janam

aghoree, hindoo mendicant, benares

Uncover the secretive Aghori sect of Saivism, linked to Kapalika traditions and known for extreme rituals and spiritual beliefs.

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Dive into the life stories and teachings of Guru Nanak through traditional Janam Sakhi narratives. Discover the evolution of these sacred accounts.

Discover Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak's birthplace, with historical gurdwaras and cultural significance in Pakistan's Sheikhupura district.

puratan janam sakhi

ANABHI, a Jain hierarch, who, according to Puratan Janam Sakhi, met Guru Nanak during his journey to the South.

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Explore the versified biography of Guru Nanak by Sant Das Chhibbar, based on Janam Sakhi Bhai Raidas. Discover the poetic narrative of Sikhism's founder.

18th century preliminary janamsakhi sketch

Explore Guru Nanak's visit to Assam's land of magic, where he encountered Nurshah, the queen of sorceresses, and spread the message of divine truth.

ANGAD DEV, GURU, (1504-1552), the second of the ten Gurus or prophet teachers of the Sikh faith was born Lahina on Baisakh vadi 1, Sammat 1561 Bikrami, corresponding with 31 March 1504. His father, Bhai Pheru, was a Trehan Khatri and a trader of humble means, whose ancestral home was located near the village of Matte di Sarai, now known as Sarai Nanga, 16 km from Muktsar, in present day district of Faridkot in the Punjab. His mother\'s name is variously given as Sabhirai, Ramo, Daya Kaur and Mansa Devi. In Magh 1576 Bk/January 1520, he was married to Khivi, daughter of Devi Chand, a Marvah Khatri from the village of Sanghar, near Khadur, in Amritsar district.

19th century janam sakhi, guru nanak meets kauda the cannibal

Explore the gripping tale of Kauda, a cannibal transformed by Guru Nanak's miracle, as told in Janam Sakhis of Central India. Discover this captivating legend!

nankayaan

Nankayan (Life of Nanak) by Mohan Singh 'Mahir' is commissioned work written at the behest of Punjabi University to mark the 500th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

emperor babur

Explore Babar's journey as a soldier and poet, founding the Mughal dynasty in India. His conquests shaped history from Kabul to India's plains.

Explore the legacy of Kishan Singh, a young Sikh martyr from Nankana Sahib Massacre, custodian of faith and courage. Learn about his inspiring journey.

poth

Explore the meaning of 'Pothi,' a sacred book among Sikhs containing scriptural texts, bridging cultural connections with Punjabi, Maithili, and Marathi.

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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.