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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.

Explore Gurdwara Hem Kunt Sahib, a stunning spiritual site at 15,210 feet, where Guru Gobind Singh is believed to have meditated, nestled in the Himalayas.

Discover the legacy of Milkha Singh Thehpuria, an influential Sikh chief who transformed Rawalpindi and earned respect from warlike Hazara tribes.

Explore the historical Gurdwara Gurusar Patshahi Chhevin, a spiritual landmark in Siarh village, Punjab, where tradition meets revered Sikh history.

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.

haqiqat rah muqam

Explore the journey to Raja Shivnabh's abode through the anonymous Punjabi prose themed on Sikh travels. Delve into historical Sikh manuscripts and lore.

nada sahib

Visit Gurdwara Nada Sahib, a serene shrine near Chandigarh, commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's historic journey. Enjoy monthly celebrations and community meals.

bejewelled sikh ladies in a bullock carriage

Explore Tahmasnamah, Tahmas Miskin's vivid account of Punjab's tumultuous history. Discover insights into the 18th-century events and the Sikh rebellion.

DASA, BHAl, son of Bhai Balu and grandson of Bhai Mula, of `Alipur Shamali, district Multan, now in...

devi rishikesh

Explore Hardwar, the sacred gateway where the Ganges meets the plains. Dive into Kabir's yearning at this holy site. A spiritual journey awaits!

NANAK GARH GURUDWARA,BADAMI BAGH, LAHORE This monument of Jagat Guru Nanaki Dev Ji was once located at. the bank of old River Ravi near Badami Bagh railway station. It is said that it was at this spot that Jagat Guru had delivered (Mukat) the father of Duni Chand from rebirth. Once a memorial dome stood in this place and the control of this place was with a Mahant . Neither the Mahants nor any signs of this place remain but for the accounts in the pages of history.

Discover the Gurdwara Tisri Patshahi Jhari Sahib in TARGA, a site of Sikh heritage and historical significance once vibrant with Baisakhi celebrations.

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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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Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.