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Explore the rich history of Guru Nanak's visit to Baghdad, his discourses with Sufi saints, and the shrine that commemorates his journey on the Tigris banks.

GUJJAR SINGH (1879-1975), prominent Ghadr leader, was born in 1879, the son of Sham Singh of Bhakna Kalan, in Amritsar district. He served in the 4th Cavalry for six years. In 1909, he migrated to Shanghai (China) and got himself enlisted in the police. In 1913, the Ghadr party`s weekly, the Ghadr, came to Shanghai through the granthi of the local Gurdwara, who handed over the packet to the police. Somehow a copy came into Gujjar Singh`s hands. He read it avidly and he read it repeatedly to his friends.

Discover the Sikh practice of Vak or Hukam, a revered tradition of receiving the Guru's command from the Guru Granth Sahib, central to Sikh worship.

Explore the significance of Aakhand Path, a nonstop 48-hour recitation of Guru Granth Sahib, performed by multiple readers in a historical relay fashion.

Discover the legendary role of Chitra Gupta and the spiritual journey beyond karma, as recorded in ancient texts. Attain freedom from Yama's cycle.

Discover Guru Nanak's poetic prowess as a child, challenging wisdom and inspiring his teacher with a Punjabi acrostic. A tale of youthful genius.