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Explore the Tara Singh-Nehru Pact of 1959 aimed at addressing Sikh concerns over religious interference and the push for Punjabi Suba. Learn more today.

DUSANJH KHURD, village 3 km south of Banga (31° ll`N, 76°E) in Jalandhar district of the Punjab, has a historical shrine called Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib Patshahi Satviri (seventh) dedicated to the Seventh Guru, Guru Har Rai. In 1940, the local sangat raised a new building on the site of the older shrine. The Guru Granth Sahib is seated on a high dais in the centre of the central hall, to which another hall was added later. Residential quarters and Guru ka Langar are on the left of the main building. The Gurdwara is affiliated to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

Explore Pharala, a village near Phagwara, home to the historic Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib, honoring the Guru's journey, with its rich spiritual heritage.

Explore the life of Jathedar Teja Singh Akarpuri, a pivotal figure in the Gurdwara Reform movement, whose legacy spanned military, spiritual, and political spheres.

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Discover the origins and evolution of Akali Dal Central, a key political entity advocating for Sikh rights and reforming Gurdwara management.

portrait of jathedar teja singh bhuchar at the central sikh museum

Discover the dynamic Gargajj Akali Jatha, a pivotal group of reformers in the Punjab's Majha region. Learn about their history and impact from 1921.

Explore the legacy of Labh Singh Babu, a key Akali leader who championed Sikh rights and led impactful protests in early 20th century India.

Explore Gurdwara Burj Sahib, a historical shrine in Phatte Nangal, Gurdaspur. A site of spiritual and architectural significance, hosting large gatherings.

Discover the legacy of Teja Singh Bhuchchar, a key leader in the 1920's Sikh Gurdwara reform movement, and his courageous actions in India.

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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.