Toshakhana of Sri Harmandir Sahib

[Jangal Da]

Beautiful documentry - the Sevadar ji appears very polished.

Is the sandal wood Chaur Sahib of Hajji Maskin still part of the Toshakhana or was it destroyed in 1984? I have never seen any contempory pictures of it, but have only read about it. As far as I am aware, as it has never been used by anyone before its presentation to the Harmandir Sahib, it should form part of the jalau in the Durbar Sahib itself on such days when jalau is displayed, but its never there.

What else was destroyed or looted? The jalau articles that are displayed comprise of only a few puratan treasures and it is difficult to believe that there was not much more, given the bounties our past Sardars and Rajas collected and according to history donated.

[osingh]

What else was destroyed or looted?

Many sacred manuscripts were either destroyed or looted during operation bluestar with the burning of the Sikh Reference Library. Many puratan (old) handwritten copies of sri Guru Granth Sahib were collected at the Sikh Reference Library post 1947. Some of these saroops were said to be written by Sikhs of Guru Sahib. I have read that the library contained over 400 saroops. However knowbody knos to date whether they were looted and stored by the Indian government or shaheed (burnt in fire). The SGPC has not done enough in regards to finding the truth behind what happened.

The SGPC should be continuously pursuing the Indian government in regards any items that were looted. Saying this however, what can we expect from to receive from the same Government that carried out this horrible attack. We still have not yet received justice for victims of 1984.

The scars of 1984 are still fresh in the Sikh hearts. So many crimes were committed by individuals who are have not recieved any punishment in this world. However, we will all have to face Dharam Rai in the next world in the true court. There is no hiding there, justice will be done.

Satguru Mehar Karan. Panth nuu chardi kala baksho.

[S4NGH]

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh ji

I saw this post couple days back and were searching left right centre for a glimpse of the Chandan Chaur Sahib but to no avail until now. I was actually searching for close ups of the Akal Takht interior and found this beauty. Look closely

These photos were taken in August 2011. So to answer your question, yes the Chandan Chaur Sahib is still a part of the Toshakana.

Enjoy, cherish and share such rare images.

[Jangal Da]

Took me a while, but then found it - the display box in front of Maharaj.

Many thanks for sharing this.