mata

Discover Ani Rai, son of Guru Hargobind, born in 1618. Explore his life as a recluse and the legacy he left at Kiratpur. Learn more about Sikh history.

mata khivi

Discover the legacy of Mata Khivi Ji, wife of Guru Angad, who nurtured the community with her heart and soul at Khadur's Langar.

Explore the legacy of Suraj Mall, son of Guru Hargobind. Discover his lineage and the family's historical significance in Sikh history.

bibi anokhi

Explore the rich history of Sikhism through the lives of key figures like Guru Arigad's daughter Anokhi Bibi and the legacy of Guru Ram Das's mother, Mata Anupdei.

newborn guru gobind rai cradled by mata gujari

Discover Kirpal Chand, Guru Gobind Singh's guardian, hero of Bhangani battle, and steward of Sikh heritage at Amritsar. Uncover his inspiring legacy.

mata tripta holding baby nanak

Explore the life of Mata Tripta, mother of Guru Nanak, and her impact on Sikh history. Learn about her journey through key historical texts.

Discover Agampur, a village near Anandpur Sahib, home to Holgarh Gurdwara and Gurdwara Mata Jit Kaur Ji, rich with Sikh history and heritage.

sahibzda zorawar

Discover the heroic story of Zorawar Singh, the young son of Guru Gobind Singh, and his unyielding spirit in the face of adversity at Fatehgarh Sahib.

BABA BAKALA (31°34`N, 75°16`E), a small town in Amritsar district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Hargobind and Guru Tegh Bahadur. The original name of the place was Bakala. As Guru Har Krishan lay on his deathbed in Delhi, he was asked by the sangat to name his successor. All that the Guru could say at that time was \'Baba Bakale\' meaning that (Guru) Tegh Bahadur, who was the brother of his (Guru Har Krishan\'s) grandfather (baba) and who was living at Bakala, was to be the next Guru. Bakala, thereafter, came to be called Baba Bakala.

Discover the life of Mata Marvahi, wife of Guru Hargobind and mother of Suraj Mall. Learn about her journey from Mandiala to Kiratpur.

guru amar das

Explore the life of Mata Lakkho, revered as the mother of Guru Amar Das, and her historical significance in Sikhism.

Discover the story of Majlas Rai, a devoted Brahman minister in Punjab, who served Guru Gobind Singh and influenced Sikh traditions.

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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.