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Visit Bhupal, a revered village in Punjab, and discover Gurdwara Nauvin Patshahi. Celebrate the legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur at this historic shrine.

Explore Sobha Singh's inspiring art journey from Punjab's romantic lore to revered portraits of Sikh Gurus, demonstrating unparalleled mastery in oil painting.

DULEY, village in Ludhiana district, 17 km southwest from the city (30° 54`N, 75° 52`E), claims a historical shrine called Gurdwara Phalahi Sahib Patshahi 10. Guru Gobind Singh halted here awhile under a phalahi tree, while travelling from Alamgir toJodhari at the close of 1705. An imposing new gurdwara building, a large rectangular hall, has been completed recently. There is a basement below the prakash asthan representing the site of the original building, and above it is a room topped by a highdomed pavilion. Four more doublestoreyed domed pavilions surround the central pavilion.

daultan

DAULTAN, a Muslim midwife of the village of Talvandi Rai Bhoi, who attended the birth ofBaba Kalu`s son who became renowned as Guru Nanak.

Discover Gurpranali, a rich source of Sikh history, capturing the lives of the Gurus and their families in prose and verse. Explore this unique genre now!

gurpurab

Discover the significance of Gurpurbs in Sikhism, commemorating Guru anniversaries with vibrant processions, sacred readings, and communal meals.

Discover Jaita Bhat's journey of spiritual awakening with Guru Arjan, abandoning caste rituals for a new path of knowledge and enlightenment.

karma

Explore the doctrine of karma in Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, a law of cause and effect linked to rebirth. Discover how liberation from karma is achieved.

Explore the doctrine of soul transmigration and its ties to karma and spiritual liberation in Indian eschatology.

alahania

Discover the role of ALAHUNI mournful songs in Sikh funerals, emphasizing acceptance of Divine Will and the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak.

aruna

Arun, the charioteer of the lamp of the world (i.e. the sun) and brother of Garuda, the king of the birds became a cripple on account of his past actions. (Dhanasari Trilochan, p. 695) Aruna was the son of Kashyapa (Brahma\'s son) by his wife Vinata. Kashyapa had two wives: Vinata and Kadru. Having been pleased by their services, he granted them boons. Kadru was to be blessed with one thousand naga (serpent) sons and Vinata with two powerful sons. Kadru laid one thousand eggs and Vinata two.

vyasa

Explore the life of Vyasa, son of Satyavati, a profound sage known for compiling the Mahabharata and shaping ancient philosophies. Discover his story.

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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.