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Explore Madho Singhana, where Guru Gobind Singh made his first halt. Visit the gurdwara established in the 1970s, a cultural landmark in Sirsa.

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Discover Babak, a devoted rababi who recited sacred hymns for Guru Hargobind, took part in the 1629 Amritsar battle, and passed away in 1642.

DESAN, MAI, a childless woman from a Sandhu Jatt family of Patti in Amritsar district, once approached Guru Hargobind praying for the boon of a child.

prithi chand

Dive into the story of Karmo and her jealousy towards Guru Arjan—an intriguing chapter in Sikh history. Discover how her plans were thwarted.

Explore the influential life of Jathedar Sampuran Singh Raman, a pivotal figure in Akali politics and advocate for a Punjabi-speaking state.

Discover Bhai Bahoru's daring role in helping recover Guru's horses, using clever disguises in historical Lahore.

DEVA SINGH, BHAI. and Bhai Ishar Singh were among the Five Muktas, who formed the first batch after the Parij Piare to receive baptism of the Khalsa on the Baisakhi day of AD 1699. According to Rahitnama Hazuri Bhai Chaupa Singh Chhibbar, the draft of a rahitnama was prepared by these Muktas which later received Guru Gobind Singh`s approval. Bhai Deva Singh and Bhai Ishar Singh fell fighting in the battle of Chamkaur (7 December 1705).

Discover the story of Khem Karan, Bibi Rup Kaur's husband, and their historical ties to Kiratpur and the Guru Har Rai lineage.

Explore the birthplace of celebrated Sikh warrior Akali Phula Singh, home to Gurdwara Baba Phula Singh Akali, a historic site near Dehia village.

gulbagh dilbagh

Explore the legend of Bakht Mall, Sikh preacher, and the retrieval of prized horses Gulbagh and Dilbagh from Lahore's governor during Guru Hargobind's era.

DOTTENWEISS or DOTTERWICH, a short statured, stoutly built German who, in 1835, joined the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as a military tactician. He was found unequal to the appointment and was dismissed from the service soon afterwards.

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.

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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.