central

Discover Gurdwara Data Band! Chhor in Gwalior, a historic Sikh shrine dedicated to Guru Hargobind, located near Agra-Bombay highway.

Explore the gripping tale of Kauda, a cannibal transformed by Guru Nanak's miracle, as told in Janam Sakhis of Central India. Discover this captivating legend!

Explore the short-lived Khalsa Central Council, formed in 1933 in Lahore to advance Sikh interests amidst political rivalries. Learn more about its goals and challenges.

Discover the historical impact of Khalsa Darbar, formed to challenge the 1932 Communal Award and safeguard Sikh interests in India.

Discover Kirpal Singh's vibrant paintings depicting Sikh history, with works displayed in prestigious museums across India. Explore his artistic legacy.

Discover Mangal Singh Akali's influential journey from journalist to parliamentarian, fighting for Sikh rights and shaping India's political landscape.

Explore Manmad, a key railway hub near Bombay. Visit Gurdwara Guptsar Sahib, a historic gem for pilgrims heading to the Sikh shrines at Nanded.

Discover Pehova: A Hindu pilgrimage center with historic Gurudwaras like Baoli Sahib, tied to Guru Nanak's teachings. Explore its rich heritage today.

Explore the historical role of 'Turk' in Sikh texts, tracing Central Asian origins to its connotations of 'Muslim' and 'invader.'

UDHAM SINGH (1899-1940), a militant nationalist, was born Sher Singh on 26 December 1899, at Sunam, in the then princely state of Patiala. His father, Tahal Singh, was at that time working as a watchman on a railway crossing in the neighbouring village of Upali. Sher Singh lost his parents before he was seven years and was admitted along with his brother Mukta Singh to the Central Khalsa Orphanage at Amritsar on 24 October 1907. As both brothers were administered the Sikh initiatory rites at the Orphanage, they received new names, Sher Singh becoming Udham Singh and Mukta Singh Sadhu Singh. In 1917, Udham Singh`s brother also died, leaving him alone in the world.

Discover the origins and evolution of Akali Dal Central, a key political entity advocating for Sikh rights and reforming Gurdwara management.

Explore Akali Dal's pivotal role in Sikh rights and Gurdwara reform movement of the 1920s, ensuring religious heritage preservation.