Lahore to have Sikh Heritage Museum
Bust of Maharaja Duleep Singh at the Lahore Fort LAHORE – More than 500 Sikhs are in the Punjab capital city to attend their annual religious rituals on the 177th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. These pilgrims will carry a very good news for the Sikh community – establishment of
Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India and Cultural Representation
This article was printed for INTEL. SMI’s Gurinder Singh Mann was interviewed for the story. As one of the first major franchises to set a game in the country, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India brings an underserved cultural identity to light. India is a diverse country, home to some 3499 separate
SMI Lecture: The Lost Sikh Heritage in Pakistan
Saturday 25th June 2016 Ramgharia Board Gurdwara Leicester After the partition of India many sacred shrines of the Sikhs were lost to Pakistan. As a result over the many decades the history and heritage of the Sikhs in Pakistan has been disappearing due to neglect, and the forcible possession of
International Sikh Research Conference showcases the depth in global Sikh research.
ISRC 2016 held at the University of Warwick was a major success. The third International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) showcased the research of University students as well as seasoned scholars of the Sikh faith. The conference was convened by Harjinder Singh Lallie (University of Warwick) and Gurinder Singh Mann (Director
Vadda Ghallughara: Sikh ‘holocaust’ monument is a symbol of govt negligence
Spread over 9.5 acres at Kup Rohira village in Sangrur district stands the ‘Vadda Ghallughara’ (big holocaust) built in the memory of 35,000 Sikhs who were massacred by the army of Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali in February 5,1762. The memorial, depicting the 254-year-old Sikh history and built at a
SMI lecture: Jassa Singh Ramgharia was a ‘lion in battle’
Ramgharia Council UK celebrates: Ramgharia Misl Day On Monday 30th May Gurinder Singh Mann delivered a special presentation on the history and legacy of Sikh warrior of the Ramgharia Misl-Jassa Singh Ramgharia (1723-1803). Mann explained the relevance of the Jassa Singh during the Misl period and the impact of capturing
Amritsar: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s statue to be installed at Malika Da Butt
Statues of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, Akali Phula Singh and Hari Singh Nalwa to be installed. The Malika Da Butt roundabout, close to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, will soon have a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh – the famed Punjab ruler whose kingdom was annexed by the British soon after
Overflowing garbage marks the spot where the final blow was dealt to the Sikh Empire
The pavilion which contained one of the most famous gardens in Lahore is now in ruins. Sitting inside the baradari (pavilion), Maharaja Sher Singh and his son, Kanvar Pratab Singh, watched the Khalsa Army parade in front of them. Before him, his father, Maharaja Ranjit Singh too sometimes used to
Taxi driver’s £40 car boot find turns out to be £75,000 Sikh miniature
The gouache on paper that made £75,000 at Roseberys’ Islamic & Indian Arts sale. Bidders identified the subject as the walled old town of Amritsar with the Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib, the holiest religious complex of the Sikh religion, in the background. Given a rudimentary catalogue description and estimated
Guru Gobind Singh’s armour recreated in 3D
Updated on 5th January 2017 Guru Gobind Singh’s armour recreated in 3D Taran3D has joined with the Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) to recreate one of the plates from the body armour of Guru Gobind Singh. The body armour commonly known as Charaina or four mirrors has been patterned to bring out
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