Social Institutions and Movements

khalsa central council

Explore the short-lived Khalsa Central Council, formed in 1933 in Lahore to advance Sikh interests amidst political rivalries. Learn more about its goals and challenges.

khalsa baradari

Discover Khalsa Baradari's pivotal role in promoting Sikhism among backward classes, championing equality, and sparking the Gurdwara Reform movement.

bhai pheru morcha

Explore the Bhai Pheru Morcha, a pivotal Sikh campaign in the 1920s for shrine reformation, and its impact on Sikh history and heritage.

Explore Dharamsala's roots as a Sikh institution, where devotion, service, and community gather. Experience its transformation into today's gurdwaras.

gnvs

Explore the impact of Guru Nanak Vidyak Society in Bombay's education since 1947, offering diverse curricula and promoting Sikh heritage.

khalsa darbar

Discover the historical impact of Khalsa Darbar, formed to challenge the 1932 Communal Award and safeguard Sikh interests in India.

tatt khalsa

Explore Khalsa Diwan Malaya, promoting Sikhism and education in Malaysia since 1903. Discover its impact on Sikh temples and cultural growth.

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Discover the CHETRAMIAS: a distinctive blend of Christianity, Vaisnavism, and Sufism founded by Chet Ram. Explore this faith's unique history and practices.

dhuan

Explore the Sikh tradition of Dhuan, symbolizing smoke, where Sikh teachings were spread across India by Udasi monks in various regions.

punjabi pracharini sabha

Learn about the Panjabi Pracharni Sabha's 1882 efforts to revive Punjabi language amidst changing educational policies in Punjab.

khalsa defence

Discover the role of the Khalsa Defence of India League in boosting Sikh military enlistment during WWII and preserving their special army position.

vancouver sikh temple

Discover the Khalsa Diwan Society's impact on Sikh immigrants in Vancouver, Canada since 1909. Established Gurudwaras, secured rights, and enriched Sikh culture.

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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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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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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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