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Punjab

SILOANI, village 9 km from Raikot town (30139`N, 7537`E), is sacred to the memory of Guru Gobind Singh, who visited the place travelling through the Malva after the battle of Chamkaur in December 1705.

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Famous Sikh personalities

ALAM KHAN

ALAM KHAN, son of Nihang Khan of Kotia Nihang Khan and son-in-law of Rai Kalha, the chief of Raikot, was a devotee of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Sarup Singh Kaushish, Guru kian Sakhian, he was with Rai Kalha when he met Guru Gobind Singh passing through Raikot after having left Chamkaur on 8 December 1705. Also, see NIHANG KHAN

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Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

KALHA, RAI

Learn about Rai Kalha of Raikot and his deep connection with Guru Gobind Singh amid historic and religious significant episodes.

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Punjab

RAIKOT

Discover Raikot's rich history and spirituality at Gurdwara Tahliana Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh heard of his sons' martyrdom. Visit for annual celebrations.

AARTI

4 years Ago

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Philosophy

Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

AATMA

4 years Ago

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Philosophy

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

SIKH ARCHITECTURE 2

18 years Ago

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Architecture

Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

SAMMAN BURJ

18 years Ago

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Architecture

Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

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