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Hi-tech Sikh museum set to come
up at Nanded
WSN Network
 NANDED:
Perhaps it is time for Sikh museums to spring up in many places, and
the development is in keeping with the fervour of religiosity
inspired largely by the Diaspora efforts and the celebrations of the
Guru'ta Gaddi Diwas. Now it seems a state-of-the-art Sikh museum is
set to come up at Nanded at a cost of Rs 20 crore as part of
tercentenary celebrations of Gurta Gaddi Diwas.
The development has
been confirmed by Nanded's Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar
Sahib Gurdwara Board chairman Dr P.S. Pasricha who said latest
technologies will be used in the new museum.
"Visitors will be imparted information about Sikh religion in either
of four languages - Punjabi, English, Hindi and Marathi. The touch
screen systems, latest gadgets, and many attractions will punctuate
the over 30,000 square feet area. The museum will employ graphics
and animation strategies and technology shall be put to use to pass
on the message of Sikh gurus to youth, particularly those residing
abroad, to save them from ever-increasing western culture
influence," Pasricha, the former Maharashtra police chief, said.
The first phase of this museum-cum-art gallery would be made
operational in 13,000 square feet area within next two months, while
the entire project would be completed by October-end. Pasricha said
approximately 11 acres of land surrounding the complex was being
developed with landscaping and fountains. Fountain shows are being
planned for the night to describe Sikh religion.
Pasricha also said Godavari riverfront is being developed and
construction of 100-feet roads on both sides of the river was
undertaken by the board. Godavari will form an aquaduct and will
provide a feeling of divinity and spirituality to all those who will
enjoy the fascinating scenery of the original Godavari. Efforts were
on to tap religious tourism with construction of special NRI Yatri
Niwas with luxurious rooms and suites of international standards.
Pasricha is also leading efforts to ensure that the new airport at
Nanded, likely to operational from May 1, 2008, be named after Guru
Gobind Singh.
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April 2008
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