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Discover the inspiring life of Arjan Singh Gargajj (1905-1963), a revolutionary journalist from Punjab who challenged British rule with his fearless activism.

CHANNAN SINGH, SANT (1907-1972), elected president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, successively from 1962 till his death in 1972, was born in 1907 to Tarlok Singh and Prem Kaur, a peasant couple of modest means, belonging to the village of Mullanpur, in Ludhiana district of the Punjab. As a small boy, he attended the Nirmala monastery located in his village where he learnt to read and write Gurmukhi and made his early acquaintance with Sikh scriptural texts.

GOPAL SINGH (1883-1941), an Akali reformer, was born in November 1883 at the village of Sagari, in Rawalpindi district, now in Pakistan. His father, Sundar Singh (d. 1895) was a small shopkeeper. Within three years of Gopal Singh`s father`s death, his two elder brothers also passed away and the responsibility of looking after the family fell on him. He worked hard to see the family business flourish, and simultaneously started participating in the Singh Sabha activity in the district.

Discover Jaito's rich Sikh history with visits to Gurdwara Gangsar Sahib, TibbI Sahib & Angitha Sahib. Celebrate the legacy & battles for religious freedom.

Explore the life of Jathedar Mohan Singh Tur, a pivotal Akali politician whose leadership spanned pivotal Sikh agitations from 1915 to 1979.

morcha

Discover how 'morcha' shaped Indian politics from Sikh reforms to modern movements. Learn about its pivotal role in peaceful resistance and political fronts.

Explore the impactful life of Sundar Singh Lyallpuri, a passionate teacher, journalist, and politician who championed Sikh rights and reforms.

Discover Udham Singh Nagoke (1894-1966), a key figure in Sikh shrine reform, Akali agitations, and the Gurdwara movement in India, shaping Majha's 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.