Social Institutions and Movements

kartar singh jhabbar

Explore the rich history of Khalsa Diwan Khara Sauda Bar, founded in 1912, pivotal in Gurudwara liberation and Sikh education. Key to Akali Dal's formation.

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Explore the rich history of GURU NANAK PRAKASH PRESS, founded in 1859 to promote Punjabi literature and culture through classic translations and original works.

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Discover the Ghadr Movement, a key force for India's independence, rooted in early 20th-century migration and labor in North America.

kalgidhar malaya

Discover Kalgidhar Diwan Malaya's impact on Sikh education & religion in Malaysia since 1918. Learn about its community services & historical significance.

anand marriage act

Discover the 1909 Anand Marriage Act's role in defining Sikh marriage laws and preserving the Anand ceremony's tradition.

dharam dhuja

Explore Dharam Dhuja, the first Nirmala center at Patiala. Founded in 1862, it upholds the values of Sikh faith under Nirmal Panchaiti Akhara.

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Explore how the Guru Nanak Vidya Bhandar Trust promotes Sikh education through schools, scholarships, and training centers. Established by leaders in 1924.

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.

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

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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.