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Discover the rich heritage of Narayana, key center of the Dadupanthi sect, half a km from Naraina railway station. Explore its spiritual legacy today.

Explore Mehraj village, founded in 1627 with Guru Hargobind's blessing. Visit the historic Gurdwaras and learn about the battles and Sikh traditions.

Discover KALMOT, the historic site of a 1700 battle led by Guru Gobind Singh, and explore the beautifully reconstructed Gurdwara on its picturesque hillock.

Discover Anandpur Sahib, a revered Sikh pilgrimage site in Punjab, home to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and rich in history.

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Discover the intense Sikh-Muslim conflict in Punjab over the sacred Gurdwara Shahidganj site in Lahore from 1935 to 1940. Learn about its historic significance.

jhatka

Explore Jhatka, the Sikh practice of swift, humane animal slaughter, ensuring minimum pain. Learn its significance and historical context in Sikhism.

holamohalla

Discover Hola Mahalla, a lively Sikh festival following Holi, featuring martial arts displays and colorful processions at Anandpur Sahib. Celebrate heritage!

Discover Lakhnaur, the ancestral village linked to Guru Gobind Singh's family, where historical and spiritual events unfolded, including divine homage.

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ABBOTT, SIR JAMES (1807-1896), British Resident\'s assistant at Lahore, capital of the sikh kingdom, after the first Anglo - Sikh war (1845-46), was born on 12 March 1807, the son of Henry Alexius Abbott. Passing out of the military college of the East India Company at Addiscombe, England, Abbott received commission as a second lieutenant in the Bengal artillery in 1823. In November 1830, he joined the army of the Indus, under Sir John Keane, for the invasion of Afghanistan. In 1842, he was appointed assistant to the British Resident at Indore.

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Discover the historic 1928 All-Parties Conferences in India, where political leaders united to draft the Nehru Report, paving the way for India's constitutional future.

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

bazigar

Discover the Bazigars, a nomadic acrobat tribe in Punjab, evolving from entertainers to laborers, rich in cultural heritage and recognized as a Scheduled Tribe.

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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.