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Explore Singhpura's Gurdwara, a historic shrine commemorating Guru Hargobind's visit, with roots in Sikh tradition and connection to Faqir Bahlol.

Explore the historic Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi in Srinagar, nestled near Hari Parbat Fort, with roots dating back to Guru Hargobind's era.

Explore Gurdwara Baoli Sahib in Bauran Kalan, a historic site 5 km from Nabha, made in honor of Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit. Discover its rich legacy today!

CHANDPUR, village connected by a 4km stretch of link road to Ropar Nangal road near Kotia power house, is sacred to Guru Har Rai (1630-61), who came here on visits several times. Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib marking the site of the Guru`s camp is also known as Gurdwara Nira Sahib (from nira, i.e. fodder for the Guru`s horses). The present three storeyed domed building raised in 1950 has the sanctum on the ground floor. The Gurdwara is affiliated to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, but is managed by the local sangat.

CHUHARVAL, village 11 km west of Chamkaur Sahib (30° 53`N, 76° 25`E), has a gurdwara called Jhar Sahib, dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, who quitting Chamkaur on the night of 7 December 1705, reached this spot. In a cluster of thorny bushes (Jhar) here, he relaxed for awhile before resuming his journey further west. A shrine was later established to mark the site. A land grant of 75 bighas, made to it by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, has been continued by successive governments.

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Discover the rich history of Darbar in Sikhism, symbolizing royal courts and sacred shrines, like the revered Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar.

DUMELI, village 18 km north of Phagwara (31° 14`N. 75° 46`E) in the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Hargobind who, according to local tradition, visited here on 11 Chet 1695 Bk / 9 March 1638. The shrine raised in his honour is named Gurdwara Thamm Sahib Patshahi VI after a wooden column (thamm, in Punjabi), which, preserved as a sacred relic, is believed to have been installed by the Guru himself. The Gurdwara, entered through a small gateway opening on a narrow lane inside the village, is a hall with a high, vaulted ceiling.

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Discover how Ganika, a renowned courtesan, found emancipation and became a devoted follower through the teachings of a sage in Guru Granth Sahib.

Discover the sacred Gurdwara in Harpalpur, Patiala, honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's visit. Explore history and culture at this revered site.

Visit Hathur, 20 km from Jagraon, to see the historical Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, commemorating Guru Hargobind's 1634 visit. Discover its 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.