Gurdwaras

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DIVALI,

DIVALI, festival of lights (from Sanskrit dipamala or dipavali meaning row of lamps or nocturnal illumination), is observed all over...

GAGGOBUA

Explore Gaggobua, sacred to Guru Hargobind and Baba Bir Singh. Visit historic Gurdwaras and immerse yourself in its spiritual legacy.

GURDWARA

Explore the significance of a Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship where the Guru Granth Sahib presides, welcoming all for...

MAHANT

Explore the legacy of Mahants in Sikh history, their influence on gurdwaras, and the impact of the Gurdwara Reform movement...

NIDHAN SINGH, SANT

NIDHAN SINGH, SANT (1882-1947), holy man popularly known as Hazur Sahibvale, was born the son of Bhai  Uttam Singh of...

PATIT

Discover the meaning of 'patit,' a Sanskrit-derived term for moral decline, and its significance in Sikh theology and Hindu literature.

SIKH ARCHITECTURE

Discover Sikh architecture—uniquely blending Mughal and Rajput styles in religious monuments like gurdwaras, featuring spacious designs and nishan sahibs.

SIKH GURDWARAS ACT

Explore the Sikh Gurdwaras Act of 1925, a significant legislation ending priest control and ensuring better gurdwara management in Punjab.

DELHI,

DELHI, also called Dilli (28° 40`N. 77° 13`E), the capital of India, is also connected with Sikh history. The first,...

DHANNA SINGH, BHAI

DHANNA SINGH, BHAI (d. 1935), an indefatigable Sikh pilgrim, was born about 1893, the son of Sundar Singh, a ChahalJatt...

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