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Explore Kotha Guru's rich history from Mughal times to Sikh heritage. Uncover ancient secrets in Punjab's famous old village. Visit today!

Discover Lakhnaur, the ancestral village linked to Guru Gobind Singh's family, where historical and spiritual events unfolded, including divine homage.

BHAG SINGH, RAI (d. 1884) was son of Rai Kishan Chand Bhandari who worked as a vakil or agent under the Sikh government. In the beginning of 1838 when Rai Kishan Chand accompanied Colonel Wade to Peshawar, Bhag Singh officiated in his place as agent at Ludhiana, in the British territory. After the first AngloSikh war (1845-46), Bhag Singh took over as agent of the Lahore Darbar with the Commissioner of transSutlej states; in 1848 he was awarded the title of Rai and a dress of honour.

GULAB CHAND, son of Bhai Sadhu of village Malla, in Faridkot district of the Punjab, and Bibi Viro, daughter of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), fought along with his four brothers in the battle of Bharigani (18 September 1688), near Paonta in present day Himachal Pradesh, in which two of his brothers, Sarigram Shah and Jit Mail, were killed. Guru Gobind Singh describes Gulab Chand, in his account of the battle in his poetical work, Bachitra Ndtak, as a mighty hero "whose face lightened up at the prospect of joining action on the field of battle."

Learn about Nand Chand, the valiant masand and diwan of Guru Gobind Singh, known for his daring feats and historical contributions to Sikh history.

sansar chand kangra

Explore the legacy of Sansar Chand, the Katoch Rajput Raja of Kangra, his conquests, and his alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh to defend against the Gurkhas.

guru kotha

Discover Wazirabad, home to Gurdwara Guru Kotha Chhevin Patshahi, sacred to Guru Hargobind. Dive into its rich Sikh heritage and vibrant local traditions.

BHAI RUPA, village 18 km north of Rampura Phul (30° 16`N, 75° 14`E) in Bathinda district of the Punjab, celebrates the name of a prominent Sikh, Bhai Rupa(Rup Chand, 1614-1709), who laid the foundation of it in 1631 at the instance of Guru Hargobind. Next to Bhai Rupa`s house was built a gurdwara in Guru Hargobind`s honour. The present Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Chhevin, a two storeyed domed building, marks that site inside the village. Guru ka Langar is across a narrow lane. In the same direction is the pavilion raised recently to accommodate larger divans.

gurbilas patshahi dasvin

Discover the poetic journey of Guru Gobind Singh's life in Bhai Sukkha Singh's 'GurBilas Patshahi Dasvin'. A timeless epic of history and devotion.

prithi chand

Explore the legacy of Kusal Das, a 19th-century poet who celebrated the Mina sect's legacy with 653 verses. Discover his panegyrics and mythological works.

pahul

Explore the rich history of Pahul in Sikh tradition, a transformative initiation ceremony involving the sacred Khande di Pahul - the Nectar of Immortality.

sher singh

Discover an unpublished Persian manuscript narrating Punjab's history from 1839-1843 post-Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Explore the political turmoil and power struggles.

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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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Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.