81-ft Sikh military emblem a hit among tourists

Anandpur Sahib, June 18: An 81-feet Sikh military emblem in this Punjab town is quite a hit among the devotees and tourists, officials said on Thursday. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accompanied by his daughter-in-law and union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur on Wednesday unfurled the recently installed 81-foot 'Khanda' (double-edged sword) at Panja Piara Park. The 42-feet high and 18-feet wide stainless steel 'Khanda', weighing three tonnes, was installed on a 39-feet high foundation, which has been given the look of Ramgarhia Bungas of the Golden Temple. Officials said marble would be installed on the foundation on the pattern of Virasat-e-Khalsa for Rs.20 lakh. The religious symbol was prepared by Satnam Fabrication of Moga town in three months. G.S. Radiators managing director Ranjodh Singh, who was association with its installation, said the 'Khanda' was made of pure stainless steel.