amritsar

maharaja ranjit singh with wives

Discover the life of Gulab Kaur, married to Maharaja Ranjit Singh in Amritsar. Explore her story and legacy until her death in 1838.

satlani sahib

Visit Gurusar Satlani Gurdwara, near Hoshiarnagar village, where Guru Hargobind halted. Discover the pond's healing waters and vibrant annual fair.

Discover Guru Arjan's wisdom on achieving jivanmukta through belief, practice, and reflection. Learn how Bhai Hemu Soini found spiritual liberation.

Explore the life of Jallo Bhai, a Sikh officiant known for his integrity during Guru Arjan's era, celebrated by Bhai Gurdas for his uprightness.

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

Discover the legacy of Jodh Singh Ramgarhia, a revered Sikh chief and ally of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, known for his religious devotion and architectural contributions.

khursheed khalsa

Explore KHURSHUID KHALSA, the 1885 Urdu book that delves into Sikh history. Discover the controversies it sparked among Amritsar and Lahore factions.

Discover how Bhai Lal Bhai served Guru Arjan, contributing to the sacred pool and Harimandar, becoming a masand in Punjab's Amritsar district.

Explore Gurdwara Gurusar Patshahi X in Mahima Shahanvala, a historic shrine west of Goniana Mandi, where Guru Gobind Singh made a brief halt in 1706.

Discover Bhai Manak Chand's path to liberation through Guru Ram Das, embracing selfless service and spiritual bliss. Learn more in Sikh texts & history.

misr diwan chand

Explore Megh Raj's legacy, from humble clerk to Lahore's revered treasurer, and his honorable title Rai Bahadur. A tale of integrity amidst adversity.

Explore the legacy of Kanvar Multana Singh (1819-1846), son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Discover his journey from Amritsar to family life.

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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.