Mini Model Of Darbar Sahib

sikhness · September 21, 2006

Darbar Saheb Replica in Cardboard

Deep attachment and a strong sense of belonging with the Sikh religion, culture and symbols have prompted Kanwalpreet, a language student from Ludhiana, to develop a replica of the Dabar Sahib complex in thermocoal and cardboard. Kanwalpreet has tried his best to replicate each and every part of the complex to make it look like a mini Darbar Saheb.

It took him one and a half years of hard work to develop the replica. He said it was primarily with a purpose to propagate the Sikh culture and its symbols. “I have tried my level best to replicate every detail meticulously and minutely”, he said, while adding in a humble manner, “But I am not sure to what extent I have been successful”.

Kanwalpreet said he would be developing more and more such replicas to be displayed at public places for the people who had no idea about the Darbar Sahib complex. He pointed out, “Darbar Sahib is not only a holy place from the Sikhs alone, but for the people of all religions...it is a heritage site and reflects different facets of the Sikh culture”.

The Golden Temple, the holy sarovar, Akal Takht, the langar hall and other buildings of the complex have carefully been included in the replica to ensure that it give a real “miniature like look”. He said, “I have tried to be as elaborate as possible within the limited dimensions of 16 by 12 feet”.

Kanwalpreet is likely to develop more such replicas not only of the Darbar Sahib complex, but also of other historical Sikh gurdwaras as well. “By this way I hope to propagate the great Sikh culture and its great symbols”, he said, add the that he felt immense joy once he saw his replica complete and in full form. He received lot of appreciation for his work which, he said, had given him a lot of encouragement.

Kanwalpreet has multiple interests. He has studied French, Russian, German, besides English. He wants to study and master a few more languages. He said although it was difficult to find time for such varied and multiple interests, “but your passion always makes you perfect time manager”.

To learn more about Darbar Saheb please visit:

http://www.darbarsaheb.com