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Discover Anandpur Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site in Punjab, home to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and rich in history.

Discover Ali Sher, a village visited by Guru Tegh Bahadur in Punjab's Malva region. Learn about his teachings, and the gurdwara honoring his legacy.

Discover Sahib Ganj, a historic town in Bihar, graced by Guru Tegh Bahadur, housing sacred Sikh relics at Old Nanak Shahi Sangat. Visit now to learn more!

Explore Dhaka's historic Sikh sites like Gurdwara Nanakshahi & Sangat Tola, marking visits of Guru Nanak & Guru Tegh Bahadur. Unveil their rich legacies.

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Discover the heroic tale of Roshan Singh, a Sikh warrior who single-handedly defeated a lion, showcasing bravery alongside Guru Gobind Singh and Bahadur Shah.

Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, a Khalsa warrior, and Punjabi hero, who fought valiantly with Banda Singh Bahadur. Explore his battles and sacrifice.

AKAR, a village in the interior of Patiala district, possesses a historical shrine called Gurdwara Nim Sahib. The Gurdwara commemorates the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur who, during one of his journeys through the Malva territory, put up here near a mm (margosa) tree, which still exists. The leaves of one of the boughs of this tree which leans over the shrine are tasteless while those on the rest of the tree possess their natural bitter taste. The miracle is attributed to Guru Tegh Bahadur, who is said to have pulled off a twig from this branch and used it to cleanse his teeth.

Learn about the unique Bandai Sikhs who revered Banda Singh Bahadur as their eleventh Guru and faced expulsion by Tatt Khalsa in 1721. Explore their beliefs!

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Discover the story of Bishan Kaur, a devoted Sikh and mother of Mata Gujari, who witnessed the union of her daughter with Guru Tegh Bahadur.

DHALEO, locally called Dhalevari, village 6 km southeast of Bhikhi (30° 3`N, 75° 33`E) in Bathinda district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur who arrived here travelling from Bhikhi during his sojourn in the Malva region. It is said that as Guru Tegh Bahadur was riding towards Gandhuari to see an old Sikh, Bhai Mughlu, lying on his deathbed, he noticed ajogT in meditation on the bank of the pond at Dhaleo. The Guru alighted here on his way back from Gandhuari and held a discourse with the jogi, whose name was Tuisi Das.

Discover Garhi Nazir, site of the revered Sikh shrine near Samana, where Guru Tegh Bahadur found refuge. Immerse in history, culture, and spiritual legacy.

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Discover the legacy of Jai Singh Man, an influential figure allied with Mahari Singh, father of Ranjit Singh, in key military conquests across Punjab.

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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.