VIRASAT-E-KHALSA

Virasat-e-Khalsa is an outstanding tourist attraction of Punjab. It is placed at Anandpur Sahib which is very close to the capital of Punjab Chandigarh. It was established in April 13, 1999 by Amardeep Bahl. It has two sections with open space for exhibitions. This museum consists numerous features such as a auditorium which has a capacity of 400

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seats. Apart from this, there are different exhibition gallaries and a library which includes various Journals, Magazines and Religious books of sikh History and Punjabi Culture. Virasat-e-Khalsa is a storehouse of Culture, History, And Religion of Punjabi people.

CULTURE:-

When we enter into the main section of Virasat-e-Khalsa. we can observe the murals on walls standing on a walkway which reflects number of things about Punjabi Culture. It  gives explaination of  living, moral, beliefs.

1. It defines a real architecture of Punjabi villages in previous times. And the systematic        designing of houses which presents the interconnection between personal and social        of that time.

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2.It depicts that clothing of Punjabi People such as  men wear “Kurta Pajama” and                    women prefer to wear “Punjabi Salwar Suit”.

3. The images of social gathering places such a ” Satth” reflects the brotherhood and              caring nature of Punjabi people.

4. Besides this, it shows the various Festivals, Rituals, Customs, Ceremonies of Punjab         such as Diwali, Lohri, Anand Karaj and Vaisakhi. There are numerous antique pieces in  this gallay such as Spinning Wheel, Bull-Cart, Radio, Cycle, Handmade Fans, Phulkari.

5. The Famous Dance forms of Punjab “Giddha” and “Bhangra” can also be observed             here. People of Punjab express their joys and get relief from their everyday stress              and troubles.

Sikh Museum express the real picture of norms, beliefs, customs, clothing,architecture      and traditional folk arts of Punjab.                                                                                                          Reference :

.              Virasat-e-Khalsa – A Museum of Sikh History Anandpur Sahib. (2017, January 05). Retrieved from http://desitraveler.com/virasat-e-khalsa/