Virasat-e-Khalsa, Heritage museum in Anandpur Sahib, India.
The Virasat-e-Khalsa museum spans 100 acres and features two main complexes connected by a ceremonial bridge, displaying extensive exhibitions about Sikh history.
The museum opened in 2011 to commemorate 500 years of Sikh history and the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa Panth establishment by Guru Gobind Singh.
The galleries present detailed artistic representations of the first five Gurus' lives, documenting their contributions to the development of Sikhism through time.
Visitors receive audio guides that automatically activate when entering specific exhibition areas, providing detailed information in multiple languages throughout the museum.
The eastern complex contains the world's largest hand-painted mural, created by artist Orijit Sen, depicting Punjab's history through visual storytelling.
Location: Anandpur Sahib
Inception: November 25, 2011
Website: http://virasat-e-khalsa.net
GPS coordinates: 31.23290,76.50750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54
This collection brings together major works by architect Moshe Safdie, whose practice is distinguished by particular attention to natural light, outdoor spaces, and the integration of buildings into their surroundings. From Montreal to Singapore, through Jerusalem and several American cities, his projects demonstrate an approach that seeks to reconcile contemporary needs with respect for local contexts. Among the featured works are Habitat 67 in Montreal, an experimental residential complex composed of stacked concrete modules offering each unit its own terrace, and the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore with its three towers connected by a 340-meter terrace. The collection also includes several museums such as the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Other projects like the Salt Lake City Public Library, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, or the Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex in India illustrate the diversity of architectural programs entrusted to Safdie throughout his career.
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