Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan
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Punjabi University
Punjabi University, located at Patiala, is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Punjab, India. Panjabi University teaches and researches in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports....
, Patiala. Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan has four doors and houses the literature for the study of all religions. This beautiful building has become a de-facto insignia
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of Punjabi University
Punjabi University
Punjabi University, located at Patiala, is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Punjab, India. Panjabi University teaches and researches in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports....
, Patiala.
A great example of unique and significant venture in the history of higher education in India, this building was established in 1967. The foundation stone of the edifice was laid by the then President of India
President of India
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Zakir Hussain
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Dr. Zakir Hussain , was the third President of India from 13 May 1967 until his death on 3 May 1969. He was the first elected Muslim president of India....
. It is dedicated to the memory of the great Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh is the tenth and last Sikh guru in a sacred lineage of ten Sikh gurus. Born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a warrior, poet and philosopher. He succeeded his father Guru Tegh Bahadur as the leader of Sikhs at a young age of nine...
. Having a well equipped library consisting of a massive collection of about 33000 books and journals on all the religions, the Bhawan also expresses symbolically the ideas of the five major religions of the world. The white marble art at the entrance is a symbol of the human heart. The glowing light at the top is the symbol of Sarv Dharam Sambhav.
The university is planning to renovate this building in near future.