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AMAR DAS, GURU

AMAR DAS, GURU (1479-1574), the third of the ten Gurus of the Sikh faith, was born into a Bhalla Khatri...

ALAHUNI

Discover the role of ALAHUNI mournful songs in Sikh funerals, emphasizing acceptance of Divine Will and the spiritual teachings of...

CHRITROPAKHYAN

Discover Chritropakhyan, a collection of epic tales exploring women's virtues and deceits, ascribed to Guru Gobind Singh in the Dasam...

DEV SAMAJ

Discover the founding of Dev Samaj in 1887 by Pandit Shiv Narayan Agnihotri, leading a shift away from traditional beliefs...

DUDDUN RAM

Discover the brave tale of Duddun Ram who sheltered Sikhs in 1760, facing Mughal forces in Pandori. A story of...

PARDAH SYSTEM

Explore the history and cultural significance of the Pardah system, an ancient practice of female seclusion with roots in Persian,...

RAHIRA

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

TAKHT SINGH, BHAI

Discover how Takht Singh revolutionized women's education among Sikhs with the Sikh Kanya Mahavidayala, inspiring cultural and literary growth.

WOMEN IN SIKHISM

Discover how Sikhism redefined women's roles, advocating for equality and dignity in a society where women faced subordination.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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