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dadu dvara

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.

holamohalla

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

jhatka

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

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

Uncover the pivotal role of Guru Arjan Dev in Sikhism's evolution. His teachings, leadership, and contributions shaped Sikh tradition profoundly.

Discover Banda Singh Bahadur, the fearless Sikh warrior who seized land for the Khalsa in the 18th century, paving the way for the Punjab conquest.

BHANA MALLAN, BHAI, and Bhai Rekh Rao, storekeepers of the Mughal governor at Kabul, were pious and devoted Sikhs of the time of Guru Arjan. Whatever they earned, they spent on feeding the needy Sikhs and others. Jealous of their generous hospitality, someone complained to the governor charging them with dishonesty. It was said that they used short weights and misappropriated the provisions in the stores. Bhai Mani Singh, Sikhan di Bhagat Mala, records that the weights were in fact short, though Bhai Bhana and Bhai Rekh Rao did not know.

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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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4 years Ago

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.