Arts and Heritage

Until recently the Arts of the Sikhs has been confused as either Hindu and or Islamic Arts. Today the arts of the Sikhs have been widely acknowledged and continuously bring to light the unique cultural, historic and religious features of the Sikhs. In the last five centuries, this also brings to a sharp focus on the unique aspects of the religion of the Sikhs.

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Martial Heritage

LAILI or LAILA

Discover the legendary dark grey horse Laili, adored by Ranjit Singh, known for its beauty, grace, and the fascinating journey through 19th-century Punjab.

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Musicology and Musicians

NIHAL SINGH THAKUR

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

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Musicology and Musicians

ASA

Explore Asa, a key raga in Sikh music, known for its mystical mood and significance in the holy Guru Granth Sahib. Perfect for devotional melodies.

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Musicology and Musicians

MAHALA

Discover the significance of 'Mahala' in Guru Granth Sahib, denoting the spiritual lineage and authorship of Sikh Gurus starting with Guru Nanak.

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Musicology and Musicians

MANGA, BHAI

Explore the life of Manga Bhai, a devoted musician of Guru Nanak. Discover his passion for Gurbani as described by Bhai Gurdas. Learn more about his legacy.

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Architecture

SAMMAN BURJ

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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Architecture

SAROVAR

Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

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Architecture

AKAL BUNGA

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

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Arts and Artists

BAZIGARS

Discover the Bazigars, a nomadic acrobat tribe in Punjab, evolving from entertainers to laborers, rich in cultural heritage and recognized as a Scheduled Tribe.

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Architecture

GOBINDGARH FORT

Explore Gobindgarh Fort, a majestic fortress in Amritsar built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, rich with history and serving as a key treasury and defense landmark.

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Musicology and Musicians

BARAH MAHA or BARAH MASA,

Discover the timeless beauty of Barah Maha poetry, where nature reflects the heart's yearnings and separation, a tradition rooted in classical Indian epochs.

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Arts and Artists

BEDI

BEDI, a subcaste of the Khatris, Prakritized form of the Sanskrit kstriya which is one of the four caste groups into which the Hindu society is divided. The Khatris are mainly Hindus though there is among them a Sikh element which is small in number but important historically.There are no Muhammadans in the caste because a Khatri after conversion into Islam ceases to be a Khatri and becomes a Khoja. The Khatris are further divided into four subgroups Bahri, Khukhrain, Bunjahi and Sarin. Bahris have twelve castes, Khukhrain eight, Bunjahi fiftytwo and Sarins twenty.