Peter Johal releases first photographic project

Debut author and photographer Peter Johal says his “Anandpur Chronicles: Volume 1” (published by Trafford Publishing) initially started as a photographic project. His journeys to India in 2003, and again in 2005, were so spiritual in nature and inspiring that he wanted to share them. His fascination with Sikhism led him to write the first in a series of books about this unique religion.

Johal notes that Sikhism and the Sikh population has been diluted with other religions. Sikhism is unique. Religion, culture and more have features that are shared with none. Equality and humanity are some of these features that separate this particular faith and protecting these beliefs have had turbulent times in history. Anandpur was an integral part of this protection of beliefs.

“Anandpur Chronicles: Volume 1” is the story of the ninth and tenth teachers of Sikhism, with the events that occurred with them, mostly in Anandpur. These historical events led to a transformation in the culture and identity of the Sikh population.

While in India, Peter Johal picked up historical books of Sikhism. After numerous months of studying Sikh history, Johal went back for more sociological studies, trying to find a way to uniquely describe Sikh plight, history and identity. It all came together when he dug deeper into symbolism.

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