Social and voluntary organisations

photograph of a sikh crowd during the akali movement, ca.1921–1922

Discover the vital role of the Akali Sahayak Bureau in aiding the Akali struggle for Sikh shrine management, aligned with India's freedom movement.

singh sabha hitkarni

Discover the ideological and personal reasons behind the formation of Sri Guru Hitkarni Singh Sabha, a splinter group from the Khalsa Diwan, Lahore.

babu teja singh

Discover the historic Bakapur Divan where Sikh identity was reshaped with mass conversions and religious fervor in 1903 led by Sikh Sabha Bhasaur.

singh sabha movement figures

Discover the pioneering efforts of the Sri Guru Upkar Pracharni Sabha in preserving Sikh religious identity and countering challenges in early 20th century Amritsar.

hyderabadi sikhs

Discover the impactful history of Deccan Khalsa Diwan, aiding displaced Sikhs during Indian Independence and nurturing education in Bombay.

sabha

Discover how Gur Sevak Sabha championed Sikh values, bridging divides and shaping faith with key contributions like the Sabaddarth edition.

kalgidhar malaya

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

khalsa baradari

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

tatt khalsa

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

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.

sikh pracharak

Discover Khalsa Updeshak Mahavidyala; founded in 1901 for Sikh religious education. A historic institute promoting educational and social awakening.

kirti kisan sabha

Discover the origins of Kirti Kisan Sabha, led by Ghadr Party, mobilizing workers & peasants for revolutionary action since 1928. Explore its legacy.

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

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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