square

Discover Munak's rich history and its stunning Gurdwara Akalgarh Patshahi IX, nestled between the Ghaggar River and Patran-Jakhal road in Punjab.

CHAKAR, village 17 km south of Jagraon (30° 47`N, 75° 28`E), in Ludhiana district, is sacred both to Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Hargobind passed through here in the course of his tour of the Malva in 1631-32 and Guru Gobind Singh at the end of 1705 after the battle of Chamkaur. The Gurdwara Guru Sar Patshahi VI and X, an imposing structure, is situated at the northwestern corner of the village. Constructed during the 1970`s, it is a large square hall with a square sanctum at the far end.

gurudwara mata jito

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.

CHAKK FATEH SINGHVALA. 3 km south of Bhuchcho Mandi (30° 13`N, 75° 5`E) in Bathinda district of the Punjab, and one of the cluster of villages known as Bhai ke Chakk because of the association of the family of Bhai Bhagatu with them, was visited by Guru Gobind Singh, on his way from Talvandi Sabo to Bathinda. ISJeth 1763 Bk / 16 May 1706 is preserved in local tradition as the date of Guru Gobind Singh`s arrival in the village where he put up for a week. The main shrine, Gurdwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Sahib, a 4metre square domed sanctum on a high plinth, is on the eastern outskirts of the village, with a small sarovar or holy tank in the vicinity.

nathana sahib

Discover Gurdwara Nathana Sahib, Patiala, a sacred site linked to Guru Amar Das's pilgrimages, featuring a grand lotus dome and cultural festivals.

gurudwara chheharta sahib

Explore Chheharta Sahib Gurdwara, 7 km west of Amritsar, known for its striking architecture and rich history. Join the vibrant Basant Parichami festival.

Explore Pavadara, a village near Phillaur, home to the revered Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib with rich history and cultural significance.

DARAULI BHAI, Bhai ki Darauli, or simply Darauli, village 14 km west of Moga (30°48`N, 75° 10`E), in Faridkot district is sacred to Guru Hargobind who stayed here for fairly long periods on more than one occasion. His brotherinlaw, Bhai Sam Das, the husband of Mata Damodari`s elder sister, Mai Ramori, lived in Darauli. The couple were more than mere relations of the Guru; they were his devoted disciples and felt honoured in rendering service to him. Bhai Sam Das had built a new house, but would not occupy it until the Guru had come and stayed in it.

Explore the rich history of Raili village and its Gurdwara dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur, preserved by the local Kamboj Sikh community.

DHADDE, village 10 km south of Rampura Phul (30° 16`N, 75° 14`E) in Bathinda district of the Punjab,...

Discover the rich history of Ranvan, home to the revered Gurdwara Gobindgarh Sahib, linked to Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh. Its architectural marvel awaits.

DIALPURA BHAI KA, village in Bathinda district of the Punjab, 38 km west of Barnala, named after its founder, Bhai Dial Singh, a grandson of Bhai Rupa (1614-1709), around the middle of the eighteenth century, claims a historical shrine, Gurdwara Zafarnamah Sahib Patshahi X. According to local tradition, Guru Gobind Singh, during his stay at Dina in December 1705, retired during the day to a grove around a pool of water which stood at the site marked by the present gurdwara.

1
4 years Ago

Explore the deeper meaning of Aarti in Hinduism and Sikhism, where true worship goes beyond rituals and embraces the beauty of nature and truth.

3
4 years Ago

Explore the profound concept of Aatma and its connection to Paramaatma, God, and the transcendental self in Sikh and Hindu philosophies.

5

Explore the distinctive and largely unknown Sikh architectural style, with its rich history in gurdwaras, forts, and palaces, by S.S. Bhatti.

7
18 years Ago

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.