CM dedicates Baba Jeevan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) memorial to people

Memorial will be a humble tribute to legendary Sikh warrior who brought severed head of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji

Reiterates commitment to perpetuate glorious legacy of the state

Sri Anandpur Sahib, October 5-Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated the state of art memorial constructed on the name of legendary Sikh martyr Baba Jiwan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) at a cost of Rs 20 crore.

The Chief Minister bowed his head with deep reverence and respect before the supreme sacrifice of Bhai Jeevan Singh Ji, who attained martyrdom fighting against one and a quarter lakh Mughal soldiers in the historic Battle of Chamkaur Sahib. He said that on the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa, five galleries dedicated to humanity are being inaugurated today in memory of Baba Jiwan Singh ji, embodying the spirit of history through their design.

Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the design of this memorial has been prepared by the Architecture Wing of Sri Guru Nanak Dev University.

The Chief Minister said that the memorial has been completed in two phases as in the first phase, the construction of the main building was completed and inaugurated in February 2024. In the second phase, he said that the five galleries built within the two wings of the building are being dedicated today adding that total cost of the project is Rs 29 crore. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the museum will showcase the life and sacrifice made by legendary Sikh warrior Baba Jeevan Singh in a befitting manner.

The Chief Minister said that visitors will get the information about the memorial through models and videos displayed at the entrance of the memorial adding that the first gallery gives information about the Sikh Gurus and illustrates how Baba Jeevan Singh’s ancestors had been spiritually connected with them from the beginning. He said that the Modern technology has been used to bring history to life here adding that the second gallery portrays the marriage of Baba Jeevan Singh’s parents, his birth, and the ancestral lineage of his family. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the third gallery depicts the persecution of the Kashmiri Pandits, their plea to the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, his departure from Sri Anandpur Sahib for martyrdom, and Baba Jeevan Singh’s early life and education.

The Chief Minister further said that it also features an audio-visual presentation of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom at Chandni Chowk and a recreated scene showing Bhai Jaita Ji bringing back the Guru’s severed head. He said that the fourth gallery displays, through paintings and multimedia, the moment Baba Jeevan Singh presented the sacred head of ninth Guru to the young Guru Gobind Singh Ji, after which he was conferred the title Rangretta Guru Ka Beta. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that arduous journey to Baba Jeevan Singh to bring back Guru Ji’s head to Kiratpur Sahib from Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib Delhi will also inspire younger generations for selfless service adding that this gallery also showcases Baba Jeevan Singh Ji’s role as the first drummer, his marriage, the creation of the Khalsa, and his bravery in various battles.

The Chief Minister said that the fifth gallery showcases the historic meditation sites related to Baba Jeevan Singh Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib, the departure of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his family from Anandpur Sahib, and concludes with an animated representation of Baba Jeevan Singh Ji’s life and martyrdom. He said that after the galleries, there is a gift shop and an exhibition area featuring locations connected to Punjab Tourism. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is committed to perpetuate the glorious legacy of the state for future generations and no stone is being left unturned for this noble task.

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CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF HERITAGE WALKWAY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB

ROUTE LEADING TO THE TAKHT SRI KESHGARH SAHIB TO HAVE 580 METRE WALKWAY AT A COST OF RS 25 CRORE

WILL VEHEMENTLY RAISE ISSUE OF JOINING ALL TAKHTS THROUGH RAIL ROUTE WITH GOI

Sri Anandpur Sahib, October 5-Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a heritage walkway being constructed in the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib at a cost of Rs 18 crore.

Giving the details, the Chief Minister said that he is fortunate that Waheguru ji has blessed him with the opportunity to be part of this noble service. He said that the sacred city of Sri Anandpur Sahib has created history as this land has not only transformed the history of Punjab and the Sikh community but also gave a major turn to the history of India itself. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it was on this very historic land that the Tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, on the day of Baisakhi in 1699, established the Khalsa Panth.

The Chief Minister said that even today, Punjabis draw both spiritual and physical strength from this holy site and take inspiration to fight against tyranny, injustice and oppression. He said that the state government is commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, also known as the ‘Hind Di Chadar’. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is duty bound to develop this pious land due to which the route leading to the Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is being developed as a heritage walkway using white marble.

The Chief Minister said that the project will be developed at a cost of Rs 25 crore and will be completed by March 31, 2026. He said that this initiative will further play a major role in developing Sri Anandpur Sahib as a global center for tourism, especially religious tourism. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that a large and attractive main gate will be constructed at the entrance to draw the attention of pilgrims and visitors.

The Chief Minister said that shaded trees mentioned in the Holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji will be planted along with the white marble pavement. He said that the 580-meter-long walkway will be mainly divided into two parts one passing in front of the sacred Sarovar (holy pool) and the other forming steps leading up to the Takht Sahib, ensuring convenience for the devotees. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on both sides of the walkway, through splendid paintings and artistic techniques, the history of the birthplace of the Khalsa Panth Sri Anandpur Sahib will be beautifully depicted adding that besides the main gate, additional gates will be constructed along the routes leading to the Sarovar and the parking areas to maintain architectural uniformity in design.

Meanwhile, interacting with the media persons, the Chief Minister said that the state government will vehemently raise the issue of joining all the five Takhts through Rail route with the Union Government. He said that it is the need of hour to facilitate the people on one hand and give boost to religious tourism in the other. Bhagwant Singh Mann also announced that the state government will give much needed push to start work on Sri Anandpur Sahib-Mata Naina Devi ropeway soon.

On the occasion Cabinet Ministers Harjot Singh Bains and Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, Advisor Tourism and Cultural Affairs Deepak Bali and others were also present.