{"id":6476,"date":"2015-03-16T16:53:43","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T11:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=6476"},"modified":"2025-03-21T17:03:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T11:33:07","slug":"16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/","title":{"rendered":"16th-Century Sikh Artifacts at Khadoor Sahib Recognized for Preservation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/#Khadoor_Sahib_%E2%80%93_A_Treasure_Trove_of_Sikh_Heritage\" >Khadoor Sahib &#8211; A Treasure Trove of Sikh Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/#The_Historical_Significance_of_Khadoor_Sahib\" >The Historical Significance of Khadoor Sahib<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/#Efforts_to_Preserve_Sikh_Heritage\" >Efforts to Preserve Sikh Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/#The_Unique_Architecture_of_the_Heritage_Sites\" >The Unique Architecture of the Heritage Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/#Next_Steps_%E2%80%93_Appeal_to_the_Archaeological_Survey_of_India_ASI\" >Next Steps &#8211; Appeal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/16th-century-sikh-artifacts-at-khadoor-sahib-recognized-for-preservation\/#Preserving_the_Legacy_for_Future_Generations\" >Preserving the Legacy for Future Generations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Khadoor_Sahib_%E2%80%93_A_Treasure_Trove_of_Sikh_Heritage\"><\/span>Khadoor Sahib &#8211; A Treasure Trove of Sikh Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Khadoor Sahib, a historically significant town in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, has received special recognition for its 16th-century Sikh artifacts. The Punjab Department of Cultural Affairs, Archaeology, and Museums has identified two historic structures from the era of Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru, as heritage sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These structures include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Baradari at Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib \u2013<\/strong> A 12-door building where Guru Angad Dev Ji preached Gurbani.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Well in Mata Khivi Langar Hall \u2013<\/strong> Built with Lakhauri bricks, similar to Nanakshahi bricks, dating back to the 16th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Historical_Significance_of_Khadoor_Sahib\"><\/span>The Historical Significance of Khadoor Sahib<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Khadoor Sahib holds immense importance in Sikh history as Guru Angad Dev Ji spent a major part of his life here. It was at this sacred place that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0He preached Gurbani and developed the Gurmukhi script.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0He established Mal Akhara, a wrestling arena, which was the first of its kind at that time.<\/li>\n<li>The town is even mentioned in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Efforts_to_Preserve_Sikh_Heritage\"><\/span>Efforts to Preserve Sikh Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The recognition of these historic sites comes after efforts by Baba Sewa Singh, an environmentalist and religious leader from Khadoor Sahib. Concerned about the rapid urbanization threatening heritage sites, Baba Sewa Singh requested the Archaeology Department to survey and identify historic buildings for preservation.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the request, Rajinder Singh Bath, the state\u2019s lone archaeological officer, visited the town and confirmed that these sites belonged to the time of Guru Angad Dev Ji. His team studied the architectural elements and construction materials, confirming their historical significance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Unique_Architecture_of_the_Heritage_Sites\"><\/span>The Unique Architecture of the Heritage Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Baradari at Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib \u2013 Built with Lakhauri bricks, this structure features 12 doors and served as a preaching site for Guru Angad Dev Ji.<\/li>\n<li>The Well in Mata Khivi Langar Hall \u2013 Named after Mata Khivi Ji, the wife of Guru Angad Dev Ji, who played a vital role in promoting the Sikh institution of \u2018Langar\u2019 (community kitchen).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Steps_%E2%80%93_Appeal_to_the_Archaeological_Survey_of_India_ASI\"><\/span>Next Steps &#8211; Appeal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recognizing the need for professional preservation, Sikh scholar Raghbir Singh Bains (Canada) and academician Bhagwant Singh Khehra, both associated with Baba Sewa Singh, plan to approach the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcac \u201cThe ASI has the expertise that we don\u2019t have. We hope it will consider our request,\u201d said Surjit Singh Gopipur, Public Relations Officer of the Nishan-e-Sikhi Educational Trust, run by Baba Sewa Singh.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preserving_the_Legacy_for_Future_Generations\"><\/span>Preserving the Legacy for Future Generations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baba Sewa Singh emphasized the importance of preserving these heritage structures, stating, \u201cThese buildings are our true heritage, which can inspire the young generation that is drifting away from our values.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With continued efforts, these historic Sikh artifacts at Khadoor Sahib will be protected and cherished for generations to come, ensuring the legacy of Guru Angad Dev Ji remains intact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Source: Hindustan Times<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Khadoor Sahib &#8211; A Treasure Trove of Sikh Heritage Khadoor Sahib, a historically significant town in Tarn Taran district, Punjab, has received special recognition for its 16th-century Sikh artifacts. 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