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Explore the significance of a Gurdwara, a Sikh place of worship where the Guru Granth Sahib presides, welcoming all for prayer and reflection.

Explore the historic Shikar Garh Patshahi Chhevin, where Guru Hargobind once visited and hunted, set amidst rich Sikh history and culture on Ferozepur Road.

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Explore Guru Nanak Dev Ji's sacred Bad Tirath Sahib Gurudwara in Haripura, a significant pilgrimage site brimming with history and peace.

Explore the unique role of Gutka in Sikhism, featuring hymns for daily devotion. Learn about its evolution and significance in Sikh spiritual practice.

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Discover Maghi, a vibrant Indian festival commemorating bravery and new beginnings. Experience bonfires, rituals, and cultural festivities this January.

Discover the historic site of Bhai Mani Singh's martyrdom, nestled behind Lahore Fort. Learn about his legacy and the deep Sikh history associated with this sacred place.

CHABBA, a village 10 km south of Amritsar (31° 38`N, 74° 52`E) along AmritsarTarn Taran road, has a historical shrine called Gurdwara Sangrana Sahib. The Gurdwara itself is so named because, according to local tradition, one of the battles (sangram in Hindi and Punjabi) of Amritsar between Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) and the Mughal troops was fought here. Another tradition connected with the place is that Sulakkhani, a childless woman of the village, asked for and received a boon from Guru Hargobind as a result of which she subsequently became the mother of seven sons.

Discover the legacy of Man Singh, a brave warrior who fought alongside Guru Gobind Singh and survived the Battle of Chamkaur. His story inspires the Nihang Sikh order.

Discover the unique Satkartaria sect, founded by Sarigat Das, with ties to Sikhism and rich history at its Dharamsala in Sri Hargobindpur.

Gurudwara Chowbachcha Sahib at Dharampura, Lahore Chowbachcha Sahib bus stop lies between Mughalpura and Dharampura by the canal flowing through Lahore. Chowbachcha Sahib the shrine of Ram Rai Ji is situated in the locality north of this bus stop. It is a spacious building. The main door is very huge. About 200 steps inside the main enterance the passage splits into two lanes. There is a small round door. It is the door of Gurdwara Sahib. There are four similar doors.

Discover Hehran village, home to Gurdwara Patshahi VI & X, a site commemorating Guru Hargobind & Guru Gobind Singh's visits. Join vibrant celebrations & explore rich history.

DAMDAMA SAHIB, also known as Talwand Sabo (29° 59`N, 75° 5`E), a small town 28 km southeast of Bathinda in the Punjab, is sacred to the Sikhs as the seat of one of their five takhts or centres of highest religious authority. Damdama Sahib, place of repose where the Guru had some respite after a period of continuous turmoil, was visited successively by Guru Tegh Bahadur while travelling in these parts in the early 1670`s, and Guru Gobind Singh who put up here for over nine months in 1706.

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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.