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Explore the historic Gurdwara Naviri Patshahi in JHIVAR HERI, Yamunanagar. A revered Sikh shrine connected to Guru Tegh Bahadur. Visit during the annual fair!

GIAN SINGH RAREVALA (1901-1979), administrator and politician, was born on 16 December 1901 at his mother`s village Bhari in Ludhiana district. His own ancestral village was Rara, also in Ludhiana district, where his father Ratan Singh was a bisveddr (fiefholder) of the former princely state of Patiala. Gian Singh having received his early education at Bhari, Samrala and Ludhiana, passed his matriculation examination from Model High School, Patiala, and Bachelor of Arts examination from Mohindra College, Patiala, in 1925. He then entered the Patiala state service as a ndib ndzim (assistant deputy commissioner) and after a year`s training at Patiala he was posted to Sunam.

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Explore the legacy of Sardar Bahadur Sir Sundar Singh Majithia, a visionary statesman and reformer who championed Sikh rights and education.

harimandir

Explore the iconic Golden Temple, a symbol of faith and peace, accessible to all in Amritsar. Visit this architectural marvel surrounded by its sacred pool.

taruna dal

Discover the valor of Taruna Dal, the spirited youth army of Dal Khalsa, known for daring acts against invaders during the 18th century.

Explore the life of General Harsa Singh, a prominent figure in the Khalsa army, and his role in the 19th-century military history of Punjab.

Explore Thakar Singh Atartvala's role in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's expeditions. Legacy and history in Punjab's military history of the 1800s.

Discover the life of Sardar Hukam Singh, famed politician and jurist, who played a vital role in Sikh movements and survived partition challenges.

Discover the prestigious titles and awards at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court, echoing Mughal traditions, granted to royal blood, sardars, and officials.

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Explore the poetic saga of Hari Singh Nalva's last campaign against Afghans. A literary masterpiece shedding light on Punjabi courage and customs.

khalsa defence

Discover the role of the Khalsa Defence of India League in boosting Sikh military enlistment during WWII and preserving their special army position.

Explore the life of Lahina Singh, a military commander during Sikh rule, who embraced spirituality after pivotal roles in Punjabi history and battles.

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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.