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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.

BHAGBHARI, MAI (d. 1614), of a Brahman family of Srinagar, was converted to the Sikh faith by Bhai Madho Sodhi, sent by Guru Arjan to preach in Kashmir. As she grew old, she wished to have a glimpse of the Guru before she died. Guru Hargobind then occupied the spiritual throne of Guru Nanak. Mai Bhagbhari had stitched a role of homespun fabric which she longed to present to the Guru personally, but she was too old to travel to distant Amritsar. As says Gurbilas Chhevin Patshahi, Guru Hargobind did visit Kashmir and, reaching Srinagar, he went straight to Mai Bhagbhari`s house in Hathi Gate area.

Explore Najabat Khan's tumultuous role in the Battle of Bharigani and his defection from Guru Gobind Singh. Discover historical insights and key moments.

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.

Explore Narain Das Bhai's pivotal role in Guru Arjan's era, cementing a vital alliance through his daughter's marriage. Learn more about Sikh legacy.

gurdwara bir baba budda sahib

Discover Gurdwara Bir Baba Buddha Sahib Ji in Thatta, near Amritsar, honoring Baba Buddha, a revered Sikh figure from Guru Nanak's era. Learn about its history and key events.

bir mrigesh

Explore the detailed lives of eminent Sikh saints in the 1912-page Sri Bir Mrigesh Gurbilas Dev Taru, a profound 19th-century biography by Bhai Sher Singh.

gurugobindsingh 10

Discover the story of Sabhaga Bhai, the prosperous disciple of Guru Hargobind, who gifted five prized horses, each with a remarkable destiny.

mata bishan

Discover the story of Bishan Kaur, a devoted Sikh and mother of Mata Gujari, who witnessed the union of her daughter with Guru Tegh Bahadur.

gurugobind santsingh

Explore Sant Singh's heroic role with Guru Gobind Singh and his impactful leadership in Sikh history and culture.

CHITRA SAIN, a devotee of Guru Hargobind, came to Kartarpur on the Baisakhi day to pay obeisance to the Guru. He had come to present, as he had pledged in fulfilment of a wish, the Guru with a horse, white hawk and the robes. The Guru felt pleased with Chitra Sain, as says Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin, and blessed him. Of these gifts, the Guru gave the hawk to Baba Gurditta and the robes to Painda Khan, a devotee of the Guru and a commander in his army, asking him to wear this dress while coming to the Guru`s presence.

guru hargobind and bidhi chand chhin

Explore the spiritual bond between Muslim saint Sundar Shah and Sikh Bhai Bidhi Chand, marking a unique chapter in Sikh tradition of the 17th century.

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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.