Virasat-e-Khalsa, the iconic museum in Anandpur Sahib, has been officially recognised by the Asia Book of Records for attracting a record 20,569 visitors in a single day, Cultural Affairs and Tourism Minister Charanjit Channi announced on Saturday.
This marks the museum’s third entry into record books, following accolades from the Limca Book of Records (2019) and the India Book of Records (2020) for being the country’s “top-ranked museum” in terms of visitor footfall.
Minister Channi highlighted that the total number of visitors to Virasat-e-Khalsa, which commemorates 550 years of Punjab’s history and Sikh culture, has now surpassed 10 million in just 7.5 years, making it a matter of pride for the state.
Located near Takht Keshgarh Sahib, the second most important Sikh shrine after the Golden Temple, the museum celebrates the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh on April 13, 1699. Spanning 6,500 square metres, Virasat-e-Khalsa uses hand-crafted artefacts and modern technology to provide an interactive experience that narrates the history of Punjab and Sikhism.
The museum, renowned for being visitor-friendly and interactive, is open six days a week (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., continuing to attract tourists, devotees, and history enthusiasts from across India and abroad.
