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Man behind Nanakshahi calendar Purewal dead

Man behind Nanakshahi calendar Purewal dead

Pal Singh Purewal



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Amritsar: Canada-based Pal Singh Purewal, the architect of ‘mool’ Nanakshahi calendar, passed away after a brief illness at 90. After Akal Takht nod, the SGPC adopted the calendar in 2003.

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