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ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
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Gurbani (323-330)
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Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
Salok | Gatha | Phunahe | Chaubole | Swayiye
Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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Private Firm Engaged To Restore Interiors Of Harmandar Sahib
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<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 193455" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Restoration of interiors art Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) to begin soon; SGPC engages private firm to restore artwork</p><p></p><p>By Parmjit Singh</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sikhsiyasat.net/2013/11/15/restoration-of-interiors-art-harmandar-sahib-amritsar-to-begin-soon-sgpc-engages-private-firm-to-restore-artwork/" target="_blank">http://www.sikhsiyasat.net/2013/11/15/restoration-of-interiors-art-harmandar-sahib-amritsar-to-begin-soon-sgpc-engages-private-firm-to-restore-artwork/</a></p><p></p><p>Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has hired a private firm to restore the interiors/wall-paintings at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar). It had earlier planned to entrust the work to Baba Kashmir Singh Bhuriwale, but after resentment from certain sections the Gurdwara management body reportedly decided to hire a specialized private firm for this purpose.</p><p></p><p>According to media reports SGPC senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk said they had hired the services of a Delhi-based firm that has expertise in restoration of heritage buildings. The restoration work will be monitored by India’s National Museum former director S. P. Singh.</p><p></p><p>Darbar Sahib (Amritsar)The work, which was to start in mid-August, got delayed following concerns from several quarters about the SGPC move to hand it over to Kar Sewaks.</p><p></p><p>“Subsequently, the SGPC sought the opinion of conservation experts, who conducted a survey over the last few months and prepared a comprehensive report that will form the basis of the restoration work. It has also now been decided to replace only that gold-plating that could not be further maintained. Similarly, all efforts will be made to preserve the ancient artwork in the interiors of the sanctum sanctorum” The Tribune (TT) has reported in this regard.</p><p></p><p>According to information Raghujit Singh Virk also said that the restoration work could start anytime. “The experts have already ordered the material required for it, including the colours used in the artwork. These colours are being imported from abroad” he reportedly added.</p><p></p><p>According to TT: [t]he restoration work will start with the artwork for which an area of one square foot will be taken up on an experimental basis. First, an attempt will be made to resurrect the artwork by cleaning it up with certain chemicals while new colours will be used, only if needed.</p><p></p><p>“The experts will take forward their work on the basis of their initial experience. The restoration of artwork will start from the upper floor of Sri Harmandar Sahib. The work for the upkeep of gold-plating will start at a later stage. Virk clarified there will be no tampering with the heritage character of the holy shrine and all efforts will be made to preserve its originality”, TT report reads further.</p><p></p><p>The gold-plating inside the shrine has turned black apparently due to rising pollution while at a few places it is peeling off the walls. Similarly, the artwork on the upper floor has also suffered damage at various spots, particularly along the staircases leading to the top floor. Earlier, the SGPC had put up glass over the artwork on the upper floor, as a result of which seepage has taken a toll on it.</p><p></p><p>When launched, it would be the first ever ‘kar sewa’ on the interiors of the shrine. The gold-plating and the artwork inside the Golden Temple dates to the Maharaja Ranjeet Singh era. The interiors of Sri Harmandar Sahib boast of rare architecture comprising ‘mohrakashi’, ‘tukri’ and ‘gach’ work.</p><p></p><p>As per information gold-plating inside the shrine has suffered damage up to 40 per cent, mostly around the arches of the doors. However, out of this damaged area, gold-plating on only 15 per cent is required to be completely replaced while the rest will need only gold work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 193455, member: 35"] Restoration of interiors art Harmandar Sahib (Amritsar) to begin soon; SGPC engages private firm to restore artwork By Parmjit Singh [url]http://www.sikhsiyasat.net/2013/11/15/restoration-of-interiors-art-harmandar-sahib-amritsar-to-begin-soon-sgpc-engages-private-firm-to-restore-artwork/[/url] Amritsar, Punjab (November 15, 2013): It is learnt that the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has hired a private firm to restore the interiors/wall-paintings at Darbar Sahib (Amritsar). It had earlier planned to entrust the work to Baba Kashmir Singh Bhuriwale, but after resentment from certain sections the Gurdwara management body reportedly decided to hire a specialized private firm for this purpose. According to media reports SGPC senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk said they had hired the services of a Delhi-based firm that has expertise in restoration of heritage buildings. The restoration work will be monitored by India’s National Museum former director S. P. Singh. Darbar Sahib (Amritsar)The work, which was to start in mid-August, got delayed following concerns from several quarters about the SGPC move to hand it over to Kar Sewaks. “Subsequently, the SGPC sought the opinion of conservation experts, who conducted a survey over the last few months and prepared a comprehensive report that will form the basis of the restoration work. It has also now been decided to replace only that gold-plating that could not be further maintained. Similarly, all efforts will be made to preserve the ancient artwork in the interiors of the sanctum sanctorum” The Tribune (TT) has reported in this regard. According to information Raghujit Singh Virk also said that the restoration work could start anytime. “The experts have already ordered the material required for it, including the colours used in the artwork. These colours are being imported from abroad” he reportedly added. According to TT: [t]he restoration work will start with the artwork for which an area of one square foot will be taken up on an experimental basis. First, an attempt will be made to resurrect the artwork by cleaning it up with certain chemicals while new colours will be used, only if needed. “The experts will take forward their work on the basis of their initial experience. The restoration of artwork will start from the upper floor of Sri Harmandar Sahib. The work for the upkeep of gold-plating will start at a later stage. Virk clarified there will be no tampering with the heritage character of the holy shrine and all efforts will be made to preserve its originality”, TT report reads further. The gold-plating inside the shrine has turned black apparently due to rising pollution while at a few places it is peeling off the walls. Similarly, the artwork on the upper floor has also suffered damage at various spots, particularly along the staircases leading to the top floor. Earlier, the SGPC had put up glass over the artwork on the upper floor, as a result of which seepage has taken a toll on it. When launched, it would be the first ever ‘kar sewa’ on the interiors of the shrine. The gold-plating and the artwork inside the Golden Temple dates to the Maharaja Ranjeet Singh era. The interiors of Sri Harmandar Sahib boast of rare architecture comprising ‘mohrakashi’, ‘tukri’ and ‘gach’ work. As per information gold-plating inside the shrine has suffered damage up to 40 per cent, mostly around the arches of the doors. However, out of this damaged area, gold-plating on only 15 per cent is required to be completely replaced while the rest will need only gold work. [/QUOTE]
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