Experiences

The Museum of Undivided Punjab

Walk through four themed courtyards tracing the civilisation of undivided Punjab — from shared spiritual traditions to everyday domestic life, from music and poetry to the trauma of Partition. Self-guided and guided tours available in Hindi, Punjabi, and English.

WORKSHOPS

Hands-on Cultural Workshops

Join resident artisans and master craftspersons for immersive, hands-on workshops in the traditional crafts of Punjab. All workshops run in the Living Culture Village — open-fronted studios where you work alongside the craftspersons who live and practise here.

Workshop Duration Suitable For
Phulkari Embroidery Half day (3 hrs) Adults, teenagers, school groups
Punjabi Calligraphy (Gurmukhi / Shahmukhi) Half day (3 hrs) Adults, school groups
Traditional Punjabi Cooking Half day (4 hrs) Families, adults, corporate groups
Wood Carving Full day (6 hrs) Adults, serious practitioners
Instrument Making (Tumbi / Chimta) Full day (6 hrs) Musicians, adults

All materials provided. Advance booking required. Group discounts available for school visits and corporate CSR programmes.

SPIRITUAL PROGRAMMES

Daily Spiritual Programmes

The spiritual life of the campus runs on a daily rhythm, open to all visitors regardless of faith or tradition.

Programme Location Time
Morning Aarti Temples of Memory 6:00 AM daily
Gurbani Kirtan Gurudwara 6:30 AM & 6:00 PM daily
Langar (Free Community Meal) Gurudwara 12:30 PM daily
Havan Ceremony Arya Samaj Mandir Sundays, 7:00 AM
Vedic Chanting Satyarth Prakash Kendra 7:00 AM weekdays
Evening Aarti Temples of Memory At sunset daily

Cultural Events Calendar

The Library is open to researchers, writers, documentary filmmakers, and students working on topics related to Partition history, Punjabi culture, and shared heritage. Archive access is by appointment. The reading room is open to all campus visitors during visiting hours.
To apply for archive access: write to research@vibhajanvibhishikasmritinyas.org with a brief description of your project, affiliation (if any), and preferred dates.