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BIRK, village 10 km northeast of Jagraon (30M7`N, 75°28`E)in Ludhiana district, is sacred to Guru Hargobind who travelling in 1631 arrived here from Siddhvan Kalan. The Gurdwara, called Manji Sahib Chhevin Patshahi, is outside the village to the southwest of it. The present complex raised in the 1970`s, has a 15metre square hall, with a pavilion of the same size in front. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated in a glasspanelled square room in the centre of the hall.

Discover the legacy of Kotha Singh, martyr of the Chamkaur Sahib battle on Dec 7, 1705. Learn more about this historic event and sacrifice.

Discover the rich spiritual history of Thanesar, a Hindu pilgrimage site, featuring historical gurdwaras commemorating visits from Sikh Gurus.

mata bishan

Discover the story of Bishan Kaur, a devoted Sikh and mother of Mata Gujari, who witnessed the union of her daughter with Guru Tegh Bahadur.

Uncover the bravery of Sikh warrior Bhai Lakkhu during the 1635 Battle of Kartarpur alongside Guru Hargobind against the Imperial army. Learn more today!

CHAKK PREMA. village 6 km northeast of Phagwara (31° 14`N, 75° 46`E) in Kapurthala district of the Punjab,...

Explore the life of Baba Mahadev, son of Guru Ram Das, known for his meditative pursuits and spiritual path in the Punjab region. Learn more.

CHANAULI (also called Charnauli). village 10 km west of Kiratpur (31° ll`N, 76°35`E) along the KiratpurNurpur Bedi road,...

Discover Mahari Chand, the fierce son of Bibi Viro, celebrated by Guru Gobind Singh for his heroism in the epic Battle of Bhangani in 1688.

CHITRA SAIN, a devotee of Guru Hargobind, came to Kartarpur on the Baisakhi day to pay obeisance to the Guru. He had come to present, as he had pledged in fulfilment of a wish, the Guru with a horse, white hawk and the robes. The Guru felt pleased with Chitra Sain, as says Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin, and blessed him. Of these gifts, the Guru gave the hawk to Baba Gurditta and the robes to Painda Khan, a devotee of the Guru and a commander in his army, asking him to wear this dress while coming to the Guru`s presence.

Explore Malla, a village in Punjab sacred to Guru Hargobind, featuring Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi and hosting vibrant Baisakhi celebrations.

mata damodri

Explore the life of Mata Damodari, wife of Guru Hargobind. Learn about her family ties and historic significance in Punjab's rich history.

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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.