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amavasya

Explore the spiritual depth of Amavas, where the sun & moon align. Learn how Sikh traditions celebrate this day with meditation & good deeds.

BIDHI CHAND, BHAI (d. 1640). warrior as well as religious preacher of the time of Guru Hargobind, was a Chhina Jatt of the village of Sursingh, 34 km south of Amritsar (31° 37`N, 74° 52`E). His father`s name was Vassan and his grandfather`s Bhikkhi. His mother was from Sirhali, another village in the same district. As a young man Bidhi Chand had fallen into bad company and taken to banditry. One day, a pious Sikh, Bhai Adali of the village of Chohia, led him into Guru Arjan`s presence.

ekadasi

Explore the significance of Ekadasi, the eleventh lunar day sacred to Vaisnavite Hindus, and its spiritual observance through fasting and devotion.

gurbansavali

Explore Saundha Singh's Gurbansavali, a poetic chronology of the Sikh Gurus, blending history and literature in Hindi-Punjabi verse.

godavri

Discover Godavari, a river celebrated in Sikh Scripture. From Nasik to the Bay of Bengal, revered for its sacred connections. Explore its spiritual path.

govardhana

Discover how Krishna lifted Govardhana to protect his people, showcasing divine strength and wisdom in Vrindavana. Explore the saga of Govardhan-dhari.

puranmashi

Explore Puranmashi, the full moon day with cultural rituals in Indian tradition and its unique metaphorical significance in Sikh beliefs and compositions.

Discover the historical Gurdwara Sahib Guru Sar, where Guru Tegh Bahadur stayed in 1665, set on a scenic mound near a sarovar in Sekha, Punjab.

sikh calendar

Explore the Sikh Calendar, rooted in Vikrami Samvat. Learn its lunisolar nature, month names, and historical origin. Discover how Sikhs mark time.

guru arjan1

Explore Thiti hymns by Guru Nanak, Guru Arjan & Kabir in Guru Granth Sahib, highlighting devotion over rituals for attaining divine union & bliss.

sri guru granth sahib nishan

Explore the divine wisdom in Var Sat. Guru Granth Sahib's teachings emphasize God's remembrance for spiritual growth and overcoming ego.

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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.