Commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the Punjab government introduced a 360-degree mixed reality (MR) experience. The aim of this is to bring the Sikh Guru’s legacy closer to the younger generation, officials said on Sunday. QR codes placed at the event venue will allow visitors to access the MR experience through a smartphone scan, bridging technology and spiritual devotion, they added.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal Sunday, joined religious leaders to pay tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur in a 'Sarb Dharam Sammelan’.
Addressing a gathering, Kejriwal said he was thankful to all the religious leaders who converged here to pay tributes to the Guru.
He said there is hardly any parallel in the entire history when a sacrifice was made for protecting the religion of others, adding that the Guru was a firm proponent of religious freedom. He said history is witness that many had sacrificed their lives for their own faith, but Guru Tegh Bahadur remains the only one who gave his life for the protection of others' religion.
What is this 360-degree MR?
According to officials, the MR layer has been developed with the support of Flam, and the augmented reality technology creates immersive visuals while highlighting the teachings and sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
The central feature of the experience, entitled "The Eternal Flame of Sacrifice", recreates 11 significant moments from the Guru's life.
These include his coronation, standing for religious freedom, his martyrdom at Chandni Chowk, and the secret cremation at Rakab Ganj Sahib.
Each segment is presented with detailed visuals, authentic narration, and references from the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and preserved historical records, officials said.
The government said the initiative serves as a bridge between history and the present era, enabling citizens to connect with Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice in an immersive manner.
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