Other Historical Places

CUTTACK (20° 30`N, 85°50`E), one of the principal towns of Orissa, was visited by Guru Nanak during his...

Visit Panjokhara, near Ambala, where Guru Har Krishan stayed in 1664. Explore the historical Gurdwara and experience the spiritual legacy.

Discover the rich history of Sirsa's Sikh shrines, Gurdwara Chilha Sahib and Gurdwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. A spiritual journey awaits!

EMINABAD (32°2`N, 74°16`E), an ancient town in Gujranwala district of Pakistan, is sacred to Guru Nanak (1469-1539) in whose day it was called Sayyidpur. According to Bhai Bala Janam Sakhi, after leaving Sultanpur and before setting out on his long travels, Guru Nanak, accompanied by Bhai Mardana, first visited Eminabad where Bhai Lalo, a carpenter by profession, became his Sikh. A hymn of Guru Nanak in the Guru Granth Sahib suggests that he was in Eminabad when the town was sacked by Babar in 1521.

Explore Rohtas, Pakistan's historical town, featuring the iconic Gurdwara Choha Sahib and ancient Rohtas Fort, rich with Sikh and fort history.

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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.