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Discover the spiritual journey of Saptahik Path, a week-long reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, engaging both individuals and groups in a profound Sikh tradition.

AKHAND PATH (akhand = uninterrupted, without break; path = reading) is nonstop, continuous recital of the Guru Granth Sahib from beginning to end. Such a recital must be completed within 48 hours. The entire Holy Volume, 1430 large pages, is read through in a continuous ceremony. This reading must go on day and night, without a moment\'s intermission.

Discover the extraordinary endurance of ATI Akhand Path, an unbroken reading of the Guru Granth Sahib, achieved by only a few, like Baba Narayan Singh.

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Explore the significance of Aakhand Path, a nonstop 48-hour recitation of Guru Granth Sahib, performed by multiple readers in a historical relay fashion.

Anoop Singh (1910 - 1989) was a lawyer by profession, hailing from the North-West Frontier Province of undivided Punjab. A lover of every good thing in life, he came to writing poetry seriously very late in life but his output compensated his late-coming both quantitatively and qualitatively. The most striking feature of his verse is his thought-content. Evidently, he owes this to his age; maturity of outlook on life, wealth of experience, and the asset of erudition that he gathered over the years. An admirer of Saadi and Hafiz, Meer and Ghalib, Iqbal and Faiz, he was equally knowledgeable about the Vedas and the Upanishads, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

BACHITTAR SINGH, BHAI (d. 1921), was a granthi (officiant) at the gurdwara in Chakk No. 85 Dalla Chanda Singhvala in Sheikhupura, in the newly colonized irrigation district in western Punjab. Nothing is known about his parentage or the date and place of his birth. He had arrived at the village in the company of a Nanga sadhu as a boy of 10 or 12 years and had stayed on in the local gurdwara. He had learnt to read Gurmukhi and the holy text from the granthi whom he replaced after the latter had left.

bhog

Explore the significance of Bhog, a sacred ritual in Sikhism marking the conclusion of Scripture readings, often linked to weddings and funerals.

bihangam

BIHANGAM, from Sanskrit vihang which means a bird, is a term applied to wandering ascetics who lead a life of complete detachment. A Biharigam is a celebate who lives in poverty renouncing all worldly ties and follows the path of holiness. In the Hindu tradition, he, abjuring religious dogma, worships Siva, Rama and other incarnations. Bihangams, among Sikhs, are likewise holy men who do not marry and who shun worldly ambition and temptation. The object of their devotion is the One Supreme Being.

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Explore Guru Nanak's historic meeting with Yogi Isar at Sumer mountain, discussing the Supreme Reality's nature and the true spiritual path.

Discover Jaito's rich Sikh history with visits to Gurdwara Gangsar Sahib, TibbI Sahib & Angitha Sahib. Celebrate the legacy & battles for religious freedom.

panth

Explore the meaning of 'Panth'—a way of life and religious path in Sikhism, embodying the collective faith and commitment of the Sikh community.

Explore the spiritual practice of Path in Sikhism, focusing on the recitation of Guru Granth Sahib to deepen faith and community connection.

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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.