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This section gathers all entries starting with the letter A, offering an extensive range of topics across various fields. Whether you're interested in astronomy's vastness, the elegance of architecture, or the creativity of art, this is your starting point. Discover articles that span from ancient civilizations to modern advancements, all unified under the letter A.
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Discover Anjuman I Panjab's impact on education, vernacular literature, and cultural heritage, fostering Punjabi studies at Panjab University since 1865.

Discover the stirring tale of Arur Singh, a fearless Ghadr revolutionary who challenged British rule in India with daring acts of resistance.

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Explore Atar Singh Atarivala's journey from rebellion to redemption in British India. Discover his legacy and connection to the Punjab region until 1897.

Discover Avtar Singh Vahiria, a pivotal Sikh scholar and polemicist instrumental in shaping Sikh texts and traditions across the 19th century.

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Discover the profound insights of ANT KAL, the moments before death. Embrace these last reflections through meditation and remembrance.

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Discover the mystical power of Agni, the Vedic god of fire, revered as a mediator and purifier across traditions, dwelling in every home and heart.

vishnu avatars

Explore the fascinating incarnations of Vishnu from ancient texts like Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana, emphasizing transcendental worship.

ACHAL SAHIB, GURDWARA. sacred to Guru Nanak, is located on the boundary of Salho and Chahal villages along the Jalandhar Batala road, 6 km south of Batala (31M9\'N, 75°12\'E) in Gurdaspur district of the Punjab. The low mound on which the Gurdwara is situated, in close proximity of the ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva, is popularly known as Achal Vatala. The Achal temple had since old times been a place of pilgrimage visited by sadhus from distant parts, especially during the annual fair held on the occasion of Sivaratri festival.

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Discover the legacy of Patrick Alexander Vans Agnew, a civil servant pivotal in the East India Company era. Explore his journey and untimely end in Multan.

AJAB SINGH (d. 1705). son of Bhai Mani Ram, a Rajput Sikh of `Alipur in Multan district, now in Pakistan, came to Anandpur with his father and four brothers, and received the rites of initiation at the inauguration of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh on the Baisakhi day of 1699. He remained in Guru Gobind Singh`s retinue until his death in the battle of Chamkaur on 7 December 1705.

Discover Bhai Akal, a devoted follower of Guru Ram Das, serving also Guru Arjan and Guru Hargobind. Learn about his legacy in Punjab's rich history.

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AKHAND PATH (akhand = uninterrupted, without break; path = reading) is nonstop, continuous recital of the Guru Granth Sahib from beginning to end.

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Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

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Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

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Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.