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Explore GURU MANGAT's rich heritage near Lahore, linked to Guru Hargobind. Visit Gurdwara Patshahi VI, a historic gurudwara awaiting rediscovery.

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Explore the life of Manga Bhai, a devoted musician of Guru Nanak. Discover his passion for Gurbani as described by Bhai Gurdas. Learn more about his legacy.

Discover Japa Bhai, a notable Khatri of the Khullar clan, mentioned in Bhai Gurdas' Varan. Learn about his legacy and contributions to Sikhism.

Discover the wisdom of Kulla Bhai, a devout Sikh, as he learns the path of a gurmukh with Guru Arjan. Explore insights from Bhai Gurdas, Varan XI.18.

NIHALU BHALLA, BHAI, a resident of Sultanpur Lodhi, who embraced Sikhism during the time of Guru Amar Das. He once visited Amritsar with the sangat of Sultanpur to receive instruction from Guru Arjan. The name figures in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI.21.

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Discover Shiam Singh's valor as he protected Guru Gobind Singh's treasure, fought bravely in 1703, and made the ultimate sacrifice at Chamkaur in 1705.

BHAI BUDHU DA AWA, GURUDWARA:This place is situated at Shalimar Road near Gulabi Gate (where the Sikh National College stood). It was earlier the brick klin of Bhai Budhu. Due to the admontition of Bhai Kamliya, the bricks remained raw. When Bhai Budhu went to Guru Arjan Dev for asking what to do, the Guru said that he could not alter what had been utterd by a devout Sikh but assured the Sikh that these bricks would be sold at the discarded price.

Discover the devotion of Jattu Bhandart, a Khatri from Shahdara, listed among Guru Arjan's devotees in the Sikhan di Bhagat Mala.

Discover the heroic tales of Lakkha Bhai, Guru Hargobind's devoted drummer, who played a vital role in the battles of Ruhela and Amritsar in 1629.

NIVALA, BHAI, a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Arjan. He once waited on the Guru who taught him to practise ndm, and serve the sangat. The name figures in Bhai Gurdas, Varan, XI. 19.

Discover Shihan Bhai, a notable Sikh from the eras of Guru Angad and Guru Amar Das in Punjab's Khadur Sahib. Learn about his influential legacy.

Explore the legacy of Gajjan Bhai, an Uppal Khatri mentioned among Guru Nanak's Sikhs. Dive into references from Bhai Mani Singh and Bhai Santokh Singh.

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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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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.