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New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to revamp Guru Teg Bahadur Memorial, located near the Singhu border on GT Road, and develop it into a tourist attraction.
Officials said Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation had initiated the process to engage a consultant to conceptualise, design and create a light and sound show, while the repair and beautification of the memorial had already started.
According to them, tourism minister Kapil Mishra and environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa visited the memorial along with a team of officials in April and found it in a state of neglect. Mishra had said the place deserved to be a cultural and spiritual beacon and would soon be revamped to include laser shows, cultural performances and guided heritage tours, while visitor facilities would be upgraded to make it a must-visit destination for devotees and tourists alike.
A govt official mentioned that the show would feature vibrant visuals and animations, making it a unique and memorable event. "The consultant is expected to give particular attention to the life of Guru Teg Bahadur. The design should preferably be energy efficient, using traditional materials, natural light, etc. The laser-controlled sound and light show has been proposed to be based on the life of Guru Teg Bahadur, ‘Hind Ki Chadar'," said an official.
Spanning 11.87 acres, the memorial is dedicated to the supreme sacrifice of the ninth guru of Sikhism. The complex features a 24-metre-high central pylon symbolising his spiritual strength, flanked by three C-shaped arches representing his followers, and 10 monoliths inscribed with the teachings of the 10 Sikh gurus.
Officials said the light and sound show was once a popular attraction at the site, but was non-functional for several years. "We now intend to develop it in a manner that allows tourists and pilgrims from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir to visit and learn about the life and sacrifices of Guru Teg Bahadur," said an official.
