by Punjabnewswire4u (Balbir)
ANANDPUR SAHIB, NOV 25
A
golden chapter in the history was scripted today as Five Sikh Head Priests and
Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today dedicated Virasat-E-Khalsa,
a monumental museum depicting the evolution of Khalsa Panth right from Guru
Nanak era to Guru Gobind Singh’s Khalsa Raj, depicting the sacrifices of Sikhs
for unity and integrity of the country.
As the five head priests of five
Takhts and Mr. Badal dedicated it to the humanity, religious heads of all
religions, representatives of all casts and people from various countries
described it a new symbol of humanity depicting universal brotherhood and love.
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal
and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal honoured the people
associated with the project with robe of honour and Sukhbir in his address
described Virasat-E-Khalsa as 8th wonder of the world that is set to
put Sri Anandpur Sahib on global tourist map.
Dedicating Virasat-E-Khalsa to the
humanity, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh described it as a important
day in the history when the first project of its own kind depicting history and
evolution of Khalsa Panth is being inaugurate. He said that the vividly
depicted sacrifices of Sikhs in this memorial are set to perpetuate the memory
of martyrs.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Parkash
Singh Badal thanked Almighty for giving him strength and opportunity to
accomplish this monumental task and his humble duty towards Sikh Panth and
humanity.
In an emotionally choked voice Mr.
Badal said that, “I am thankful to Waheguru that he made me Chief Minister four
times, gave me an opportunity to conceive and complete this monumental project
besides monuments dedicated to Chotta Ghallughara, Vadda Ghallughara and
victory of Sirhind by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
These monuments would be guiding force for our future generations that
are set to educate them about selfless sacrifices of Sikhs for guarding the
unity and integrity of the country”.
The Chief Minister said that we should
view Virasat-E-Khalsa rising above all religions, all parties, all castes as
this monument is dedicated to the humanity denoting the message of ‘Sarbatt Da
Bhala’ given to us by the first Guru of Sikhs. Lamenting that we are alienating
ourselves from the rich religious and cultural heritage and our younger
generation was oblivious of selfless sacrifices of Sikhs. He said that we
hardly remembered Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, who 12 years after formation of
Khalsa Panth was responsible for First Khalsa Raj in India. Describing Baba
Banda Singh Bahadur as first martyr of freedom struggle, he said that monument
at Chapparchirri to be inaugurated on November 30, 2011 would
remind the coming generation about his bravery and selfless sacrifice.
Mr. Badal said that next five days
would be the most important days in the history of the world when such an important
historical monuments would be dedicated to the humanity. Mr. Badal said that
Vadda Ghallughara memorial at Kup Rahiri, depicting the holocaust of 35000 and
Chotta Ghallughara memorial at Kahnuwan Chhumb, dedicated to holocaust of 15000
Sikhs would keep their memories alive for future generation.
He said that it was God’s grace that
gave him strength and power to visualize these projects and translate them into
reality. He said that it was on God’s direction that I was able to meet Moshe
Safidi during my visit to Israel and could motivate him to plan and construct
Virasat-E-Khalsa. He said that I am thankful to the God that I have been able
to serve the people of Punjab for Four terms as Chief Minister and accomplish
these tasks successfully. He sought forgiveness from the God for any
inadvertent mistake committed by him during his lifetime. “I am at the fag end
of my life, when I may get a call of the God anytime but I am fully satisfied
that with the grace of God I have been able to accomplish these projects and do
my humble duty to Khalsa Panth”.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nitin
Gadkari, National President Bhartiya Janata Party, expressed happiness to be
associated with the inaugural function of Virasat-E-Khalsa that was depicting
500-year old history of Khalsa Panth. He said that he and his family was
associated with Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib Nander and he was indebted to Sardar
Badal for associating him with this project. Mr. Gadkari said that being
associated with conceptualization of manning concrete projects, I find this a
world class project that exceeds your imaginations. He congratulated Mr. Badal
for conceptualizing such a project and getting it completed with a record time.
Spiritual Guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
speaking on the occasion, said that every Indian citizen was indebted to Khalsa
Panth for countless and selfless sacrifices made by them at alter of freedom of
Freedom struggle. He said that this monument Virasat-E-Khalsa is going to
connect our future generations with our heritage. He said that our heritage is
just like our root, stronger the root stronger would be the civilization.
Paying glorious tributes to Sikh Gurus Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that in this
era of corruption, the message of universal brotherhood and selfless sacrifices
of Sikh Gurus should be propagated every nook and corner of the country. He said that time has come when every citizen
should become ‘Sant-Sipahi’.
Earlier renowned Bollywood singer Asha
Bhonsle, started the function with Shabad Gayan and recited the ‘Mere Sahib,
Mere Sahib’. She was emotional as she recalled her association with Takhat Sri
Hazoor Sahib, Nander and said that every Maharashtrian family was indebted to
Sikh Gurus for blessing them with Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib. She said that though
she has sung so many Punjabi songs but it was her maiden visit to Punjab.
Jaspinder Narula rendered the shabad ‘Deh Shiva Bar
Mohe Ehe, Shubh Karman Te Kabhun Nan Taroon’, and it was followed by ardass by
Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib’s Jathedar Giani Tarlochan Singh.
As five head priests accompanied by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal pushed the button to unveil the inaugural plaque, the
whole sky was filled with fireworks and a glider showered flower petals over
the assembled congregation marking the new chapter in the history of Khalsa
Panth.
After the inaugurating the project the
dignitaries were conducted through the galleries of the project depicting the
history and evolution of Khalsa Panth in 15 different galleries.
Besides all cabinet ministers
including Mr. Tikshan Sud, Mr. Avtar
Singh Makkar, President SGPC, Mr. Nirmal Singh Kahlon Speaker Punjab Vidhan
Sabha, Mr. Om Parkash Chautala, Former Chief Minister Haryana, Mr. Navjot Sidhu
Member Parliament, Harsimrat Kaur Badal,l Mr. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, Members
Parliament, Jagat Guru Shankracharaya Jyotirmath Swami Madhav Ashram Ji, Bapu
Asa Ram, Mian Mr. Imran Massod, Education Minister Pakistan, Mr. Rai Azizullah,
Member Paliament Pakistan, Mr. Vaiko, Member Parliament, Mr. Dalip Sangheri, Agriculture
Minister Gujrat, Mr. Moshe Saifdi, Israeli Architect. Mr. N.S. Rai, Executive
Director L&T, Ruby Dhala, Former Canadian MP, Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal, Mr.
Gurbax Singh Malhi, Former Canadian Minister, Mr. Barjinder Singh Hamdard,
Editor Ajit, Mr. Raj Chengappa, Editor In Chief, Tribune Group, Mr. Vipan
Pubby, Resident Editor Indian Express, Mr. Manish Tiwari, Editor Daily Post,
Youth Akali Dal President, Mr. Bikram Singh Majithia, Bibi Jagir Kaur former
SGPC Chief, Mr. Darbara Singh Guru, Principal Secretary to CM and First
Baptised Sikh policeman in Canada Mr. Baljit Singh Dhillon, were also present
on the occasion.
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