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The '''350th Prakash Parv''' (also Prakash Utsav) or birth anniversary of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji was celebrated in January 2017 in [[Patna]], India.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Prakash-Parv-350th-birth-anniversary-of-Guru-Gobind-Singh/article16992046.ece</ref> 2017 is the year of the 350th anniversary of the 10th [[Sikh]] Guru, a [[Spirituality|spiritual master]], [[warrior]], [[poet]] and [[philosopher]]. At the date of this anniversary, a number of events was organized on the occasion in [[Patna]] marking a grand celebration in their history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-to-celebrate-birth-anniversary-of-guru-gobind-singh/article8804177.ece |title=Govt. to celebrate birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh |work=The Hindu|date=3 July 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | The '''350th Prakash Parv''' (also Prakash Utsav) or birth anniversary of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji was celebrated in January 2017 in [[Patna]], India.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Prakash-Parv-350th-birth-anniversary-of-Guru-Gobind-Singh/article16992046.ece|title=Prakash Parv: 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh|website=The Hindu|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> 2017 is the year of the 350th anniversary of the 10th [[Sikh]] Guru, a [[Spirituality|spiritual master]], [[warrior]], [[poet]] and [[philosopher]]. At the date of this anniversary, a number of events was organized on the occasion in [[Patna]] marking a grand celebration in their history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-to-celebrate-birth-anniversary-of-guru-gobind-singh/article8804177.ece |title=Govt. to celebrate birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh |work=The Hindu|date=3 July 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Development and preparation== | ==Development and preparation== | ||
Just as the construction of the over-bridge, which connects Guru Gobind Path with the National Highway is undergoing<ref>{{cite web |url=http://patnasahib.in/takhat-prakash-utsav-2017.php |title=Takhat Prakash Utsav 2017 - 350th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh |publisher=Patnasahib.in |access-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922121733/http://patnasahib.in/takhat-prakash-utsav-2017.php |archive-date=22 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> for the 350th anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, several major construction projects have been undertaken for the 350th anniversary celebrations.<ref>{{cite web | Just as the construction of the over-bridge, which connects Guru Gobind Path with the National Highway is undergoing<ref>{{cite web |url=http://patnasahib.in/takhat-prakash-utsav-2017.php |title=Takhat Prakash Utsav 2017 - 350th Birth Anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh |publisher=Patnasahib.in |access-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922121733/http://patnasahib.in/takhat-prakash-utsav-2017.php |archive-date=22 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> for the 350th anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, several major construction projects have been undertaken for the 350th anniversary celebrations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/350th-Prakash-Parv-CM-seeks-Rs-500-crore-from-Centre/articleshow/53244861.cms |title=350th Prakash Parv: CM seeks Rs 500 crore from Centre|work=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=16 July 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
*The roads and bylanes which connects to [[Gurdwara Kangan Ghat]] in the Patna City area, situated on the bank of river [[Ganges]] is hardly 200 yards from Takht Sri Patna Sahib, are undergoing a major facelift<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/massive-revamp-plan-underway-at-patna-for-350th-birth-anniversary-of-guru/story-kfsKKJOYurSmlq3yWYqzhL.html |title=Massive revamp plan underway at Patna for 350th birth anniversary of Guru | chandigarh |work=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | *The roads and bylanes which connects to [[Gurdwara Kangan Ghat]] in the Patna City area, situated on the bank of river [[Ganges]] is hardly 200 yards from Takht Sri Patna Sahib, are undergoing a major facelift<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/chandigarh/massive-revamp-plan-underway-at-patna-for-350th-birth-anniversary-of-guru/story-kfsKKJOYurSmlq3yWYqzhL.html |title=Massive revamp plan underway at Patna for 350th birth anniversary of Guru | chandigarh |work=Hindustan Times|access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
*A temporary tent city spanning over 75 acres is to be set up on the banks of Ganga near Kangan Ghat<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/badals-visit-patna-review-arrangements-for-350th-parkash-utsav-of-guru-gobind-singh/story-e4ldhejc3nalKoJ3Jv4uYP.html |title=Badals review arrangements for 350th Parkash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh | india |work=Hindustan Times|date=18 December 2015 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | *A temporary tent city spanning over 75 acres is to be set up on the banks of Ganga near Kangan Ghat<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/badals-visit-patna-review-arrangements-for-350th-parkash-utsav-of-guru-gobind-singh/story-e4ldhejc3nalKoJ3Jv4uYP.html |title=Badals review arrangements for 350th Parkash Utsav of Guru Gobind Singh | india |work=Hindustan Times|date=18 December 2015 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
*The [[Indian Railways]] is re-opening Patna Ghat railway station between {{rws|Patna Sahib}} and {{rws|Gulzarbagh}} to clear the rush.<ref> | *The [[Indian Railways]] is re-opening Patna Ghat railway station between {{rws|Patna Sahib}} and {{rws|Gulzarbagh}} to clear the rush.<ref name="telegraphindia">{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1161221/jsp/bihar/story_125831.jsp|website=telegraphindia.com|title=154 years Patna ghat|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> It has also constructed a new road overbridge near Chowk Shikarpur on main line.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/shuttle-to-carry-sikh-pilgrims-in-patna-116012101247_1.html |title=Shuttle to carry Sikh Pilgrims in Patna | Business Standard News |publisher=Business-standard.com |date=21 January 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1160625/jsp/bihar/story_93107.jsp |title=Sikh pride |publisher=Telegraphindia.com |date=25 June 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
*Several tourist information centres would be opened in Patna<ref>{{cite web | *Several tourist information centres would be opened in Patna<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Nitish-reviews-preps-for-350th-Prakash-Utsav/articleshow/53127723.cms |title=Nitish reviews preps for 350th Prakash Utsav|work=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=9 July 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
*200 [[CCTV]] cameras will be installed to monitor the situation<ref name="punjabupdate1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.punjabupdate.com/2016/01/15/350th-parkash-utsav-of-sri-guru-gobind-singh-ji-to-be-celebrated-on-a-grand-scale |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923070856/https://www.punjabupdate.com/2016/01/15/350th-parkash-utsav-of-sri-guru-gobind-singh-ji-to-be-celebrated-on-a-grand-scale |archive-date=23 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | *200 [[CCTV]] cameras will be installed to monitor the situation<ref name="punjabupdate1">{{Cite web |url=https://www.punjabupdate.com/2016/01/15/350th-parkash-utsav-of-sri-guru-gobind-singh-ji-to-be-celebrated-on-a-grand-scale |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923070856/https://www.punjabupdate.com/2016/01/15/350th-parkash-utsav-of-sri-guru-gobind-singh-ji-to-be-celebrated-on-a-grand-scale |archive-date=23 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
*The Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (gurdwara management committee) is also undertaking huge constructions and renovations on its campus.<ref name="punjabupdate1"/> | *The Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (gurdwara management committee) is also undertaking huge constructions and renovations on its campus.<ref name="punjabupdate1"/> | ||
*Multiple tent cities have been planned across Patna under the aegis of Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar, with the main celebrations being conducted at [[Gandhi Maidan]].<ref>{{cite web | *Multiple tent cities have been planned across Patna under the aegis of Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar, with the main celebrations being conducted at [[Gandhi Maidan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Punjab-chief-secy-to-meet-Bihar-officials-to-review-preparations-of-Guru-Gobind-Singhs-birth-anniv/articleshow/53025613.cms |title=Punjab chief secy to meet Bihar officials to review preparations of Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniv|work=The Times of India|date=2 July 2016 |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
*On 16 September 2016, [[Nitish Kumar]], chief minister of Bihar, declared a three-day public holiday in Patna from 3 to 5 January 2017.<ref name="telegraphindia1"/> | *On 16 September 2016, [[Nitish Kumar]], chief minister of Bihar, declared a three-day public holiday in Patna from 3 to 5 January 2017.<ref name="telegraphindia1"/> | ||
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===Host city=== | ===Host city=== | ||
[[Patna]], the capital city of [[Bihar]] is the birthplace of Shri [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji and host city for 350th anniversary celebrations. Most of the celebrations is scheduled to take place in the neighbourhood of [[Patna City]], close to [[Takht Sri Patna Sahib]] Gurudwara. The famous Takht Sri Patna Sahib Gurudwara is an important shrine for [[Sikh]]s from all over the world. Patna Sahib is considered to be the second most important Takhat, according to religious importance.<ref name="punjabupdate1"/> Patna City is the old area of Patna, located on the eastern side of the state capital. The [[Government of Bihar]] hosted the first ever International Sikh Conclave from 22 to 24 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web | [[Patna]], the capital city of [[Bihar]] is the birthplace of Shri [[Guru Gobind Singh]] ji and host city for 350th anniversary celebrations. Most of the celebrations is scheduled to take place in the neighbourhood of [[Patna City]], close to [[Takht Sri Patna Sahib]] Gurudwara. The famous Takht Sri Patna Sahib Gurudwara is an important shrine for [[Sikh]]s from all over the world. Patna Sahib is considered to be the second most important Takhat, according to religious importance.<ref name="punjabupdate1"/> Patna City is the old area of Patna, located on the eastern side of the state capital. The [[Government of Bihar]] hosted the first ever International Sikh Conclave from 22 to 24 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/400-to-take-part-in-intl-Sikh-conclave-in-Patna/articleshow/54352993.cms |title=400 to take part in int'l Sikh conclave in Patna|work=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=16 September 2016}}</ref> | ||
==Funding== | ==Funding== | ||
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==Exhibition== | ==Exhibition== | ||
[[Panjab Digital Library]] in collaboration with Bihar Government has organised an exhibition, "Emperor-Prophet Guru Gobind Singh Sahib" at Bihar Museum, Patna.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017 | [[Panjab Digital Library]] in collaboration with Bihar Government has organised an exhibition, "Emperor-Prophet Guru Gobind Singh Sahib" at Bihar Museum, Patna.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 March 2017|title=Thank you, Bihar!|url=https://www.theworldsikhnews.com/punjab-digital-library-exhibition-on-350th-birth-anniversay-of-guru-gobind-singh-ji-by-davinder-pal-singh-punjab-digital-library/|access-date=17 February 2021|website=The World Sikh News|language=en-GB}}</ref> The exhibition was inaugurated by Shri Shiv Chander Ram, Hon'ble Minister Department of Art, Culture & Youth on 30 December. It is open to public till 31 December 2017. After that it will be taken to different museums of Bihar. Focus of the exhibit is the digitized heritage of Panjab that elucidate various interesting facets of this glorious era. The heritage speaks for itself explaining history events and original circumstances as they unfolded. | ||
The exhibit displays all the major events related to Guru Gobind Singh ji's eventful life from 1666 to 1708. Put in a systematic order, on display are copies of different historical paintings, miniatures, forts, rare pictures detailing the life of Guru Sahib and coins issued in his name during the Khalsa Raj, all accompanied by descriptions and text on panels detailing their significance. It not only brings to life the complete sequence of events as it happened but also how he revolutionized the society. | The exhibit displays all the major events related to Guru Gobind Singh ji's eventful life from 1666 to 1708. Put in a systematic order, on display are copies of different historical paintings, miniatures, forts, rare pictures detailing the life of Guru Sahib and coins issued in his name during the Khalsa Raj, all accompanied by descriptions and text on panels detailing their significance. It not only brings to life the complete sequence of events as it happened but also how he revolutionized the society. | ||