Dashmesh Pita Bakhshish: Pavitar Ganga Sagar – Suchi Sewa Sambhal

Dashmesh Pita Bakhshish: Pavitar Ganga Sagar – Suchi Sewa Sambhal (commonly referred to as Pavitar Ganga Sagar), authored by historian Dr. Gurdev Singh Sidhu (often referred to as Gurdev Singh Sandhu/Sidhu), is a dedicated historical research work detailing the sacred relic given by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Rai Kalha, the Muslim chieftain of Raikot, in 1705. Published by the Punjabi Lok Virasat Academy, the book chronicles Guru Sahib’s historic visit to Raikot following the evacuation of Anandpur Sahib, highlighting the exceptional hospitality and courage shown by Rai Kalha during a period of immense peril under Mughal rule. It documents the origin, spiritual reverence, and careful preservation of the Ganga Sagar—a 17th-century copper urn—across generations by Rai Kalha’s direct descendants, including its current custodian, Rai Azizullah Khan. Through detailed historical analysis and archival evidence, the book emphasizes a shared legacy of faith, devotion, and interfaith unity that transcends religious boundaries.