Virasat-e-Khalsa, Heritage museum in Anandpur Sahib, India.
Virasat-e-Khalsa is a museum in Anandpur Sahib in the state of Punjab, India, housed in two building complexes connected by a wide bridge. The galleries spread across multiple floors with objects, paintings, light installations and multimedia presentations.
The museum opened in 2011 to honor the founding of the Khalsa in 1699 and five centuries of religious development. Construction took several years and aimed to create a lasting symbol for the region.
The exhibition halls show daily life of the Gurus through paintings, sculptures and recreated scenes that translate teachings into human encounters. Visitors see how religious ideas connected with work, family and community.
The audio guides start automatically when entering a new room, so no manual interaction is needed. Visitors should plan a few hours to walk through all areas at a comfortable pace.
The eastern complex houses a hand-painted mural by Orijit Sen that covers an entire wall, showing scenes from Punjab's history in continuous narrative. The work combines traditional painting techniques with modern storytelling.
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