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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Discover an unpublished Persian manuscript narrating Punjab's history from 1839-1843 post-Maharaja Ranjit Singh.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.

ADALI, BHAI, of Chohla. village in present day Amritsar district of the Punjab, was a devoted Sikh contemporary...

bhim chand

Discover Bhim Chand's reign over Kahlur, his interactions with Guru Gobind Singh, and major battles. Explore his descent from Chandel Rajputs.

diwan mokham chand

Discover the legacy of Hukam Chand, son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's minister, who rose to prominence as an administrator during the 19th century.

Discover PAKKHOKE RANDHAVE's heritage, the home of the Tahli Sahib Baba Sri Chand shrine, where Guru Nanak's family resided during his journeys.

Discover the life of Sher Singh, the 19th-century Sikh sovereign of Punjab, known for his military prowess and European interests. Learn more about his reign.

indian school portrait of raja ajmer chand of kahlur c1730

Explore the legacy of Ajmer Chand, ruler of Kahlur, and his battles against Guru Gobind Singh. Discover the historical conflicts in the Sivaliks.

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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