amritsar

Discover Gurbakhsh Singh's pivotal role in managing historic Sikh affairs and the community kitchen under Mata Sundari's guidance in the early 1700s.

Explore the legacy of Hira Singh, from founding the Nakai principality to his role in the Ghadr revolutionary movement.

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Explore the legacy of Bhai Sahib Javala Singh, a master of Sikh devotional music, renowned for his traditional tunes and contributions to Sikh reform.

Discover Kahn Singh's daring escape, revolutionary plans, and his vital role in Punjab's resistance post-Anglo-Sikh War.

Explore the spiritual journey of Kisana Jhingaran, initiated by Guru Arjan, and his role in spreading Guru Nanak's teachings. Insights from Bhai Gurdas Varan XI.

Explore Lambe village's Gurdwara Amb Sahib Ji, honoring Guru Har Rai. Visit the historic mango tree and enjoy the annual fair celebrating his legacy.

Explore the impactful military career of Mahitab Singh Majithia, a key General in the Sikh army and pivotal figure in historical campaigns.

Explore the legacy of Mehtab Singh, a dedicated lawyer & legislator who played a crucial role in the Gurdwara Reform Movement and shaped Sikh history.

Explore the spiritual devotion of Musan Bhai, honored by Guru Arjan in the Guru Granth Sahib, emphasizing love on the path to fulfillment.

baba gurditta

NATTI, MATA (d. 1664), also referred to in chronicles as Ananti, Nihalo and Mata Bassi, was the wife of Baba Gurditta (1613-38), the eldest son of Guru Hargobin.She played an important role in Sikh history as the mother of Guru Har Rai, the seventh Guru of the Sikhs.

PADARATH, BHAI, a devoted Sikh of the time of Guru Ram Das. Once accompanied by Bhai Taru and Bhai Bharu, he went to visit Guru Ram Das. He and his companions felt deeply moved to hear kirtan being recited in the Guru`s presence. "0 refuge of the poor," they prayed, "it is bliss to listen to such heavenly music. But we householders have duties towards our families and can have such chances but rarely. What shall become of our souls?" Guru Ram Das said, "Have faith in God.

patit

Discover the meaning of 'patit,' a Sanskrit-derived term for moral decline, and its significance in Sikh theology and Hindu literature.

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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.