Letters

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This section brings together entries beginning with the letter N, covering areas like nature’s diversity, the intricacies of neuroscience, and narratives that have shaped cultures. From natural phenomena to national histories, explore a collection of content that dives into various subjects linked by the letter N.
nakai misl

Explore Baherwal Kalan's rich history from Guru Arjan Dev's visit to the rise of the Nakai Misl, highlighting influential Sikh leaders and key battles.

dadu dvara

Discover the rich heritage of Narayana, key center of the Dadupanthi sect, half a km from Naraina railway station. Explore its spiritual legacy today.

nalucchi

Discover Naluchhi village's historic Gurudwara in Kashmir, visited by Guru Hargobind. Explore its cultural significance before the 1947 invasion.

nawan shahr district

Explore Nawanshahr, carved from Punjab's Hoshiarpur, renamed to honor Bhagat Singh. Uncover rich heritage and vibrant connections overseas.

akali naina singh nihang

Learn about Naina Singh, the 18th-century Nihang warrior famed for valor & guardianship of Akali Phula Singh, a Sikh icon. Explore his lasting legacy.

guruhorse

Discover the legendary tale of Nila Ghora, the blue horse beloved by Guru Gobind Singh, revered through time as the Rider of the Blue Horse.

Explore the life of Thakur Nihal Singh, Sikh theologian and musician, known for his kirtan and missionary work, spreading faith through music and discourse.

Explore the legacy of Nahar Singh Man, a commander in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's early campaigns, and his role in the military conquests in the late 18th century.

nankiana sahib

Visit Nanakiana Sahib Gurdwara, Sangrur, Punjab—honoring Guru Nanak and Guru Hargobind. Discover its rich history, sacred relics, and serene surroundings.

saka nankana sahib

Explore the Nankana Sahib Massacre's impact on the Gurdwara Reform movement, where reformist Sikhs faced brutal assault at a sacred site in 1921.

Visit Nathana, Punjab, a village sacred to Guru Hargobind. Discover Gurdwara Manji Sahib Patshahi Chheviri, a historical site filled with Sikh heritage.

NESTA, village 2 km south of Atari in Amritsar district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) who stayed here for a while during his journey from Lahore to Amritsar. According to local tradition, at the villagers` complaint that the water of their well was brackish, the Guru had them dig another well close to it. The water of this well was sweet (mittha, in Punjabi). Both these wells still exist side by side. The shrine established here came to be called Mitthasar.

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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.