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nalucchi

Discover Naluchhi village's historic Gurudwara in Kashmir, visited by Guru Hargobind. Explore its cultural significance before the 1947 invasion.

Discover Malva, a historic region in Punjab, India, renowned for its transformation from arid lands to a thriving agricultural hub.

Explore Gurdwara Karhali Sahib, a shrine honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit, near Patiala. Dive into history with its mosaic sanctum and vibrant events.

Discover Kanjhla's Gurudwara Jhira Sahib, a sacred site visited by Guru Nanak, Guru Hargobind, and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Experience history and spirituality.

Discover Sahib Ganj, a historic town in Bihar, graced by Guru Tegh Bahadur, housing sacred Sikh relics at Old Nanak Shahi Sangat. Visit now to learn more!

akali naina singh nihang

Learn about Naina Singh, the 18th-century Nihang warrior famed for valor & guardianship of Akali Phula Singh, a Sikh icon. Explore his lasting legacy.

akal bunga sahib

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

guru tegh bahadur

Uncover the rich history of the Sikhs from Guru Nanak to 1811 through Khushwaqt Rai's Persian manuscript preserved in various archives.

kavi kuvresh and kavi ani rai on aurangzebs

Discover the epic battles in Jangnama Guru Gobind Singh Ji by Ani Rai, depicting Sikh resistance on Sutlej's banks. A poetic heritage of valor and history.

Discover how Bhai Ballu, the barber turned Sikh, played a pivotal role in Guru Amar Das's life, from rituals at Goindval to founding Amritsar with Emperor Akbar.

BHARPUR SINGH, RAJA (1840-1863), born on 4 October 1840, replaced his father, Raja Devinder Singh, on the throne of Nabha state in January 1847 after he was removed by the British. During his minority, the state affairs were managed by his grandmother. Rani Chand Kaur. An enlightened ruler. Raja Bharpur Singh was a devout Sikh. He had a good knowledge of Persian, English, Punjabi and Hindi and wrote his orders with his own hand.

BURIA, an old town about 4 km east of Jagadhri (30°10`N. 77017`E), was the seat of a minor principality ruled by a scion of the Bhangi misl. Guru Tegh Bahadur is believed to have visited Buna during one of his preaching journeys. The old Manji Sahib built in his honour was replaced by the present Gurdwara constructed in 1920 by Mat Hukam Kaur Dhilvan Vali, a lady of the ruling house. The main building stands on a metrehigh octagonal platform. It has an inner sanctum, a domed room, with a circular base in which the Guru Granth Sahib is installed. The management of the Gurdwara is in the hands of the erstwhile chiefs of Buna.

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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.