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Explore the rich history of the MIHARBAN JANAM SAKHI, from its origins to the discovery of rare manuscripts at Khalsa College, Amritsar.

Discover the rich history of Nirmal Panchaiti Akhara, a Sikh seminary founded in 1862 in Patiala, with branches across India. Learn about its unique traditions.

Discover the Nirmala Sikhs, a sect rooted in purity and wisdom, dedicated to religious study since Guru Gobind Singh's era. Explore their enduring legacy.

Explore Pothi Asavandn, an inspiring book of Sevapanthi discourses and hymns, emphasizing purity and divine contemplation for spiritual liberation.

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.

Explore Ramananda's impact on Northern India, his liberal approach to caste, and the spread of Vishnav Bhakti and Ramaworship.

Uncover the secretive Aghori sect of Saivism, linked to Kapalika traditions and known for extreme rituals and spiritual beliefs.

Explore the origins and spiritual practices of the Ramraias, a sect with rich history and connections to the Sikh Gurus. Learn more about their legacy!

Discover Ajat Sagar, the 1851 religious text of the Ajatpanthi sect, once housed in Amritsar's library. Dive into its themes of castelessness and spirituality.

Discover the unique Satkartaria sect, founded by Sarigat Das, with ties to Sikhism and rich history at its Dharamsala in Sri Hargobindpur.