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Discover Avtar Singh Vahiria, a pivotal Sikh scholar and polemicist instrumental in shaping Sikh texts and traditions across the 19th century.

Discover Bula Pandha's impactful seva through discourses on holy bani and distribution of hymns, as guided by Guru Amar Das. A tale of dedication in Sikh history.

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DITT SINGH, GIANI (1853-1901), scholar, poet and journalist, was an eminent Singh Sabha reformer and editor. He was born on 21 April 1853 at Kalaur, a village in Patiala district of the Punjab. His ancestral village was Jhalliari, near Chamkaur Sahib, but his father, Divan Singh, had migrated to his wife`s village, Kalaur. Divan Singh, a Ravidasia by caste and a weaver by trade, was a religious minded person who had earned the title of Sant for his piety.

Discover Gopal Singh's legacy as a Punjabi poet, journalist, and critic, known for translating Sri Guru Granth Sahib into English. Explore his works and impact.

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Explore the Khalsa, the community of baptized Sikhs, founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Discover its origins and significance in Sikh tradition.

Explore the life and works of Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh, an esteemed theologian and writer who enriched Sikh history and literature.

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Discover the fascinating life of Mota Singh, a revolutionary who fought for Sikh rights and defied British rule in India with bravery and conviction.

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Explore Rahitname, guiding Sikh conduct and moral behavior, shaping personal and social life in accordance with Sikh principles and the Khalsa identity.

Discover the legacy of Giani Sher Singh, a blind Sikh political leader, orator, and editor from Punjab, known for his strong advocacy of Sikh rights.

Explore the life of Sumer Singh Bava, a renowned cleric and scholar, famed for Sikh learning and Hindi poetry. Learn about his contributions including Gurupad Prem Prakas.

Discover the life of Giani Thakar Singh, a prolific Sikh scholar who excelled in expounding sacred texts and significantly contributed to Sikh teachings.

BAGHAR SINGH, BHAI, killed in 1740, was the youngest son of Bhai Alam Singh Nachna, of Duburji village in Sialkot district, a warrior in Guru Gobind Singh\'s retinue at Anandpur. His elder brothers, Mohar Singh and Amolak Singh, too, were soldiers and are believed to have died fighting along with their father in the battle of Chamkaur on 7 December 1705. As he grew up, Baghar Singh also joined the ranks of the Khalsa.

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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.