Later this month,installation artwork to bathe Delhi border in light,colours

The concept draws from the phrase “Hind ki Chadar”,a popular reference to Guru Tegh Bahadur,and brings to life “Kudrat ki Chadar” — the elements of nature. The immersive experience will be known as “Panchatantra”,Delhi Tourism officials said.

“Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has composed the music,Daler Mehndi has sung the opening and Maheep Singh has written the introduction script with Om Puri and Kabir Bedi doing the Hindi and English voice-overs,respectively,’’ General Manager of Delhi Tourism Binay Bhushan said.

The show has been put together by Tricolor India Schauspiel Pvt Ltd and Projection Studio,London. A total of 16 projectors will run the light and sound show. These projectors,officials said,will work in all weather conditions.

The memorial has a central pylon,representing Guru Tegh Bahadur,with three semi-arches to represent his three disciples. Ten monoliths around it represent 10 Sikh gurus. The memorial gives an insight into the life and teachings of the ninth guru of the Sikhs.

“This will be one of the bigger installation art of its kind in Asia Pacific. Of the 16 projectors,installed on four towers,10 will reflect the writings on the 10 monoliths and six will project pictures and images based on the five elements of nature. You will be immersed in light all around. This technology is based on projection mapping. We also do the light and sound show in Purana Qila where only three projectors are used,’’ Creative Director at Tricolor India Schauspiel Himanshu Saberwal said.

While the memorial was opened to public in 2011,but has seen low footfall. “The reason behind starting this show is to make the memorial a more attractive tourist spot and to show reverence to Guru Tegh Bahadur,’’ Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said.

The total cost of the show is Rs 10 crore and the contract for maintenance and operation has already been awarded.

“The shows will be in three languages — Hindi,English and Punjabi. The tickets will be Rs 60 for adults and Rs 30 for children,’’ Bhushan said.