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Explore Kotkapura, a town rich in Sikh history, with Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Dasvin marking Guru Gobind Singh's 1705 camp, nestled in beautiful Punjab.

Explore Jhanda Ramdas, a village in Punjab honoring Baba Buddha, with three historic gurdwaras marking Guru Hargobind's visit and Baba Buddha's legacy.

Discover AJRANA KALAN, a spiritual site in Haryana honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur, featuring a historic Gurdwara. Learn about its ongoing preservation efforts.

Explore the legacy of Ram Singh, ancestor of Patiala royalty & disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, founder of Rampura & a key figure in Sikh history.

Explore the legacy of Bhai Atma Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr and Akali reformist, known for his dedication to Gurdwara reform and Khalsa faith.

Discover the inspiring story of Bhai Ishar Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr who bravely stood for his faith and community, leaving a lasting legacy.

Discover Mangal Singh's pivotal role in managing Prince Kharak Singh's estates, his rise to Sardar, and legacy within Sikh history.

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Explore the intriguing life of Umrao Singh Majithia, a cultural intellectual and British 'disaffected,' entangled in pre-World War I geopolitics.

BELA SINGH, BHAI (1865-1921), son of Bhai Mayya and Mai Raji, a Saini Sikh couple, was born at Kartarpur in Jalandhar district. The family originally belonged to Faridkot state, from where Bela Singh`s grandfather, Bhai Sobha, had migrated to Kartarpur where he served in Guru ka Larigar run by local mahants, who in recognition of his services had allotted some agricultural land to him. Bela Singh was the first in the family to receive the Khalsa paau. He engaged himself in agriculture but also continued to serve in Guru ka Langar.

Discover the legacy of Jai Singh Man, an influential figure allied with Mahari Singh, father of Ranjit Singh, in key military conquests across Punjab.

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Discover the tale of Nihang Khan, a Muslim chief near Ropar, who honored Guru Gobind Singh during Baisakhi in 1694 and received his blessing.

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Explore the significance of Bhog, a sacred ritual in Sikhism marking the conclusion of Scripture readings, often linked to weddings and funerals.

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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.