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January 13, 2010 | Chief Khalsa Diwan exhibits Sikh weapons | Amritsar: The Chief Khalsa Diwan, the oldest socio-religious organization of the Sikhs, recently hosted an exhibition on the cultural heritage of Sikhs.
The major attraction of the three-day exhibition was replicas of weapons used
by the Sikh Gurus and warriors in various battles. Over 80 types of weapons
manufactured
in Patiala after taking references from the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib were displayed
in the exhibition, which will now be permanently placed in an upcoming museum
of the Chief Khalsa Diwan . “It is very important to make our children aware of
the weapons used by brave warriors to protect India and to wage a war against
injustice. We have planned this exhibition according to the references we got
from history, Gurbani and the battles fought by Guru Gobindji , which is mentioned
in books Surya Prakash and Kalki ka Chamatkar. Bhai Veer Singh, Jaggi and Pangu
have contributed greatly,” said Bhag Singh Ankhi , Secretary of Chief Khalsa Diwan.
The organization also exhibited treasured photographs of Sikh gurus and warriors,
and handwritten manuscripts. The Guru Granth Sahib, the Holy Scripture of the
Sikhs, promotes the message of equality among all beings. And, the Chief Khalsa
Diwan conveys this essential message to the younger generation. “Female feoticide
is the highest in Punjab as compared to other states. So, if we take the support
of the media to spread awareness about female feoticide and Sikhs cutting their
hair through tele-films, plays and tele-serials, we certainly become successful,”
said Gyani Gurbachan Singh , Jathedar, Akal Takht . The Diwan has also set up
museum of old Sikh music instrument in the central orphanage of the Chief Khalsa
Diwan . It teaches the youth about various musical instruments, which are not
being used. |
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