Sikh Scriptures and Literature

tagore

Explore 'Bandi Bir,' Tagore's stirring poem on Sikh hero Banda Singh Bahadur, celebrating courage and sacrifice against Mughal tyranny.

oil painting of hari singh nalwa

Explore the poetic saga of Hari Singh Nalva's last campaign against Afghans. A literary masterpiece shedding light on Punjabi courage and customs.

gurugobindsingh 1

Explore the life of Guru Gobind Singh through PARCHIAN PATSHAI 10. Unpublished tales from Khalsa College, Amritsar, detail his battles & legacy.

alexander gardner

Explore Alexander Gardner's thrilling adventures in the Punjab and beyond. Discover his life as a European adventurer in the Sikh army, vividly recounted.

ut twarakh

Explore 'Umdat Ut-Tawaikh', Sohan Lal Suri’s Persian chronicle of Ranjit Singh's reign. Discover Sikh history from Guru Nanak to the British annexation.

bhag singh

Explore Bhag Singh Chandra Udaya, a rare manuscript on Sardar Bhag Singh Ahluvalia's life in Kapurthala. Uncover history through this Punjab State Archives gem.

jangnamaggs

Discover the heroic tales in Jangnama Guru Gobind Singh, a Punjabi ballad capturing Guru Gobind Singh's battles and Sikh bravery in vibrant verse.

sggs kashmir

Dive into SRI GURU GRANTH PRAYAY, a rare glossary of the Guru Granth Sahib preserved at Khalsa College, revealing word meanings in their textual context.

bir

CHALITARJOTlJOTI SAMAVANE KE: Rare insights on Sikh Gurus, dates & events post-Guru Gobind Singh. Explore heritage! Catalog No. 1579E, Amritsar.

dasmesh pita 2

Discover the genealogy of Guru Gobind Singh in centuries-old Punjabi manuscripts at Khalsa College, Amritsar. Dive into the history and legacy of the Sikhs.

tankhanama

Learn about TANKHAHNAMA, the Sikh penal code defining misconduct penalties. Explore the ideals of Khalsa life and principles guiding personal conduct.

art of giani sher singh ambala wale

Discover Sikh history with Gurmat Pracharak Lari, a 1919 book series by Giani Sher Singh, offering insights into Sikhism with monthly Punjabi and Urdu editions.

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

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

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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