An exhibition of books, rare manuscripts and photographs relating to Sikhism, Sikh Gurus, history and freedom fighters of Punjab and other martyrs including publications on Shaheed Bhagat Singh was inaugurated here on Thursday at the Guru Nanak Dev University.
Akal Takht Jathedar Sahib Gyani Joginder Singh Vedanti, and Member of Parliament Tarlochan Singh were the Chief Guests.
Vice-Chancellor Jai Rup Singh, who accompanied the dignitaries, said photographs and books on Sikh history, Buddhism, Islam, on display gave valuable information and a good source of motivation for the youth.
A catalogues of manuscripts in five volumes in print form and on CDs and DVDs have also been prepared and placed in the exhibition, which will be till December 6.
In this exhibition, manuscripts including 'Panchwani' (Samrat 1732 Bikrami), Janamsakhi Guru Nanak Shah ji ki (samat 1834 Bikrami) and Jahangir Nama in Persian were also displayed.
Apart from these rare manuscripts, books and photographs relating to Kamagata Maru, Jallianwala Bagh, Akali morchas, freedom fighters of Punjab and other martyrs including publications on Shaheed Bhagat Singh were also included in the exhibition. (Agencies)
Editors Note: The digitization of Manuscripts is now being undertaken by various Universities in Punjab and all overall over India. UKPHA is now in the preliminary phases of cataloguing and digitizing manuscripts from various institutions in the UK.