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Explore Gurdwara Gurusar Patshahi X in RUPANA, a village near Muktsar, Punjab. Discover its serene history and connection to Guru Gobind Singh.

BELA SINGH, BHAI (1865-1921), son of Bhai Mayya and Mai Raji, a Saini Sikh couple, was born at Kartarpur in Jalandhar district. The family originally belonged to Faridkot state, from where Bela Singh`s grandfather, Bhai Sobha, had migrated to Kartarpur where he served in Guru ka Larigar run by local mahants, who in recognition of his services had allotted some agricultural land to him. Bela Singh was the first in the family to receive the Khalsa paau. He engaged himself in agriculture but also continued to serve in Guru ka Langar.

Explore the historic Gurdwara Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib, nestled in serene fields near Saunti. Unveil the tales of bravery and spirituality at this tranquil shrine.

gurunanak varanasi

Discover the wisdom of Guru Nanak as he enlightens Pandit Chatur Das, highlighting devotion through good deeds and selfless service. A timeless lesson.

navtej singh

Explore Navtej Singh's poignant short stories and essays, full of poetic touches and realism, recognized by the Punjab government with the Shiromani Patrakar Award.

dakhni sikhs

DAKKHANI SIKHS or Sikhs of the Deccan, a distinctive ethnic community scattered in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, are the descendants of Punjabi Sikhs who went to the South during the eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries and permanently settled in what was then the princely state of Hyderabad. The first Punjabi Sikhs to travel to the South comprised the 300strong contingent which arrived at Nanded in 1708 in the train of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708).

Khanda symbol of Sikhism in orange color

Explore TABI DARI, a hereditary land tenure from Sikh rule, offering rights to occupancy tenants and landlords in Punjab's historic agrarian system.

jagirdari

Delve into the historical Sikh Jagirdari system, its evolution under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and its impact on land revenue and governance.

Discover the valiant story of Taru Singh, a Sikh martyr from Punjab who selflessly supported exiled brethren. His legacy of faith endures.

jand sahib pakka kalan

Explore Jand Sahib Gurdwara near Bathinda, marking Bhai Rupa's devotion to Guru Hargobind. Discover its rich history, festivals, and cultural significance.

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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.