Internationally acclaimed Indian master photographer Raghu Rai died at 83, but his connection to Punjab remained intact until the end. In 2025, he used his lens to help his home state during devastating floods.
Rai supported a relief initiative called 'Prints of Punjab' to assist victims of the floods that submerged over a thousand villages. The initiative aimed to raise funds for on-ground relief efforts by Global Sikhs, with support from Method India, focused on rehabilitation.
The 'Prints of Punjab' initiative highlighted the severe impact on livelihoods and the resilience of affected communities through 'Chardi Kala', a resilience concept from Sikhism.
Rai wrote on Instagram, 'We are coming together to raise funds for relief, rehabilitation, and the long-term rebuilding of Punjab. This fundraiser is not only about urgent relief but also about standing in solidarity with Punjab's Charhdi Kala — its spirit that is already alive.'
The initiative brought together a group of photographers and artists from around the world to create a curated selection of prints and artwork to raise funds for Global Sikhs' ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts.
