Explore the impact of Guru Nanak Vidyak Society in Bombay's education since 1947, offering diverse curricula and promoting Sikh heritage.
KHALSA CENTRAL COUNCIL, a society formed in Lahore in 1933 to safeguard the interests of the Sikhs, had a very short career. The occasion for the formation of the Council arose when Giani Sher Singh and Master Tara Singh, two prominent Sikh leaders of pre-partition Punjab, openly confronted each other soon after the announcement by the British government of the Communal Award (1932). The Sikhs deplored the Award as it did not meet their political aspirations.
Discover Kalgidhar Diwan Malaya's impact on Sikh education & religion in Malaysia since 1918. Learn about its community services & historical significance.
DHARAM DHUJA, lit. standard or banner of dharma or faith, is the popular name of Akhara Nirmal Panth...
Learn about the Panjabi Pracharni Sabha's 1882 efforts to revive Punjabi language amidst changing educational policies in Punjab.
Discover the historical impact of Khalsa Darbar, formed to challenge the 1932 Communal Award and safeguard Sikh interests in India.
Discover Khalsa Baradari's pivotal role in promoting Sikhism among backward classes, championing equality, and sparking the Gurdwara Reform movement.
BHAI PHERU MORCHA, one of a series of campaigns in the Sikhs` agitation in the 1920`s for the reformation of their holy places. Gurdwara Sangat Sahib, located in Mien ke Maur in Lahore district, about 15 km from Chhanga Manga railway station, dedicated to the memory of Bhai Pheru (1640-1706), a masand or parish leader in the time of Guru Har Rai who was honoured for his devotion by Guru Gobind Singh with the titles of Sachchi Dahri (True Bearded) and Sangat Sahib, was an important shrine, with 2,750 acres of land attached to it, and was being managed by Mahant Kishan Das.
DHARAMSALA or dharamsala from Sanskrit dharmasala, lit. court of justice, tribunal, charitable asylum, religious asylum, stands in Punjabi for a place of worship or the village hospice. Dharamsala as a Sikh institution is the precursor of gurdwara (q.v.). According to janam sakhis, accounts of the life of Guru Nanak (1469-1539). the Guru wherever he went, enjoined his followers to build or set apart a place where they should meet regularly to sing praises of the Lord and to discuss matters of common concern. These places came to be called dharamsalas and the congregations assembling therein became sangats. Dharamsalas grew up in far flung places in the wake of Guru Nanak\'s extensive travels.
Discover the history and impact of Shahid Sikh Missionary College, Amritsar—training Sikh preachers since 1927 and alma mater to notable figures.
Discover the role of the Khalsa Defence of India League in boosting Sikh military enlistment during WWII and preserving their special army position.
