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V

This section gathers entries starting with the letter V, featuring subjects like various art forms, the importance of values, and the impact of visionary leaders. Explore content on topics like volcanology, vintage collections, and the versatility of different vocations.

Explore Valla, a village near Amritsar, sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur, with gurdwaras commemorating his visit in 1664. A cultural journey awaits!

varan gyan ratnavali

Delve into Bhai Gurdas's vars, exploring spiritual insights, Sikh principles, and historical context in 913 poetic stanzas.

Discover Vissa Bhai's journey to Sikhism under Guru Arjan as documented by Bhai Gurdas. Explore historical insights from Mani Singh and Santokh Singh's works.

Discover Vandar, home to the historic Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi X, where Guru Gobind Singh stayed. Join the vibrant Baisakhi fair in this charming Punjabi village.

Discover the Sikh and Sanskrit legacy in Varanasi, the holiest Hindu city, with historical sites like Gurdwara Bari Sangat and Shri Chetan Math.

Discover VOCHUS, a Russian employed in 1823 at Lahore's Sikh-run gunpowder factory. Learn more about European adventurers in Northern India.

Discover the history of Vanjara Sikhs, their role as medieval traders, and their cultural integration within Sikhism across Central and South India.

Discover the heroic legacy of Varyam Singh, one of the martyrs of Nankana Sahib, who bravely fought for Sikh rights before falling in 1921.

vishnu

Explore Vishnu's significance as the Preserver of the world and his revered incarnations. Learn about his attributes, consort Lakshmi, and mystical tales.

sewapanthi

Uncover rare insights from 1847 Punjabi prose by Bhai Addan Shah. Explore teachings of humility, service, and celibacy. Discover 252 moral anecdotes.

var

Explore the vibrant history of Punjabi var, from heroic tales to spiritual hymns, celebrated in Sikh gatherings and revered in Punjabi folklore.

Explore Pandit Varyam Singh's legacy as a revered religious scholar and education advocate in Punjab. Discover his influence in Sikh reform.

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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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