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Discover Bibi Amaro's pivotal role in Sikh history, introducing Amar Das to Guru Angad, enriching spirituality with hymns, and being honored with a shrine.

BABAR VANI (Babar's command or sway) is how the four hymns by Guru Nanak alluding to the invasions by Babar (1483-1530), the first Mughal emperor of India, are collectively known in Sikh literature.

Discover Guru Nanak's lesson on honest labor and wealth through the story of Bhai Lalo and Malik Bhago in Eminabad, now in Pakistan's Gujranwala district.

CHAHAL, 15 km southeast of Lahore, was the ancestral village of Mata Tripta, mother of Guru Nanak. This was the birthplace of Bibi Nanaki, Guru Nanak`s sister. Guru Nanak visited the village on several occasions. Gurdwara Dera Chahal, which marked the house of the Guru`s maternal grandfather, Rama, was under the management of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, but had to be abandoned at the time of the partition of the Punjab in 1947.

Explore the Sikh tradition of Dhuan, symbolizing smoke, where Sikh teachings were spread across India by Udasi monks in various regions.

Explore the sacred dialogues of Guru Nanak in goshtis, blending metaphysical debates with insights into living a life cherished by the Lord's Name.

Discover the journey of Hassu Bhai, a devoted blacksmith, with Guru Nanak through Kashmir, capturing divine hymns along with Bhai Sihari.

Discover the story of Bhai Lalo, a humble carpenter from Saidpur who welcomed Guru Nanak, highlighting devotion over caste divisions.

Explore the rich history of the MIHARBAN JANAM SAKHI, from its origins to the discovery of rare manuscripts at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

Visit Nanakiana Sahib Gurdwara, Sangrur, Punjab—honoring Guru Nanak and Guru Hargobind. Discover its rich history, sacred relics, and serene surroundings.

Discover Pothi Sach Khand, the detailed biography of Guru Nanak by Sodhi Miharban, exploring the rich history of Sikh manuscripts and lore.

Visit Ritha Sahib, 40 km northwest of Nanak Mata, and explore the sacred site where Guru Nanak revealed miracles and preached humanitarian service.