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Explore the legacy of Jambar Kaian's Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran in Lahore, once a vibrant site of worship, now a memory post-1947 partition.

Explore Mattu Bhai Ke, a village in Gujrariwala, Pakistan, sacred to Guru Hargobind who preached against tobacco and followed Guru Nanak's path in 1620.

Explore Narali, a village in Pakistan with historical Sikh significance. Discover the legacy of Gurdwara Patshahi VI and the remarkable visit of Guru Hargobind.

Discover the history of Rampura Kalan's Gurdwara near the Indo-Pak border, visited by Guru Hargobind. A glimpse into Punjab's heritage pre-Partition.

Discover the Gurdwara Tisri Patshahi Jhari Sahib in TARGA, a site of Sikh heritage and historical significance once vibrant with Baisakhi celebrations.

BUCHCHEKE, village 15 km southwest of Nankana Sahib in Sheikhupura district of Pakistan, had a historical shrine, Gurdwara...

CHAHAL, 15 km southeast of Lahore, was the ancestral village of Mata Tripta, mother of Guru Nanak. This was the birthplace of Bibi Nanaki, Guru Nanak`s sister. Guru Nanak visited the village on several occasions. Gurdwara Dera Chahal, which marked the house of the Guru`s maternal grandfather, Rama, was under the management of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, but had to be abandoned at the time of the partition of the Punjab in 1947.

DHILVAN, a small village 5 km east of Barki (31° 28`N, 74° 30`E) in Lahore district, is sacred...

Discover Ghavindi near Lahore, home to Guru Nanak's shrine and Gurdwara Lahura Sahib, rich with history from the 1947 partition.

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4 years Ago

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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4 years Ago

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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18 years Ago

Explore Akal Bunga, the iconic site housing the Akal Takht in Amritsar, a symbol of Sikh religious authority. Learn its role and history here.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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