Footprints of Shri Ram : Ayodhya and Beyond

This book offers a compelling and well-documented exploration of history, faith, and civilizational continuity rooted in the legacy of Shri Ram and the cultural foundations of Bharat. It traces the rise of the Dogra dynasty beginning with Maharaja Gulab Singh-described as a descendant of Shri Ram. By 1947, this state had emerged as the largest princely state in the Bharatiya subcontinent. The narrative also records how Maharaja Hari Singh acceded this strategically vital state to the Dominion of Bharat, a decision of immense historical and geopolitical significance.

Drawing upon historical sources such as the Imperial Gazetteer and Census records, the book highlights the vast territorial extent of the state and the wider influence of the Dogra rulers. It also documents their contribution to preserving Bharatiya culture through the construction of mandirs, sacred institutions, and the promotion of Sanatan traditions across the region.

The work further presents a researched account of sacred sites, Ram Mandirs, and other places of worship across Jammu and Kashmir, including the challenges they faced during periods of political upheaval, militancy, and the displacement of the Kashmiri Hindu community.

A major section of the book examines the geographical and historical trails of the Ramayan across Bharat and Sri Lanka. Supported by archaeology, geography, and archeo-astronomy, it discusses sacred locations connected with Shri Ram, Sita, and Hanuman, including Ram Setu and other significant sites. Through historical evidence, photographs, and analytical discussion, the book presents a powerful narrative that highlights the enduring spiritual and civilizational legacy of Sanatan Dharm.