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ranjit nagara

Discover the legacy of the Ranjit Nagara, the kettledrum installed by Guru Gobind Singh. Explore its significance in Sikh tradition and its royal symbolism.

Explore the life of Diwan Tara Chand, a key figure in Sikh service from 1822 to 1858, navigating roles from Peshawar to Banaras amidst health struggles.

gulbagh dilbagh

Explore the legend of Bakht Mall, Sikh preacher, and the retrieval of prized horses Gulbagh and Dilbagh from Lahore's governor during Guru Hargobind's era.

DHARAM CHAND, son of Lakhmi Chand and grandson of Guru Nanak. According to Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin, he received Guru Hargobind when the latter, along with Bhai Gurdas and Bhai Bhana, went to Kartarpur which Guru Nanak had made his dwelling place during the last years of his life. Dharam Chand received the Guru and his entourage along with other persons of the Bedi clan, with honour. Guru Hargobind made him an offering of a horse and five hundred gold mohars.

khushal chand

Explore Khushal Chand's unique blend of poetry and history during the Mughal era, as he followed Guru Nanak and chronicled royal successions and Sikh bravery.

Discover the life of Bhai Muhkam Singh, one of the revered Panj Piare, who bravely served Guru Gobind Singh and the Khalsa, shaping Sikh history.

Explore the intriguing history of Ratan Chand and Karam Chand's battle with the Sikhs in the early 1600s, a tale woven into the rich tapestry of Sikh history.

fresco of sri chand from akhara bala nand, amritsar

Explore the rich history of the Udasi sect, founded by Sri Chand, dedicated to spreading Guru Nanak's teachings across the world.

bansilavama dasvi

BANSAVALINAMA DASAN PATSHAHIAN KA is a poeticized account of the lives of the Gurus by Kesar Singh Chhibbar.

FATEH CHAND MAINI, RAJA, a ranked citizen of Patna in Bihar, who served Guru Tegh Bahadur with dedication during his visit in 1665. Fateh Chand and his wife were devout Sikhs and received the Guru and his family with great honour. They put them up in their newly built house, themselves continuing to live in the old one. After the departure of the Guru`s family for the Punjab, the couple converted their house into a dharamsala for the sangat or devotees to assemble in holy congregation. The place came to be known as Maini Sangat.

newborn guru gobind rai cradled by mata gujari

Discover Kirpal Chand, Guru Gobind Singh's guardian, hero of Bhangani battle, and steward of Sikh heritage at Amritsar. Uncover his inspiring legacy.

babe nanak da vyah

Explore the legacy of Bhai Mul Chand, Guru Nanak's father-in-law, and the historical site of Gurdwara Dehra Sahib in Punjab.

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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.