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Explore the historic Gurdwara Naviri Patshahi in JHIVAR HERI, Yamunanagar. A revered Sikh shrine connected to Guru Tegh Bahadur. Visit during the annual fair!

Discover Guru Ki Dhab, a historic site with a gurudwara and sarovar, perfect for spiritual gatherings near Jaito. Celebrate with devotees here.

Discover the rich history of Mirza Singh, a Shergil Jatt, and his role in Punjab's misi era, including his land acquisitions and family legacy.

Discover the spiritual site in Muniarpur where Guru Tegh Bahadur stayed. Join the village kirtan and meals on amavasya. Visit the historic Gurdwara today!

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ALA SINGH, BABA (1691-1765), Sikh mis leader who became the first ruling chief of Patiala, was born in 1691 at Phul, in present day Bathinda district of the Punjab, the third son of Bhai Ram Singh. His grandfather, Baba Phul, had been as a small boy blessed by Guru Hargobind, Nanak VI. Ala Singh\'s father and his uncle, Tilok Singh, had both received the rites of initiation at the hands of Guru Gobind Singh who conferred on their family the panegyric, "Your house is mine own. "

Discover the diverse beliefs and practices of Nanakpanthi Sikhs, followers of Guru Nanak, spread across India. Learn about their history and influence.

Discover the rich history of Bani Badarpur, two villages in Haryana where Guru Tegh Bahadur left his mark, with shrines and stories of devotion.

Explore KupRihIra, where Sikhs fiercely battled Ahmad Shah Durrani in 1762, a key event in Sikh history with lasting significance.

CHAPPAR CHIRI (30° 45`N, 76° 40`E), Ban and Chhoti (senior and junior), are twin villages in Ropar district, along KhararBanur road, now officially named Banda Singh Bahadur road. This area was the scene of a historic battle. Gurdwara Baba Banda Bahadur is situated between the two villages by the side of the metalled link road joining them. The battle took place around here on 12 May 1710 between the Sikhs led by Banda Singh Bahadur and Wazir Khan, the imperial faujdar of Sirhind. The latter was killed and the Mughal army routed.

Discover Rai Singh's transformation of Jagadhari into a vibrant town post-Sirhind's sack, expanding his influence and prosperity in 1764.

DHARAM SINGH, a cousin of the celebrated Tara Singh Ghaiba of the Dallevalia Misi, participated in the campaigns of the Khalsa, fighting against Mughals and Afghans in the second half of the eighteenth century. He figured in the conquest of Sirhind and partition of the territory by Sikhs in January 1764 when he occupied a cluster of villages and founded amid them his own Dharamsinghvala.

Explore the Rakhi System, an 18th-century Sikh protection method under Dal Khalsa, granting villages safety amid chaos in exchange for revenue.

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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.