Traditional Sikh schools

dhuan

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

wada dera daudhar

Discover Vadda Dera, founded in 1859 in Punjab, India. Learn about its rich history in Sikh music training and cultural teachings.

guruamardas handal gangu shah

Discover the history of the Gangu Shahis, a Sikh order founded by Gangu Shah in Punjab. Learn about their unique practices and historical impact.

giani sampardai

Dive into the rich history of the Giani Sampradai, a key Sikh theological school with roots in Bhai Mani Singh's teachings and the Guru Granth Sahib.

baba lakhmi chand

Explore the unique Jagiasi sect of Sindh, blending Sikh beliefs and Hindu rituals, founded by Baba Sri Chand. Delve into its rich history and traditions.

mahant narayan das

Explore the legacy of Mahants in Sikh history, their influence on gurdwaras, and the impact of the Gurdwara Reform movement in the 20th century.

Discover the multifaceted term 'Meli' in Sikhism, from a verb to a title for preachers, reflecting its rich historical and religious significance.

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Discover the rich history of Nirmal Panchaiti Akhara, a Sikh seminary founded in 1862 in Patiala, with branches across India. Learn about its unique traditions.

painting of a nirmala sikh

Discover the Nirmala Sikhs, a sect rooted in purity and wisdom, dedicated to religious study since Guru Gobind Singh's era. Explore their enduring legacy.

guru and disciplei

Discover the Sant Tradition: a mystical, monotheistic movement, transcending sectarian divides, and pioneering ethical consciousness in medieval India.

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Dive into the origins of Sikh historiography with the Janam Sakhis of Guru Nanak. Discover a blend of myth and tradition in early Sikh history.

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Explore the rich history of the Udasi sect, founded by Sri Chand, dedicated to spreading Guru Nanak's teachings across the world.

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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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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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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.