IEP Chandigarh, December 31
The Manohar Lal-led Haryana government has decided to give a new look to Lohgarh, so that the stories of valour and sacrifice of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur’, reach across the globe during the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
As desired by the Chief Minister the State Government is making dedicated efforts to revive this historical heritage so that the coming generations can get inspiration from the supreme sacrifice made by their great martyrs.
In this series, Chief Minister will lay the foundation stone of various development works at Lohgarh, the historical place of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur on January 1, 2023. He will also lay the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art museum.
In the first phase of the project, the work of the fort, main gate, and boundary wall will be completed. This memorial site located in Lohgarh will be expanded to an area of 20 acres. The visitors will get a glimpse of the great fort architecture of Punjab in the memorial complex. Installation of a Nanakshahi coin made by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in Lohgarh will enhance the beauty of the entrance.
In the museum, the essence of the entire life of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur from his birth till his last days will be shown.
This museum would be a blend of the life history of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur with the latest technologies, which will give visitors a feel of a new world.
The museum will have a multimedia show to showcase the life of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. Gallery-1 of the museum will depict the life story of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, starting from his youth time spend in Jammu to his last days spent in Nanded, where he earned the title of ‘Banda’ of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
While Gallery 2 will depict the reign of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, a multi-layered screen will show how Baba Banda Singh Bahadur inspired the Guru’s followers to join hands and take up arms against the wrongdoings of the Mughals.
The story then takes the visitor through the impressive campaign of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in the Punjab and his final victory at Sidaura. The story ends with the establishment of the Sikh Raj with the glorious Lohgarh as its capital. The last events of the life of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur have been included in gallery 3.
Meanwhile, Phase II of the project will have a global design competition for the installation of a giant statue of him, which will be a center of attraction. In the second phase, a martial arts school will also be set up in Lohgarh.
