and culture of the region.
Maharaja Gulab Singh Brigade (MGSB) alongwith Yuva Rajput Sabha also celebrated the birth anniversary of Maharaja Gulab Singh at SMGS Hospital, Shalamar Road, Jammu.
On this occasion, Chairman MGSB Shivang Satya Gupta, President Rajay Jamwal, Working president Anil Singh Rakwal, Vice President Tarsem Singh, Secretary Aman Gupta and activists of the brigade participated in the event with much fanfare. They were joined by YRS President Rajan Singh Happy along with members of Yuva Rajput Sabha.
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