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Learn about Naina Singh, the 18th-century Nihang warrior famed for valor & guardianship of Akali Phula Singh, a Sikh icon. Explore his lasting legacy.

BHAGVAN SINGH LAUNGOVALIA (d. 1944), patriot, Akali activist and one of the founders of the Praja Mandal, a platform meant to provide voice to the people of Indian states ruled by Indian princes during British times to ventilate their grievances and protest against the oppression, misrule and extravagances of the autocrats who presided over their destinies, was born in Burma where his father Rur Singh was a soldier in the army. The only child of his parents, he was named Indar Singh. The family originally belonged to the village of Laurigoval in the present Sarigrur district of the Punjab.

GOPAL SINGH (1883-1941), an Akali reformer, was born in November 1883 at the village of Sagari, in Rawalpindi district, now in Pakistan. His father, Sundar Singh (d. 1895) was a small shopkeeper. Within three years of Gopal Singh`s father`s death, his two elder brothers also passed away and the responsibility of looking after the family fell on him. He worked hard to see the family business flourish, and simultaneously started participating in the Singh Sabha activity in the district.

Explore the legacy of Labh Singh Babu, a key Akali leader who championed Sikh rights and led impactful protests in early 20th century India.

Discover the courageous life of Phula Singh Akali, a Sikh hero and leader under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for his valor and dedication to Sikh shrines.

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

ACHCHHAR SINGH, JATHEDAR (1892-1976), a Gurdwara officiant and Akali politician who twice held office as Jathedar (provost) of...

BHAI PHERU, GURDWARA (also called Gurdwara Sangat Sahib), named after its founder, the well known Udasi Sikh preacher Bhai Pherii (1640-1706), is located at Mien ki Maur, in Chuniari tahsil of Lahore district in Pakistan. During Sikh times, large endowments in land extending to about 2,750 acres were inscribed to the shrine which was administered by a line of priests belonging to Sangat Sahib Ke sect of Udasi Sikhs. As a campaign for bringing the Sikh places of worship under the management of a central body, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, formed in 1920, negotiations were opened with the mahant or custodian for the transfer of the Bhai Pheru Gurdwara and the landed property attached to it.

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Explore the Guru Ka Bagh Morcha, a pivotal 1920s Sikh campaign for sacred reform near Amritsar, marking a historic stand against oppressive forces.

Explore the impactful journey of Akali politician Lachhman Singh Gill, who briefly served as Punjab's Chief Minister and championed the Punjabi language.

Learn about Pritam Singh Gojran's rise to lead the Shiromani Akali Dal, his dedication to Sikh reform, and his call for a sovereign Sikh State.

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Discover the history and role of SGPC, the statutory body managing sacred Sikh shrines across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh.

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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.