Letters

R

This section is home to entries beginning with the letter R, covering themes like revolutionary movements, remarkable discoveries in research, and the beauty of renaissance art. Whether you're interested in reading about global religions or the structure of governmental regimes, this part of the index has it all.

Explore Rani Majra's Gurdwara, a revered shrine linked to Guru Gobind Singh, offering history and heritage near Ambala city. Visit the sacred site today!

sant ravidas

Discover Ravidas, poet and mystic from Varanasi. Renowned for devotional hymns in Guru Granth Sahib, he transcended caste and worshipped the Supreme Being.

ravana

Discover the legendary story of Ravana, the powerful demon-king with ten heads and divine powers, and his epic battle with Rama. Explore rich myths of Lanka.

Discover the story of Raghupat Rai Nijjhar, a devout Sikh landlord, who hosted Guru Tegh Bahadur and the origins of Gurdwara Gurusar Sahib at Khem Karan.

sansar chand

Discover the tragic story of Raj Banso, Maharaja Ranjit Singh's most beautiful wife, patron of hill music, whose life ended in 1835 due to palace intrigues.

Explore the sacred Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi IX, located in Ralia, Punjab, commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit. A historic site, managed by the SGPC.

Explore Baba Ram Singh's role in the Namdhari movement, promoting a simple, chaste life and opposing British rule. Learn about his profound legacy.

Visit Rameana, a historic village in Punjab, sacred to Guru Gobind Singh. Explore Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi X and its serene surroundings.

rani jindan

Explore the unpublished story of Queen Jindan in Sahib Singh Mrigind's RANI RAJINDRAMATI CHARITRA, highlighting Sikh court intrigues and British loyalty.

Discover how the 1956 Regional Formula aimed to solve Punjab's language dilemma, leading to the state's division into Haryana and Punjab by 1966.

Learn about ROSSAIX, a French engineer who served in Napoleon's army before revolutionizing Punjab's infrastructure in 1843. Discover his legacy.

rama

Discover the multifaceted representations of Rama across sacred texts, from the epic Ramayana to Guru Granth Sahib, highlighting divine reverence.

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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.

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