 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 31: A book on Bhalessa- its culture, education, history and tourism and language authored by eminent writer Sadaket Malik was released today by Prof Manoj Kumar Dhar, vice-chancellor, University of Jammu. The book focuses on multiple aspects of Bhalessa (Doda).
The book consists of eight nostalgic chapters and is a remarkable piece of work. It will give you an insight into the area. The best part of this book is that all his claims and beliefs are supported with a proof, tables, classification, and justifications. The chapter "culture" will stimulate one to know more and more about the region.
The book has been forwarded by Rafiq Masoodi Ex ADG Doordarshan and Ex-Secretary, J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages. The book has a focus on the two sub-dialects of Bhalesi that comprised of Bhalessa, one spoken in the South, the centre of which is the village Kilhotran Changa, the other spoken in the North, the centre of which is the village Jakyas.
The JU Vice-chancellor appreciated the author for the superlative efforts that he put in for the popularisation of composite cultural, heritage, local languages and unexplored areas like Bhalessa in Doda. |
