MP govt to set up museum in memory of Guru Gobind Singh

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government would set up a museum and hold a series of programmes in Burhanpur town to mark the 350th birth anniversary or “Parkash Parv” of tenth Sikh master Guru Gobind Singh from January 25 to 28.

Guru Gobind Singh, who was born in the 17th century, had stayed in Burhanpur’s Badi Sangat Gurdwara for six months and nine days before heading towards Nanded (Maharashtra), said state women and child development minister Archana Chitnis.

“Burhanpur is a significant place connected with the life of Guru Gobind Singh ji. A museum would be set up here. Besides, several other programmes would be organised to mark his birth anniversary celebrations,” Chitnis told report- ers at a press conference here.

She said ₹17.39 crore would be spent on the programmes. “Of this, the Centre has sanctioned ₹15.39 crore while the remaining expenses would be incurred by the state government. These programmes are being organised in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to celebrate the 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh,” the minister said.

The state government has already allotted two-acre land for the construction of the museum, she said.

A series of cultural programmes, including kirtan, shabad, folk dances from Punjab, would be organised from January 25 to 28.

“Similar programmes would also be organised in February as well,” Chitnis added.

Burhanpur, about 325km from the state capital, shares its border with Maharashtra.