Browsing Tag: Preservation

Project to restore an old manuscript of Guru Granth Sahib

Panjab Cultural Association and SAINTS are proud to announce our preservation project of an endangered Guru Granth Sahib. This valuable Sikh treasure was discovered by a leading academic who works with Panjab Cultural Associations...
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Trapped Treasure – Rare artefacts locked and ignored for seven years

It’s treasure that has been locked away in a damp room.
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Digital diaries

Not long back, research meant trudging down to the library, searching for journals through musty stacks and queuing up for the photocopier. But not anymore. Digital books will play a vital role since people today are more tech-savvy and time-conscious. Taking a cue from the trend, Punjab has acquired its first digital library, providing an access to swathes of information.
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Decaying fort in need of serious conservation effort

Sheikhupura Fort, a precious heritage dating back to Mughal era seems to be left to decay in the absence of any serious efforts by the authorities concerned with regard to its preservation.
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Sikh Environment Day ~ March 14

EcoSikh invites you and your Gurdwara to join Sikhs all over the world in celebrating March 14th as Sikh Environment Day. The important day marks the New Year in the Nanakshahi calendar and the 'Gurgaddhi Diwas' of our seventh Guru, Sri Guru Har Rai Ji, who is remembered in Sikh history for his deep sensitivity to nature and its preservation.
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US embassy, FAD join hands to restore Sheikhupura Fort

The US embassy, in collaboration with the Federal Archaeology Department, is all set to restore the neglected Sheikhupura Fort, a national monument. It seeks support for a three-year initiative to restore, conserve and protect the historical garrison.
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Punjab’s heritage through digitized exhibitions

Keeping focus on highlighting Punjab’s heritage through exhibitions, PDL developed another exhibition, The Khalsa Raj: Banda, Battles & Body Politic. Focus of the exhibit is the digitized heritage of Punjab that elucidate various interesting facets of this glorious era under Banda Singh Bhadur.
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ASI to restore Pothimala building

“To declare it a national monument or not is the prerogative of the Centre. As per the history of the building and structures, it is worth a national monument,” he claimed, adding that the work of restoration and preservation could be completed in two years.
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Environmental Protection in Sikhism

In Sikh beliefs a concern for the environment is part of an integrated approach to life and nature. As all creation has the same origin and end, humans must have consciousness of their place in creation
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On Losing a Historic Sikh Space

When hallowed grounds make way for fairway greens, you have a lens into contemporary elite culture in Punjab.
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