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Discover the diverse dialects of the Punjabi language spoken across India and Pakistan, from Eastern Punjabi in Majha to Western Lahndi in Multan.

Explore Sobha Singh's inspiring art journey from Punjab's romantic lore to revered portraits of Sikh Gurus, demonstrating unparalleled mastery in oil painting.

Discover the spiritual journey of Sant Pal Singh Arif, a Sikh mystic and poet from Punjab, known for his Sufi-influenced works with spiritual insights.

ADDAN SHAH, BHAI (1688-1757), third in succession to Bhai Kanhaiya, founder of the Sevapanthi sect, was born in 1688 in the village of Lau in Jhang district, now in Pakistan. His parents were of a devout temperament and he inherited from them a deeply religious bent of mind. He learnt Gurmukhi and got training in the exegesis of Sikh scriptural texts from Bhai Gurdas Dakkhani, a leading Sikh of Guru Tegh Bahadur`s time. He also remained in the company of Bhai Seva Ram, a disciple of and successor to Bhai Kanhaiya, for a long time and ultimately succeeded him as chief of the Sevapanthi sect.

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Explore BRAHAM GIAN, an 18th-century Punjabi theological manuscript, preserved in limited copies, offering insights into divine knowledge and Sikh tenets.

Darshan Singh \'Awara\', (1906-1982)started writing verse under the impulse of the struggle for freedom in the early twenties. The tone and diction of these poems were nationalist revolutionary and they were first published in a volume named Bijii di Tarak (The Lap of Lightning). It was confiscated by the British Government. A second volume was published many years later in 1940 under the title Bhaghawat (Rebellion), followed in 1941 by Main Baghi Han (I am a Rebel).

Explore Tejwant Singh Gill's para-Marxist perspectives on Punjabi literature, highlighting his analyses of poetry, novels, and the socio-cultural state.

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Explore Shah Mohammad's Jangnama, capturing Punjab's 19th-century identity crisis & decline post-Maharaja Ranjit Singh, depicting the first Anglo-Sikh War.

Explore the impactful journey of Akali politician Lachhman Singh Gill, who briefly served as Punjab's Chief Minister and championed the Punjabi language.

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Explore the meaning of 'Pothi,' a sacred book among Sikhs containing scriptural texts, bridging cultural connections with Punjabi, Maithili, and Marathi.

Explore the legacy of Sardul Singh Caveeshar, a key political figure and editor. Discover his impact on Indian politics and journalism.

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Discover the magnum opus of Mohinder Singh Sarna with vivid tales set in Sikh history—a master storyteller honored with countless literary awards.

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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.