Lecture organised on works of architect Bhai Ram Singh

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, on Wednesday organised a lecture series at Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan ahead of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur.

The event, jointly hosted by the department of architecture, Guru Ramdas School of Planning, and the department of education, honoured the supreme sacrifice made by the Guru, the legacy of his disciples Bhai Mati Dass, Bhai Sati Dass, and Bhai Dyal Dass — revered as ‘the great redeemers’.

Vice-Chancellor Karamjeet Singh delivered the presidential remarks, lauding the collaborative efforts of the departments and underscoring the importance of such seminars in imparting values of courage, compassion, and selflessness.

He said the expert lecture series, which began on November 10 and will continue until November 25, aimed to deepen academic engagement with heritage, architecture, and moral philosophy.

Speakers Ripu Daman Singh, Head, GZS School of Architecture and Planning, MRSPTU, Bathinda; and retired IPS officer Manmohan Singh delivered lectures.

Ripu Daman Singh spoke on “Bhai Ram Singh: A craftsman’s journey towards architecture”, tracing the life and legacy of the celebrated Sikh architect whose works, including Khalsa College, Amritsar, remain iconic examples of Indo-Saracenic design.

Manmohan Singh spoke on “Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and his disciples: The great redeemers”, reflecting on the philosophical depth of martyrdom in Sikhism and its enduring relevance as a civilisational turning-point in the protection of human rights and religious freedom.