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phul sidhu brar

Discover the legacy of Phul (1627-1689), the daring ancestor of the Phulkiari dynasty, known for his influence and battles in the Malva region.

Explore the legacy of Suraj Mall, son of Guru Hargobind. Discover his lineage and the family's historical significance in Sikh history.

Discover the life of Tej Bhan, affectionately known as Tejo, father of Guru Amar Das, with deep roots in the Bhalla clan from Punjab.

bhagat trilochan

Explore the timeless hymns of Trilochan, a revered Maharashtrian saint poet featured in the Guru Granth Sahib. Dive into his profound spiritual teachings.

angiras

Discover the legend of Sage Angiras, a key figure in Rig Veda hymns and praises of Guru Nanak Dev.

Discover Vadali Guru, the village famed for Gurdwaras linked to Guru Arjan and Guru Hargobind. Uncover rich history just 7 km from Amritsar.

guru amar das

Explore the life of Mata Lakkho, revered as the mother of Guru Amar Das, and her historical significance in Sikhism.

bibi bhani ji

Discover Bibi Bhani, daughter of Guru Amar Das and mother of Guru Arjan Dev, whose devotion significantly shaped Sikh legacy.

fazli azam

COURT, CAROLINE FEZLI AZAMJOO (1821-1869), born as Fezli Azamjoo in Kashmir on 13 June 1821, married Claude Auguste Court, a general in the Sikh army, by 1836. They had three children by the time they left the Punjab in 1843. On 25 June 1844, Fezli and her children were baptized at Marseilles, and she was on the same day religiously married to General Court by the Bishop in the Cathedrale of Marseilles. A fourth child was born in Marseilles in 1845. Little else is known about Fezli Azamjoo`s life at Marseilles.

DALIP SINGH, SANT (1883-1948), son of Ishar Singh and Har Kaur, was born in 1883 at the village ofLahri, in Hoshiarpur district. He was hardly five years old, when his father died. He was brought up by his maternal grandfather, Nihal Singh, at his village Dumeli. He received his early education from a local Sikh priest, who also trained him in the singing of gurbani. Dalip Singh was a child with peculiar traits.

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

jayadeva

Discover Jaidev, author of Gita Govinda, whose hymns in Guru Granth Sahib celebrate divine love transcending duality. Learn about his life and works.

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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.