First-ever International Symposium on Sikh Architecture tomorrow

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, September 5

To commemorate the Prakash Utsav of Guru Granth Sahib, Saakaar Foundation, Chandigarh would be organising first-ever virtual International Symposium on Sikh Architecture on September 7, 14 and 21.

This symposium is aimed at bringing experts from across the world to share their views, documentation and knowledge on ‘Sikh Architecture’.

Surinder Bahga, chairman of the foundation, said: “It is estimated that about 1,000 architects and other professionals from the world will attend this symposium. Eight architecture schools and universities of north India are collaborating in this noble cause, besides some national-level organisations such as The Sikh Chamber of Commerce, Indian Institute of Architects, Chandigarh and Punjab Chapters, Fire and Security Association of India, ASSOCHAM GEM and Ashray among others.”

It will have three technical sessions. The first session will include lectures by eminent academicians and architects. The second session on “Historical Perspectives” will be held on September 14. The concluding session will be on Contemporary Sikh Architecture on September 21, 2021.