Haryana Government Emphasizes Sikh Heritage at Baisakhi Festival 2026
Haryana govt committed to promoting teachings of Sikh Gurus: Saini
Hindustan Times
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting the teachings of Sikh Gurus during the Baisakhi Festival 2026 in Kurukshetra. The event featured cultural exhibitions, competitions, and the announcement of a new Sikh museum in Umri, Kurukshetra, aimed at preserving Sikh history.
- 01Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the promotion of Sikh teachings.
- 02The Baisakhi Festival 2026 included cultural exhibitions and competitions.
- 03A Sikh museum will soon be inaugurated in Umri, Kurukshetra.
- 04Pilgrimages are organized under the Chief Minister’s Teerth Darshan Yojana.
- 05The museum development is backed by a ₹124 crore tender.
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During the Baisakhi Festival 2026 held in Kurukshetra, Haryana, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to promote the teachings of Sikh Gurus and preserve cultural heritage. The event, organized by the arts and culture department, featured an exhibition on Sikh history and the state's achievements, as well as competitions in wrestling and kite flying. Notably, Saini announced the upcoming inauguration of a Sikh museum in Umri, Kurukshetra, which will showcase Sikh history and culture. This museum is being developed on 5 acres of land provided by the Kurukshetra Development Board, with a tender worth ₹124 crore issued for its construction. Additionally, the Chief Minister mentioned that pilgrimages are organized under the Chief Minister’s Teerth Darshan Yojana, with a train set to depart from Kurukshetra to Sri Nanded Sahib on May 5.
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The establishment of the Sikh museum will enhance local cultural education and tourism in Kurukshetra, benefiting the community and visitors interested in Sikh heritage.
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