Explore the rich history of Hukamnamas, letters of command from Sikh Gurus. Uncover their role and legacy in maintaining spiritual connection.
Discover the heroic legacy of Varyam Singh, one of the martyrs of Nankana Sahib, who bravely fought for Sikh rights before falling in 1921.
Discover the heroic journey of Karam Singh, a Babar revolutionary who valiantly fought against British rule and inspired a movement for freedom.
Discover Kartar Singh Jhabbar's monumental role in the Gurdwara Reform movement and his relentless fight for Sikh shrines' liberation.
BABAR AKALI MOVEMENT, a radical outgrowth of the Akali movement for the reform of Sikh places of worship during the early 1920\'s. The latter, aiming to have the shrines released from the control of priests who had become lax and effete over the generations, was peaceful in its character and strategy. In the course of the prolonged campaign, Akalis true to their vows patiently suffered physical injury and violence at the hands of the priests as well as of government authority.
Explore the life of Bhai Kehar Singh, a Nankana Sahib martyr known for his bravery, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice in the Gurdwara Reform movement.
BACHITTAR SINGH, BHAI (d. 1921), was a granthi (officiant) at the gurdwara in Chakk No. 85 Dalla Chanda Singhvala in Sheikhupura, in the newly colonized irrigation district in western Punjab. Nothing is known about his parentage or the date and place of his birth. He had arrived at the village in the company of a Nanga sadhu as a boy of 10 or 12 years and had stayed on in the local gurdwara. He had learnt to read Gurmukhi and the holy text from the granthi whom he replaced after the latter had left.
Explore the legacy of Kishan Singh, a young Sikh martyr from Nankana Sahib Massacre, custodian of faith and courage. Learn about his inspiring journey.
BAGGA SINGH, BHAI (1893-1921), was born during Assu 1950 Bk/September-October 1893, the son of Bhai Ganga Singh and Mai Mallan, a peasant couple of Chakk No. 38 Deva Singhvala in Sheikhupura district, in the newly developed canal area in western Punjab by the British. He learnt reading and writing in Gurmukhi script from the village granthi and took the initiation of the Khalsa at the age of 18. He was of a lissom athletic build interested in village sports and was also a member of the village holy choir.
Discover the impact of Kishan Singh Gargajj, founder of the Babar Akali movement, who inspired armed rebellion and Gurudwara reforms in colonial India.
