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11 May 2014

Virasat-e-Khalsa Sikhs Heritage Memorial Complex Museum About Visiting

 Virasat-e-Khalsa Sikhs Heritage Memorial Complex Museum

 
Virasat-e-Khalsa is a museum of the Sikhs located in the holy town, Anandpur Sahib, near Chandigarh, the capital of the state of Punjab. The museum celebrates 500 years of the Sikh history and the 300th anniversary of the birth of Khalsa, based on the scriptures written by the tenth and last guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh ji

Languages Spoken

The official language in Punjab is Punjabi. However, Hindi and English are also spoken.

Mission

Through innovative exhibits and programming, and by offering superior services to its visitors, Virasat-e-Khalsa is committed to providing access to the history and living culture of the Sikhs and of the Punjab region. In all aspects of its operation, the Virasat-e-Khalsa provides a model for groundbreaking and forward-looking cultural heritage interpretation best practice in South Asia. 
In all its endeavours, Virasat-e-khalsa is guided by the highest principles of access, service, and excellence. 

Other Places of Pilgrimage Importance

    1. Gurudwara Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib
    2. Fort Sri Anandgarh Sahib
    3. Gurudwara Guru-Ka-Mahal (Bhora Sahib)
    4. Gurudwara Thara Sahib
    5. Gurudwara Sis-Ganj Sahib
    6. Gurudwara Akal Bunga
    7. Gurudwara Damdama Sahib
    8. Gurudwara Manji Sahib

     

    Hours of Operation

    The Museum is closed every Monday. Entry is free. Maximum 7200 people can visit a day meaning there by issuing of entry passes opens at 8.00 AM (IST) and closes at 8:00 pm (IST). Visitors are requested to enter museum as per scheduled time indicated on the pass.