A Decade of Digital Heritage: Sikh Museum Initiative Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) marked its 10th Anniversary on Wednesday 29th October with a prestigious celebration hosted at the University of Leicester Heritage Hub. The event brought together heritage professionals, community leaders, academics, and members of the public from across the country. Hosted by Kartar Singh (SMI), the event
Kedleston Hall Chakkar
Kedleston Hall – Chakkar by Sikh Museum Initiative on Sketchfab SMI 23: ChakkarDate: 19thC PunjabLocation: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire Object number: NT 107242 This quoit or Chakkar or is made from steel with a geometric pattern inlaid in gold on both sides. The Quoit also known as a Chakkar/Chakram is a
Kedleston Hall Trishul
Kedleston Hall – Trisul by Sikh Museum Initiative on Sketchfab SMI 24: TrishulDate: Late 19thC Nabha, Punjab.Location: Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. Object number: NT 107239 Steel trident with koftgari work in gold and inscriptions in Gurmukhi and English. A Trishul, also known as trident, is a traditional weapon and symbol in
Vaisakhi at John Lewis
4th May 2025 Vaisakhi at John Lewis 2025 Amazing to be part of the John Lewis Leicester programme to celebrate Vaisakhi in partnership with @guru_nanakaid.
Sikh Heritage: Celebrating Global Success through Calendars
Sikh Heritage Initiatives Sikhlens and Sikh Museum initiative have been pivotal in promoting and preserving the rich Sikh heritage worldwide. By disseminating educational calendars that capture this vibrant culture, they are ensuring that generations to come can connect with their roots. Global Distribution of Sikh Heritage Calendars The calendars were
Sikh Weapons in 3d seminar
26th August 2020 Seminar which featured Royal Armouries Curator of Oriental Collections, Natasha Bennett, Gurinder Singh Mann and Taran Singh, both of The Sikh Museum Initiative, as they showcase three Sikh objects that have been rendered in stunning 3D. This project aims to bring these treasures to life in amazing
Historical Sikh manuscript recreated in 3D as part of a digital museum exhibit
Thanks to Leicester Mercury/Leicester Live for this article written by Asha Patel. 25th August 2020 It dates back to an Anglo-Sikh battle which took place in India in 1845 The University of Leicester Sikh Manuscript in 3D The historical manuscript has been repackaged as a digital experience using a mix
ASVM Featured on the BBC WORLD SERVICE
Sikh history through virtual environments-Take me to VR church BBC Heart and Soul AIRED ON Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 12:30 UK Visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct0pcg (UK only) or BBC iplayer to hear the full programme. The Sikhmuseum Initiative was featured on the Global reaching programme Heart and Soul on the BBC
Virtual Reality live on the Sikh Channel
To support the Anglo Sikh Virtual Museum project: we appeared on the Sikh Channel and undertook a live demonstration of the project in Virtual Reality. Kartar Singh, Gurinder Singh Mann and Taran3d discussed the project and explained the importance of digitization and the need to preserve Sikh heritage. See the
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