Chandigarh, August 24:
On the auspicious occasion of First Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, who represents the Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency, has announced a major project to develop a majestic Heritage Street, stretching from the main Gurudwara Sahib to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, the holy place where 10th Sikh Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth.
Extending warm greetings to the Sikh Sangat living across the globe on the auspicious occasion of 1st Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the Heritage Street project aims to create a serene spiritual oasis by transforming the sacred route with exquisite marble work, meticulous landscaping and enchanting lighting to enhance the overall spiritual experience.
Further elaborating on the ambitious project, the Education Minister informed that Rs 25 crore will be spent under the first phase of the project and the route will be metamorphose into tranquil pedestrian-friendly zone, free from vehicular traffic. This will enable devotees to traverse the sacred path with serenity and reverence. Moreover, the stairs leading to Takht Sahib will be tastefully renovated with exquisite marble and intricate design, thereby augmenting the site’s grandeur and spiritual significance.
With the tender process now complete, S. Harjot Singh Bains shared that the project will be launched soon, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann slated to inaugurate it. This development will not only enrich the spiritual experience for devotees but also stimulate local tourism, besides, further enhancing facilities for pilgrims at the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib.
