With Lahore — the resting place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh — now beyond reach due to strained Indo-Pak ties, devotees and historians commemorated the 185th death anniversary of the Sikh emperor at his Summer Palace in Amritsar, Punjab.
🔑 Key Highlights:
🏰 Alternative Site: The Summer Palace in Ram Bagh, Amritsar hosted the main remembrance event.
🕯️ Rituals and Tributes: Ceremonies, kirtans, and lectures were held to honor Ranjit Singh’s legacy.
🌍 Geopolitical Shift: With visits to Pakistan difficult, Indian heritage sites play a larger role in Sikh commemorations.
🧭 Why Pakistan Is Not an Option
Traditionally, the Sikh emperor’s death anniversary is marked near his samadhi in Lahore, but tense diplomatic relations, visa constraints, and security issues have made travel nearly impossible for Indian devotees. This has led to renewed focus on preserving Sikh heritage within India.
🏇 Remembering Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Known as the "Lion of Punjab", Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780–1839) unified various Sikh misls and established a powerful secular empire with Lahore as its capital. His rule was marked by religious tolerance, architectural patronage, and military modernization.
🏛️ Reviving Indian Heritage Spaces
🛕 Ram Bagh Complex Restoration: Efforts are underway to renovate the Summer Palace and gardens as a historic hub.
🧑🎓 Cultural Events: Exhibitions and school programs are promoting knowledge of Ranjit Singh’s reign.
📜 Heritage Advocacy: Calls grow for international recognition of Sikh sites in India as pilgrimage alternatives.
❓FAQs
Q1. Why wasn’t Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s anniversary observed in Lahore this year?
Due to diplomatic tensions and visa restrictions, Indian devotees could not travel to Pakistan.
Q2. What is the significance of the Summer Palace in Amritsar?
It was one of Ranjit Singh’s residences and now serves as a heritage site for Sikh history.
Q3. Are there any restoration projects planned for Ram Bagh?
Yes, state heritage bodies have launched initiatives to restore the palace and surrounding gardens.
Q4. Who organizes the anniversary event in India?
Local Sikh groups, historians, and cultural bodies collaborate to host the annual tribute.
published on 30 june
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