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DESAN, MAI, a childless woman from a Sandhu Jatt family of Patti in Amritsar district, once approached Guru Hargobind praying for the boon of a child.

Discover the bravery of Nahar Singh and Sher Singh, two valiant Sikh warriors who defended crucial forts and fought in historic battles under Guru Gobind Singh.

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Discover AMARNAMA, a Persian epic by Bhai Natth Mall, offering firsthand accounts of Guru Gobind Singh's era. An invaluable glimpse into Sikh history.

DOD. village 13 km northeast of Jaito (30° 26`N, 74° 53`E) in Faridkof district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Gobind Singh. who visited here during his journey westward from Dina in December 1705. According to local tradition, Guru Hargobind had also been here during his travels through the Malva country. Gurdwara Dhaulsar Patshahi Chehmi te Dasmi on the northwestern outskirts of the village is dedicated to Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh. It comprises a flatroofed hall with a verandah on three sides.

Explore Narain Das Bhai's pivotal role in Guru Arjan's era, cementing a vital alliance through his daughter's marriage. Learn more about Sikh legacy.

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.

DUGGHRI, 5 km east of Chamkaur Sahib (30° 53`N, 76° 25`E) in Ropar district of the Punjab, is...

Explore Narali, a village in Pakistan with historical Sikh significance. Discover the legacy of Gurdwara Patshahi VI and the remarkable visit of Guru Hargobind.

Discover the incredible life of Baba Atal Rai, son of Guru Hargobind, known for reviving a friend at age 9. Explore his legacy in Amritsar.

DUNI CHAND, grandson of the well known Bhai Salho (d. 1628), a Dhalival Jatt of Majitha in Amritsar district in the Punjab, was a masand of the Guru`s nominee in the Majha area. A hefty man of immense bulk, Duni Chand led out a band of 500 warriors to Anandpur in 1700 when the Rajput hill chiefs had laid siege to the town. One day it was reported to Guru Gobind Singh that the besiegers were planning to use a drugged elephant the following morning to force open the gate of the Lohgarh Fort. To quote Kuir Singh, Gur Bilas Patshahi X, the Guru said, "I too have an intoxicated elephant, Duni Chand.

Visit Nathana, Punjab, a village sacred to Guru Hargobind. Discover Gurdwara Manji Sahib Patshahi Chheviri, a historical site filled with Sikh heritage.

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Discover Babak, a devoted rababi who recited sacred hymns for Guru Hargobind, took part in the 1629 Amritsar battle, and passed away in 1642.

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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.