Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 31: Books on Bhakti poetry in Kashmiri language, ‘Vyen Gulab’, written by Prem Nath ‘Prem’ and ‘Lola Amreth’, written by Dulari Pandita ‘Durga’ were launched, here today.
The book release function was organized by Nagrai Litrary Forum, Jammu and Sat Sharma (CA), State president of BJP & MLA Jammu (West), was chief guest on the occasion. Vijay Bakaya ex Chief Secretary and MLC and Dr A S Aman, Additional Secretary of JKAACL were the guests of honour.
Rishabh Dorjey, a renowned Gazal singer and Pinna Kumari, mesmerized the audience by singing poetry from the books while P N Koul ‘Sahil’, a well known poet and the scholar, read paper on the book.
Sat Sharma, during his address, congratulated the writer for his work to preserve the Kashmiri culture and language. Vijay Bakaya said that he has read both the books and felt that the writer has spiritual connection with the God.
The programme was presided over by Makhan Lal Pandita and coordinated by Pran Nath Pandita (president of Prem Sangeet Niketan). A large number of people, writers and scholars, who included P L Swadeshi (president Nagrai Litrary Forum), T N Ganjoo (Vishvas), Prof P N Trisal, Nath Ji Koul, Kusum Dhar, Pyarey Hatash, Avtar Hugami, Rattan Lal Raina, C L Kaw and Bal Ji attended the function.
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