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Akali Turban in 3d

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Reimagined through immersive technologies The Sikh Museum Initiative/Taran 3d have been working with the Royal Armouries for two years to recreate the Akali Turban in their collection. The other objects which have been 3d modelled include a shield and helmet turban. The Akali Turban represents the third object from the collections. This adds to over 20 objects already created in 3d. The Sik...
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Punjab Cultural Heritage Day (Free Event)

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Celebrating Punjab and Sikh history as part of Heritage Open Day with a number of events across Thetford Town centre. Including lectures, guided tours (see flyer for details). There will be a Wreath laying ceremony for Saragarhi Day. The Sikh Museum Initiative will be in attendance: 1) Akali Turban in 3d-You will be interact with our 3d Sikh relics and artefacts on our digital touchscr...
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New book: The British and the Sikhs: Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900

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british and the sikhs
THE BRITISH AND THE SIKHS C1700-1900Discovery, Warfare and FriendshipHelion & CompanyISBN: 9781911628248Images: 8pp colour section & 23 b/w images By Gurinder Singh Mann A newly published book weaves readers through anecdotes and important events highlighting the remarkable relationship between the British and the Sikhs which exists to this day. In this deeply-researched book, M...
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Rare Sikh Maharajah’s Sword recreated in 3d

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SMI 9: Khanda (with pistol) Date: before 1879 Original Location: Patiala, Punjab. Present location: Nottingham Museum Service Museum No: NCM 1879-105 This sword referred to as a Khanda is characterised by a basket hilt and a double-edged blade. Whilst traditionally associated with the Sikhs the Khanda has its origins in Orissa and was adopted by the Rajput’s in Northern India. The pe...
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3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion

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3D Relics of the Sikh Empire showcased at Princess Sophia Duleep Singh discussion In Leicester UK The fourth event where the Sikh Museum Initiative has been creating awareness around the importance of Sophia Duleep Singh The Anglo Sikh Museum will showcase a number of objects recreated in 3d. On Thursday 21 February, Leicester’s New Walk Museum and Art Gallery was the setting for a...
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When history meets Technology part 2-Mapping the online Sikh Museum

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  When history meets Technology part 2 Mapping the online Sikh Museum " An amazing eye opener. Thank You" " Really interesting.Learnt alot" 1st December 2018 Nishkam Centre Birmingham On Saturday 1st December at the Nishkam Centre, Birmingham we led the second session on educating the public on new technologies. Head of the SMI, Gurinder Singh Mann introduced the session ...
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When History meets Technology: Mapping the online Sikh Museum

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When history meets Technology-Mapping the online Sikh Museum " very useful and Informative session" " very good and insightful talk" Saturday 17th November Newarke Houses Museum Leicester The Sikh Museum Initiative hosted the first session on educating the public on new technologies. Head of the SMI, Gurinder Singh Mann introduced the session and stated that technology was moving ...
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Sophia Duleep Singh featured in new Suffragette Exhibition

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Leicester City Council Staff (Museums/Events Teams) and Leicester City Councillors and the SMI. Alice Hawkins and the Votes For Women exhibition New Walk Museum and Art Gallery Leicester The Sikh Museum Initiative has been working with the Leicester Museums Service to shed more light on the contribution made by Princess Sophia Duleep Singh (1876 – 1948) to the Suffragette movement. We have c...
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Sikh Relics and artefacts in the UK lecture

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Sikh Relics and artefacts in the UK lecture 18th September 2018 Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan, New Delhi On the 18th September head of the Sikh Museum Initiative-Gurinder Singh Mann gave a special lecture  on Sikh Relics and Artefacts in the UK at the prestigious Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan. The institute has undertaken great work on manuscripts, Sikh relics and preserving the works of Bhai V...
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