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Discover Kot Bhai, home to Gurdwaras commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's 1706 visit, rooted in rich Sikh heritage and history in Punjab's Faridkot district.

Discover the rich history of Khadur Sahib, a sacred village in Punjab, home to Gurdwaras commemorating the first Sikh Gurus including Guru Nanak and Guru Angad.

Explore Jhanda Ramdas, a village in Punjab honoring Baba Buddha, with three historic gurdwaras marking Guru Hargobind's visit and Baba Buddha's legacy.

Discover Mandi, Himachal Pradesh's historic charm. Visit Gurdwara Padal Sahib and the palace site honoring Guru Gobind Singh's timeless legacy.

Explore Muloval, a historic village in Punjab, sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur, featuring the revered Gurdwara Patshahi Naumi and its unique sweetened well.

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Explore Mata Jit Kaur Sahib Gurudwara, the sacred site of Mata Jit Kaur's cremation near Anandpur Sahib. A serene place of reverence and history.

ALAMGIR, a village in Ludhiana district, 13 km to the southwest of the city (30°54\'N, 75°52\'E), is famed for its Gurdwara Manji Sahib Patshahi 10. Guru Gobind Singh made a halt in the village as he was travelling after the battle of Chamkaur in December 1705. Here the Guru discarded the palanquin which he had used for part of the journey, and took a horse presented by an old disciple, Bhai Naudha. A Manji Sahib was later constructed on the site. At present, the gurdwara compound covers over three acres of land.

Explore NAGRA near Sunam, home to Gurdwara honoring Guru Hargobind. Unveil local heritage and spirituality in this serene village setting.

ALO HARAKH, village in Sangrur district, has a historical shrine called Gurdwara Sahib Alo Harakh Patshahi Naumi. A low domed Manji Sahib, under an old banyan tree marks the site where Guru Tegh Bahadur once sat arriving from the neighbouring village of Gunike. The congregation hall has a vaulting ceiling with a domed sanctum inside. Both the hall and the Manji Sahib were constructed in 1909. The Gurdwara is administered by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee through a local committee.

NOHAR (29°12`N, 74°45`E) in Gariganagar district of Rajasthan, was visited by Guru Gobind Singh during hisjourney towards the South in 1706. He encamped near Chhip Talai, a pond southeast of the town. The local inhabitants, mostly followers of Jain and Vaisnava faiths, viewed the armed band of the Guru`s disciples with trepidation. The accidental trampling of a pigeon inside the town by a Sikh gave rise to much commotion. However, the Guru`s arrival at the scene pacified the people who were deeply impressed by his holy manner.

Discover sacred shrines in Ambala, Haryana, including Gurdwara Badshahi Bagh, where young Guru Gobind Singh performed miracles in the 1670s.

Discover Pehova: A Hindu pilgrimage center with historic Gurudwaras like Baoli Sahib, tied to Guru Nanak's teachings. Explore its rich heritage today.

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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 Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.