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Explore Kartar Singh's legacy as a prominent Akali leader and strategist who shaped Sikh politics in the 40s and 50s, leaving an indelible mark in history.

Discover the disciplined legacy of Partap Singh, a respected leader from Jalandhar. From Jamadar to ministerial advisor, his impact is undeniable.

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Discover the history and role of SGPC, the statutory body managing sacred Sikh shrines across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh.

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.

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Explore the rich history of Khalsa Diwan Khara Sauda Bar, founded in 1912, pivotal in Gurudwara liberation and Sikh education. Key to Akali Dal's formation.

Discover the remarkable journey of Jamadar Partap Singh, from Punjab Army officer to influential leader in Sikh administration and post-independence politics.

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Explore the history of Shiromani Khalsa Diwan, a pivotal Sikh sociopolitical organization known for safeguarding Sikh interests in the Northwest Frontier Province.

CHANNAN SINGH, SANT (1907-1972), elected president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, successively from 1962 till his death in 1972, was born in 1907 to Tarlok Singh and Prem Kaur, a peasant couple of modest means, belonging to the village of Mullanpur, in Ludhiana district of the Punjab. As a small boy, he attended the Nirmala monastery located in his village where he learnt to read and write Gurmukhi and made his early acquaintance with Sikh scriptural texts.

Discover the heroic tale of Khushal Singh, one of the Nankana Sahib martyrs, who sacrificed his life in 1921 to free Gurdwara Janam Asthan.

Explore Gurdwara Patshahi Naumi in Phagguvalia, Punjab. Visit this serene site where Guru Tegh Bahadur halted, rich with Sikh tradition and history.

Explore SIOKE, a village in Pakistan once home to Gurdwara Chhota Nankana, a shrine commemorating Guru Nanak's visit. Uncover its rich history today!

DHILVAN, village 25 km from Barnala (30° 23`N, 75° 34`E), is sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur, who, according to local tradition, stayed here for several months in the course of one of his journeys across the Malva country. Large numbers of people in the area were converted to his teaching. Gurdwara Patshahi Nauvin, commemorating his visit, is on the southeastern outskirts of the village. The building comprises Tap Asthan, seat of meditation, marking the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur used to sit in contemplation, a divan hall and the Guru ka Langar.

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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.