Punjabi Khoj Garh
Punjabi Khoj Garh (پنجابی کھوج گڑھ) is the center of research, publication and advocacy on history, culture, literature, music, and arts of the Punjab. It was established on the 10th March 2001 under the initiative of Iqbal Qasier, a historian, anthropologist, poet, story writer, and activist. He also happens to be a prolific writer having adventured in numerous fields. What makes this man really special is his unrelenting commitment to Punjabi.
Mr. Qaiser has also contributed features to daily Ajeet of Jullunder on Sikh gurdawaras in Pakistan. The assignment took him to various places where Sikh shrines are located and has enriched his Knowledge of the Pakistan Punjab as well as the Frontier and Sindh. He has also published an illustrated book on the sacred places of the Sikhs—the first ever on the subject.
This book is called ‘Historical Sikh Shrines in Pakistan’. This book was published in 1998 in Punjabi with a rendition in English and Gurmukhi script. When he was writing this book, he was also a primary school teacher. He says he used to do his field work during the summer vacations. This book covers 175 important Sikh Gurdwaras all over the country, describing their present condition, locality and history. In the project, he has been able to achieve what the Department of Archaeology could not accomplish, even with all the funds.
After the publication of this book the author was invited by various Punjabi and Sikh organizations of the United States and Canada. He toured the countries in 2000. Income from this tour partially financed the purchase of the Punjabi Khoj Garh land. The remaining amount came from his saving.
Aim and Objectives
— To conserve and regenerate Punjabi Cultural Heritage regardless of religion.
— To support and encourage national and local scholarship in Punjabi history, culture, literature, music and arts.
— To record and conserve the oral history of Punjab.
— To provide logistic assistance to scholars, academics, and students, who are interested in the Punjab region.
Research Support Services
The institute also offer supervision for those wishing to conduct research; write academic essays; develop manuscript for publishing, work on dissertation/thesis; research methodologies.
Contact Information
Email: iqbabaji@hotmail.com
Website: http://punjabikhojgarh.blogspot.com/
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This post uses excerpts from articles written by Shafqat Tanvir Mirza and Haroon Khalid about Punjabi Khoj Garh and Iqbal Qaiser
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