AI PANTH
AI PANTH, one of the twelve sects of yogis, whose adherents worship AI Bhavani, a tribal female deity, believed to...
Sikh art is a vibrant and diverse field that draws from various cultural, religious, and historical influences. It embodies the values and principles of Sikhism and often showcases scenes from Sikh history, depictions of Gurus, and spiritual themes. Sikh art is a rich and evolving tradition that continues to inspire and resonate with people around the world. Whether through traditional techniques or contemporary expressions, it reflects the deep spiritual and cultural heritage of the Sikh community.
AI PANTH, one of the twelve sects of yogis, whose adherents worship AI Bhavani, a tribal female deity, believed to...
BAIRAGIS, or Vairagis, are a sect of Hindu ascetics, eschewing colour or passion and detached from all worldly allurements. Founded...
BAZIGARS or acrobats, a counterpart of nats outside the Punjab, are a nomadic people travelling from one place to the...
BEDI, a subcaste of the Khatris, Prakritized form of the Sanskrit kstriya which is one of the four caste groups...
BHALLA, a subdivision of Khatri (Prakrit form kstriya) caste, one of the four castes into which the Hindu society is...
GIAN SINGH, BHAI (1883-1953), naqqash or fresco painter, was born in the city of Amritsar in 1883. His father, Taba...
KIRPAL SINGH, ARTIST (1923-1990), the creator of Sikh history in colour, was born the son of Bhagat Singh and Har...
KOHINUR ("Mountain of Light"), the peerless diamond which today lakes the pride of place among the British crown jewels, once...
RAM SINGH, a skilled artisan from Chunar Fort near Kashi (Varanasi) in Uttar Pradesh, who was with Guru Gobind Singh...
SIKH COINS or NUMISMATICS. Sikh coins like coins anywhere else were both a commercial necessity and a symbol of sovereignty....
SOBHA SINGH (1901-1986), painter, famous especially for his portraits of the Gurus, was born on 29 November 1901 in a...
TOSHAKHANA, from Persian toshakhanah (toshah = food or provisions for journey or food articles in general+ khana = house, store)...
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