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Discover the Giranth, the Divana sect's holy book, reflecting the musical richness of Sikh scripture and emphasizing simran, authored by Haria and Bala.

bhog

Explore the significance of Bhog, a sacred ritual in Sikhism marking the conclusion of Scripture readings, often linked to weddings and funerals.

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Explore the first detailed history of Punjab and the Sikhs, covering early conquests, Ranjit Singh's reign, and the first Anglo-Sikh war.

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Explore the rich history and biographies of Punjab's chiefs with detailed genealogies in Griffin's enlightening work on nobility.

bir mrigesh

Explore the detailed lives of eminent Sikh saints in the 1912-page Sri Bir Mrigesh Gurbilas Dev Taru, a profound 19th-century biography by Bhai Sher Singh.

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Explore Bhai Kahn Singh's landmark book, 'Ham Hindu Nahin,' a pivotal 1898 work affirming the distinct identity of Sikhism apart from Hinduism.

sevapanthi

Explore sacred sakhis of Bhai Addan Shah, a revered Sevapanthi saint, promoting divine remembrance & humble service. A gem for understanding Sikhism.

bikramai sammat

Explore the history of Bikrami Sammat, named after Hindu king Vikramaditya, and its relevance in Sikh and Hindu traditions

harbhajan halwarvi

Discover Harbhajan Singh Halwarvi’s journey through Punjabi journalism and literature, including award-winning poetry and significant contributions.

Explore Sarmukh Singh Bava's role in Khurshid Khalsa's prophecy about Duleep Singh's return. Discover the historical insights from 19th-century Punjab.

S.S. Wanjara Bedi was born at Sialkot, now in Pakistan. He did his M.A. in Punjabi from the Punjabi University and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi. He worked in a bank early in his career and senior lecturer of Dayal Singh college, Delhi. He edited Fateh a weekly and Pritam a monthly magazine from 1949-1952. Bedi has written some eighty books, which includes three collections of poems, five books on literary criticism and some books on folklore on Punjab.

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Explore the Persian chronicle IMAD USSAADAT revealing historical accounts of Nawabs, Marathas, Sikhs, and more from 1808, lithographed in 1864.

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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.