pakistan

Explore the legacy of Bhai Kanhaiya (1648-1718), a Sikh saint known for his selfless service in humanity beyond nationality, caste, and creed.

sakhi sarwar, also known as 'lakhdata'

Explore the legendary life of Sakhi Sarwar, the Bountiful Master, revered for his miracles and devotion. Visit his cherished shrine in Pakistan.

Discover Maddar's Sikh history, home to Gurdwara Sachchi Manji, and relics of Guru Nanak and Guru Amar Das near Balloke head works in Pakistan.

sikhs transfer of power

Explore the Sikh role in India's transition from British rule, from the Gurdwara Reform movement to confronting Muslim communal claims in Punjab.

Explore Majha, central Punjab's cradle of Sikhism and culture, rich in history and agriculture. Key locations include Amritsar and Gurdaspur.

Explore Bhai Mihan's journey from a devoted Sikh to the founder of the Mihanshahi sect, known for spreading teachings across northern India.

Discover Muzang's rich history with Guru Hargobind's visit and the Gurdwara Chheviri Patshahi, a key Sikh shrine linked to the 1947 partition.

Discover Nankana Sahib, Guru Nanak's birthplace, with historical gurdwaras and cultural significance in Pakistan's Sheikhupura district.

PADHANA, pronounced Bharhana, a village barely half a kilometre on the Pakistan side of the IndoPak border, is sacred to Guru Hargobind (1595-1694) who once stayed here during his journey from Lahore to Amritsar. The historical Gurdwara Patshahi VI commemorating the Guru`s visit remained affiliated to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee until it was abandoned consequent upon the partition of the Punjab in 1947.

Explore Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan, where Guru Nanak performed a miracle. This revered site offers a glimpse into Sikh history and spirituality.

unified panjab map

Discover how the demand for Pakistan's creation led to the historic Partition of Punjab in 1947, reshaping the future of India and its Muslim population.

nehru archive

Discover the pivotal role of the Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947's partition, shaping modern India and Pakistan under the guidance of Lord Mountbatten.

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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.