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Arts and Heritage (5/0)

Architecture, Musicology and Musicians, Martial Heritage, Arts and Artists, Gurmukhi Calligraphy

 Other Historical Places (4/0)

Punjab, India, Pakistan, World

 Gurudwaras (4/0)

Historic Gurdwaras in Punjab, Historic Gurdwaras outside Punjab, Historic Gurdwaras in Pakistan, Gurudwaras of the World
Social Institutions and Movements (7/0)

Educational institutions, Research institutions, Traditional Sikh schools, Sikh reformist movements, Sikh political institutions and movements, Gurdwara Management committees, Social and voluntary organisations

 Philosophy, Spirituality and Ethics (6/0)

Theology, Metaphysics, Moral codes and Sikh practices, Philosophy, Mythological references, Political Philosophy

 Sikh Scriptures and Literature (7/0)

Sri Guru Granth Sahib and Guru Gobind Singh's Bani, Bhai Gurdas and the early Sikh literature, Eighteenth century Literature, Nineteenth century Literature, Writings by non-Sikhs on Sikhs and Punjab, Literature in the Singh Sabha movement, Modern works on Sikhs and Sikhism
Historical Events in Sikh History (7/0)

In the times of Gurus [1469 - 1708], The establishment of the Khalsa Panth [1699], Sikh Confederacies [1708 - 1769], Sikh struggle against Mughal empire [1708 - 1799], The Sikh Empire [1799 - 1839], The British and Sikhs [1849 - 1947], The Modern History of Sikhs [1947 - present]

 Biographical (10/0)

Sikh Gurus, Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials, Muslims rulers and Sufi saints, Modern Scholars of Sikhism, Sikh Mystics and Traditional scholars, Famous Women , Sikh Political figures, Famous Sikh personalities, Sikh Martyrs, European adventurers, scholars and officials

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121. NIZAMABAD
Punjab
Tags: guru, singh, gurdwara, tegh, azamgarh, bahadur, granth, nizamabad, sahib, preserved, sandals, wooden
NIZAMABAD, a small town in Azamgarh district of Uttar Pradesh, was visited both by Guru Nanak and Guru Tegh Bahadur. According to local tradition, the former stayed here for 21 days. Guru Tegh Bahadur came to Nizamabad in 1670 while travelling back to the Punjab from the eastern parts. A shrine looked after by Udasi sadhus existed here until Baba Kripa Dayal Singh Bhalla of Goindval came and established a gurudwara, which is called Gurdwara Charan Paduka Patshahi 1 to 9.
122. NOHAR
Punjab
Tags: guru, singh, sikh, town, gurudwara, established, acquired, families, 1908, settlers, sikhs, site
NOHAR (29°12`N, 74°45`E) in Gariganagar district of Rajasthan, was visited by Guru Gobind Singh during hisjourney towards the South in 1706. He encamped near Chhip Talai, a pond southeast of the town. The local inhabitants, mostly followers of Jain and Vaisnava faiths, viewed the armed band of the Guru`s disciples with trepidation. The accidental trampling of a pigeon inside the town by a Sikh gave rise to much commotion. However, the Guru`s arrival at the scene pacified the people who were deeply impressed by his holy manner.
Muslims rulers and Sufi saints
Tags: singh, uddin, ranjit, maharaja, march, faqir, lahore, appointed, behalf, state, 1846, responsibilities
NUR UDDIN, FAQIR (d. 1852), third son of Ghulam Mohy udDin and the youngest brother of Faqir `Aziz udDin, was one of the prominent Muslim courtiers serving the Sikh sovereign Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his successors. In 1801, when Ranjit Singh assumed the title of Maharaja, Nur udDin was appointed hakim or physician to the court and put in charge of dispensaries in the city of Lahore. He also performed protocol duties on behalf of the State. Foreign travellers such as Moor craft, Jacquemont, Burnes, Wolff, Hugel and Fane, whom he received on behalf of the Maharaja or whom he otherwise met on State occasions, have paid tributes to his outstanding abilities.
124. NURSHAH
Famous Women
Tags: guru, janam, bhai, mardana, singh, sdkht, amritsar, house, kauru, patiala, nurshah, bhalla
NURSHAH, was, according to the Janam Sakhi tradition, the queen of sorceresses of Kauru or Kamrup, one of the districts of Assam, then known as the land of magic and witchcraft. Guru Nanak along with his companion Mardana visited this region during his first preaching odyssey. The Purdtan Janam Sdkhi relates the.story of how Bhai Mardana was bewitched by an enchantress.

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World Gurudwaras

Gateway to Sikhism proudly launches  Gurudwaras of World on auspicious day of Khalsa Sajna Divas , Vaisakhi April 14th 2012.  Worldgurudwaras.com  will strive to be most comprehensive directory of Historical Gurudwaras and Non Historical Gurudwaras around the world.

The etymology of the term 'gurdwara' is from the words 'Gur (ਗੁਰ)' (a reference to the Sikh Gurus) and 'Dwara (ਦੁਆਰਾ)' (gateway in Gurmukhi), together meaning 'the gateway through which the Guru could be reached'. Thereafter, all Sikh places of worship came to be known as gurdwaras.

All About Sikhs

AllAboutSikhs.com is a comprehensive web site on sikhism, sikh history and philosophy, customs and rituals,sikh way of life, social and religious movements, art and architecture, sikh scriptures,sikh gurudwaras.

Based on the belief in One God, the Sikh religion recognizes the equality of all human beings, and is marked by rejection of idolatry, ritualism, caste and asceticism. This website serves to heighten the awareness of Sikhism and hopefully can be of some use to seekers of knowledge.

Search Gurbani

SearchGurbani.com brings to you a unique and comprehensive approach to explore and experience the word of God. It has the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Amrit Kirtan Gutka, Bhai Gurdaas Vaaran, Sri Dasam Granth Sahib and Kabit Bhai Gurdas . You can explore these scriptures page by page, by chapter index or search for a keyword in either one or all of the scriptures. The Reference section includes Mahankosh, Guru Granth Kosh, Hukumnama Index and exegesis like Faridkot Teeka, Guru Granth Darpan and lot more.