Harmandar Sahib to dazzle under laser beams

Harmandar Sahib to dazzle under laser beams
01 May 2008 Hindustantimes Chandigarh Pg 03

WITH THE Bose sound system costing Rs 1 crore set to be installed within two weeks at Harmandar Sahib, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is contemplating the installation of laser lights at the world-famous place of worship.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, who held deliberations on the matter with the SGPC management, told Hindustan Times that it was decided in principle to involve a world-class company to illuminate Harmandar Sahib with laser lights.

Sukhbir said the opinion of experts would be taken to ensure that the laser lights did not affect the structure and the frescos inside and outside the sanctum sanctorum.

SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar said the decision to invite tenders for the laser lights and the installation of closedcircuit cameras inside the Harmandar Sahib complex would be taken at the religious body's executive committee's meeting shortly.

As of now, the SGPC is using an ordinary lighting system to illuminate Harmandar Sahib on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Ram Das and other occasions of religious importance.

Makkar said it would also be ensured that only pollution-free fireworks were used inside the complex.

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