Sikh Heritage: Celebrating Global Success through Calendars
Sikh Heritage Initiatives Sikhlens and Sikh Museum initiative have been pivotal in promoting and preserving the rich Sikh heritage worldwide. By disseminating educational calendars that capture this vibrant culture, they are ensuring that generations to come can connect with their roots. Global Distribution of Sikh Heritage Calendars The calendars were
Exhibition and Calendar Launch
Sikhlens Patrons’ Night – THURS, NOV 21Leatherby Libraries and Fish Interfaith Center – Chapman University.California, USA It was an incredible evening celebrating Sikh culture, with over 200 invited guests worldwide in attendance. The opening of the 120-day art exhibition, followed by a wonderful dinner and festivities, truly highlighted the strong
First 3D Sikh Interactive at The Royal Armouries
The digital project painstakingly recreated three objects from the museum’s South Asian Sikh collection, enabling visitors to interact with digital versions of rare historical pieces of armour for the first time in its 700-year history. Following on from the display of Sikh Relics at the Anglo Sikh Wars Exhibition (2017),
Sikh Swords
SMI 19: Sikh Sword-Talwar and KattiLocation: PunjabGeneral swords depicted The sword named a Talwar a weapon choice for Sikhs and a Katti a traditional Indian sword. History An observer during the Anglo Sikh Wars noted “Our English cavalry with their blunt swords were most unequally matched against the Sikhs with
Harimandir Sahib Gold Dome
Harimandir Sahib Gold Dome by Sikh Museum Initiative on Sketchfab SMI 18: Gold dome-Harimandir SahibLocation: Amritsar, Punjab One of the Golden Domes on the sacred Sikh Shrine Harimandir Sahib or (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab. These domes can be seen on the upper part of the Gurdwara. History The shrine
Lahore Shield
SMI 16: Lahore Shield.Date: Probably early nineteenth centuryLocation: The Royal Armouries, Leeds: Object number: XXVIA.140 This round shield is of watered steel, elaborately decorated with a border in gold koftgari. Presented by the East India Company in 1851. History The Shield has a surface of the metal inside the border are
Sikh Helmet
SMI 17: Sikh HelmetDate: Probably nineteenth centuryPrevious location: Lahore, Punjab.Location: The Royal Armouries, Leeds: Object number: XXVIA.35 A Sikh Helmet moulded into a shape resembling the Sikh turban. This is one of a small number of helmets, probably made in Lahore, with skulls or bowls shaped in the form of
Leicester Sikh Manuscript
In the above model select ” static pose ” or ” open” and press the play button. SMI 15: Sikh manuscriptDate: Early 1800 Size: 28 cm x 19 cmPrevious Location: Punjab, India. Location: MS 241, University of Leicester A Sikh Manuscript found on the battlefields of Ferozeshah, Punjab containing verses
Khalsa Army Flag
SMI 14: Khalsa Army flag Date: Prior to 1849The Khalsa Army flag used by the Khalsa Army during the Anglo Sikh Wars of 1845-1846 and 1848-1849. The flag is composed of of triangular form with three seams, one side with central gilt solar motif on floral ground, the other with
The Sutlej Medal
SMI 13: Sutlej MedalDate: 1846Location: UK The Sutlej Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1846, for issue to officers and men of the British Army and East India Company who served in the Sutlej campaign or First Anglo-Sikh War of 1845-1846 in Punjab, India. History The Anglo Sikh wars
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