NAROWAL: AstroTurf has been laid on the floor of Gurudawara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur for the convenience of Sikh pilgrims.

The government took the decision to lay 16,000 feetturfin the courtyard of the Gurudawara due to scorching heat.

At the time of expansion of Gurudawara Darbar Sahib last year, marble was laid on its floor.

Since the pilgrims moved on it bare-footed out of respect for the founder of their religion, it became difficult for them to do so on extremely hot surface.

When it rained, the floor became slippery and some of the visitors did sustain injuries.

Imported astro turf has been laid from Darshan Dauri to main Gurudawara.

Pakistan Sikh Gurudawara Parbandhak Committee member Sardar Inderjeet Singh welcomed the move and said Sikhs from across the globe appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan government.

Published in Dawn, July 13th, 2020