Social Institutions and Movements

Discover how the U.P. Sikh Pratinidhi Board protects Sikh rights, promotes cultural heritage, and fosters education in Uttar Pradesh since 1947.

sadho bela

Explore the vibrant legacy of BELA, from Sri Sadhubela Tirath to Singh Bela, a secret hub of Sikh revolutionaries near Amritsar. Uncover their fascinating stories.

akali patrika

Explore the historical legacy of Akali newspaper, a pivotal platform for Sikh nationalist expression and reformation efforts since 1920.

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Discover the Sikh Missionary Society's legacy in Singapore since 1940, spreading Sikhism and Punjabi education, and reaching diverse communities.

morchachabian

Discover the dramatic 1920s Sikh campaign for the Golden Temple Keys, a pivotal moment in Sikh history. Learn about key figures and transformative events.

guru and disciplei

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

mirza ghulam ahmad (c. 1897)

Explore the origins of the Ahmadiyah Movement, founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in 19th century Punjab, challenging Christian and Hindu influences.

singh sabha movement figures

Explore the influential legacy of the Bhasaur Singh Sabha, champions of Sikh renaissance, from caste rejection to pioneering Sikh initiations since 1893.

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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.

shuddhi sabha

Explore Shuddhi Sabha's historical role in reconverting Sikhs from Christianity & Islam in the 1890s. Discover the leaders behind this transformative movement.

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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 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.