Author Jaswinder Singh Kainaur,s Book ‘Indian Culture and Rituals’

Dear  readers, as you know that the previous day, a book titled ‘Indian Culture and Rituals’ (Prose in English) of Author Jaswinder Singh Kainaur has been released at Tarlok Singh Central State Library, Chandigarh. The preface of this book has been written by two well known personalities. Out of them, a preface of this book which is written by Shri Pritam Rupal, Secretary, Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademy, Chandigarh is presenting amongst the readers:-

About the Author and Book Jaswinder Singh Kainaur is a genius writer and broadcaster as well as a sincere and committed person. After writing short stories, poems and other articles on the culture and folklore of Punjab, his book ‘Indian Culture and Rituals’ is an example of his devotion and commitment towards the folklore.

In today’s era of consumerism and market culture, such a sincere effort seems not only difficult but also impossible, but Jaswinder has accomplished this task with his diligence and hard work. Identifying and documenting a culture or folk movement is essentially a group work that involves research, thematic analysis, and intensive study. This book is a document of the rituals and customs from the beginning of human life to its end and beyond, which have been accepted in the Indian society since ancient times.

Jaswinder is a native of village Kainaur in Ropar district which lies on the boundary of Malwa, Puadh and Pahari region. Not only here, this is the only area that has preserved the memories of the Harappan civilization in its soil. Therefore, it is natural that Jaswinder is also the owner of that subtle and creative intelligence that he has acquired from his soil and environment. Jaswinder, born to the Poet Father S. Balwant Singh Bajaj, started his pen journey while working in Akashwani Jalandhar, but he had the tendency to discover himself, his homeland, Punjab since the childhood. First choosing a career as a geographical surveyor that perhaps did not suit his creative interests, then an active media, Akashvani came to explore his writing and talent. He has already written a book ‘Punjabi Sabhyachar Te Reeti-Riwaj’ in Punjabi on the folklore of Punjab. And writing such a documentary that can be said to be his meaningful achievement.

Through this, Jaswinder has touched on such a topic of culture which still calls for further research. Undoubtedly, this book will serve as a road map for other researchers whose various layers can be explored further. This new work is warmly welcomed in the world of Indian literature.