Social Institutions and Movements

akali dal volunteers

Discover the origins and evolution of Akali Dal Central, a key political entity advocating for Sikh rights and reforming Gurdwara management.

nbs

Explore the Naujavan Bharat Sabha's fight against British rule. Learn about its radical youth leaders and their role in India's revolutionary history.

bhagatpuransingh

Pingalvara, founded by Bhagat Puran Singh, is a unique humanitarian institution in Punjab offering compassionate care to the needy, regardless of caste or creed.

chief khalsa diwan

Discover the history of the Central Malva Khalsa Pritinidhi Diwan, founded in 1906, focused on Sikh faith, education, women's upliftment, and more.

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.

sad

Explore Akali Dal's pivotal role in Sikh rights and Gurdwara reform movement of the 1920s, ensuring religious heritage preservation.

prpm

Discover the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal's role in fighting for civil liberties in princely states, a vital chapter in India's freedom struggle since 1928.

Explore the origins of the SARB HIND SIKH MISSION, established in 1936 to promote Sikhism and uplift social status in India.

chief khalsa diwan official logo

Explore the origins and evolution of Khalsa Diwan Amritsar, established in 1883 to guide Sikh reform efforts. Learn about its key players and pivotal events.

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.

dsgmc

Discover the formation and impact of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Management Committee, preserving Sikh heritage and managing gurdwaras since 1974.

4 akal takhat

AKAL TAKHT is the primary seat of Sikh religious authority and central altar for Sikh political assembly.

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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.