Golden Temple model, bhangra painting & Diljits Dil-Luminati photo go up for auction in PM mementos e-auction

PTC Web Desk: Punjab’s rich cultural identity is getting a special place in the latest PM mementos e-auction, with items linked to the Golden Temple, Sikh history, Bhangra and Punjabi music among the featured memorabilia.

The Punjab-themed collection includes a miniature model of Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, along with another representation of the shrine placed inside a glass dome.

The Ministry of Culture said the collection reflects different aspects of Punjab, bringing together its religious heritage, history, folk traditions and modern cultural influence.

Golden Temple models among key attractions

Two pieces featuring the Golden Temple are part of the collection. One is a miniature representation of the famous Sikh shrine, while another shows the Golden Temple inside a glass dome. The design gives the structure a floating appearance.

Another notable item is a silver-framed portrait of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, presented by the Gurdwara Managing Committee, Gurubagh, Varanasi.

The collection also includes an artwork depicting Mata Gujri Ji with the young Sahibzadas, Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, highlighting an important chapter of Sikh history.

Bhangra and Diljit Dosanjh add a contemporary touch

The Punjab collection is not limited to religious and historical themes. A painting portraying Bhangra, one of Punjab’s best-known folk dances, is also part of the auction.

Adding a modern touch is a photo print from singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour. The inclusion reflects the growing global reach of contemporary Punjabi music and culture.

The collection also features saffron gurdwara headscarves with golden threadwork, associated with reverence and humility at Sikh places of worship.

Together, the items offer a mix of Punjab’s spiritual traditions, history, folk art and contemporary popular culture.

1,498 mementoes up for auction

The Punjab-related items are part of the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-auction, which features a total of 1,498 mementoes received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various occasions.

The auction began on September 17 and is scheduled to continue until October 31 through the official PM Mementos portal.

The larger collection includes artwork, traditional handicrafts, cultural artefacts, spiritual items and memorabilia linked to India's sporting achievements.

Auction proceeds to support Namami Gange

The money raised through the auction will go towards the Namami Gange Mission, the government programme focused on the conservation, rejuvenation and protection of the Ganga and its ecosystem.

The Punjab-themed collection, meanwhile, brings together objects that represent different sides of the state, from th

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