AGHORI
AGHORI or AGHORPANTHI. one of the several Kapalika sects, connected with the Tantrik cult of Saivism, notorious for its cannibalism and...
Martial Heritage
Discover the rich legacy of Sikh martial heritage, showcasing the valor, discipline, and spiritual essence rooted in the martial traditions of Sikhism, including the art of Gatka, historic battles, and the warrior ethos of the Khalsa
BHANGIAN Dl TOP
BHANGIAN DI TOP, or the gun belonging to the Bhangi misl, known as Zamzama, is a massive, heavyweight cannon weighing...
CHITTA BAZ
CHITTA BAZ, lit. white hawk, is traditionally the name given to one of Guru Gobind Singh`s favourite falcons whom he...
DAL SINGAR
DAL SINGAR, lit. ornament or embellishment (singar) of the army (dal), was the name of one of Guru Gobind Singh`s...
HOLA MAHALLA
HOLA MAHALLA or simply Hola, a Sikh festival, takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chef which...
JHATKA
JHATKA, the Sikh mode of killing an animal for food, also stands for the meal of an animal or bird...
LAILI or LAILA
LAILI or LAILA, a famous horse of superb beauty and grace, was originally owned by Yar Muhammad Khan Barakzai, the...
NAINA SINGH, AKALI
NAINA SINGH, AKALI, eighteenth century Nihang warrior esteemed as much for his piety as for his valour. His special title...
NILA GHORA
NILA GHORA, lit. blue horse, was a dark coloured stallion favourite of Guru Gobind Singh. The Guru`s fondness for him...
PARTAPU, BHAI
PARTAPU, BHAI, a professional soldier, came to Guru Arjan, offered obeisance and spoke with folded hands, "Weilding of arms is...
RAM SINGH BEDI, BABA
RAM SINGH BEDI, BABA (d. 1797), a Nihang warrior, was the son of Bhai Faqir Chand, of the village of...
ROSHAN SINGH
ROSHAN SINGH, Sikh warrior in attendance upon Guru Gobind Singh, who once killed a lion single handed. During their journey...
