Sikh reformist movements

Discover the history of the Central Malva Khalsa Pritinidhi Diwan, founded in 1906, focused on Sikh faith, education, women's upliftment, and more.

Explore the origins and evolution of Khalsa Diwan Amritsar, established in 1883 to guide Sikh reform efforts. Learn about its key players and pivotal events.

Explore Khalsa Diwan Lahore's role in Sikhism's revival, education advocacy, and Punjabi promotion, as led by Bhai Gurmukh Singh and associates.

Discover Khalsa Diwan Majha's pivotal role in social and religious reform among Sikhs since 1904, advocating for simplified marriages and sobriety.

Explore Khalsa Pracharak Vidyala, Tarn Taran's historic institution since 1906, training in Sikh theology and culture. Join the legacy of Sikh enlightenment.

Discover the dramatic 1920s Sikh campaign for the Golden Temple Keys, a pivotal moment in Sikh history. Learn about key figures and transformative events.

SHUDDHI SABHA, a society working in the closing years of the nineteenth century primarily for the reconversion to Sikhism of those proselytized into Christianity or Islam, was established in 1893. . Christian pro-selytization had started with the advent of British rule in the Punjab with official encouragement. Though the rate was never alarming, the local religious communities were becoming increasingly self-conscious. The Sikh response had materialized in the shape of the Singh Sabha.

Discover how the Singh Sabha Movement revitalized Sikhism in the 19th century, preserving its unique identity amidst Western influences.

Explore the historic role of Akali Dal Khara Sauda Bar in Sikh shrine liberation & reform. Learn about its origins & evolution in the 20th century.

Dive into the Akali Movement, a peaceful struggle for Sikh gurdwara control in the 1920s. Discover its impact on religious governance and Sikh society.

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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.