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Discover the legacy of Kharak Singh, first Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president and trailblazer in Sikh politics and activism.

Discover the inspiring life of Nand Singh, a brave soldier and martyr who fought at Anandpur and Chamkaur, and also joined the Ghadr rebellion.

Discover Sarmukh Singh, first president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, known for his pivotal role in social and religious reform in Punjab.

Discover the inspiring story of Thakar Singh, a revered Nankana Sahib martyr who made a lasting impact in his community in the early 20th century.

Explore the life of Banta Singh Dhamiam, a key figure in the Babbar Akali movement, known for his audacious acts against British rule.

FATEH SINGH, SANT (1911-1972), who enjoyed wide religious esteem among the Sikhs (sant, lit. a holy man) and who during the latter part of his career became a dominant political figure, was born, on 27 October 1911, the son of Bhai Channan Singh, a resident of Badiala in present day Bathinda district of the Punjab. He had no formal schooling and started learning to read Punjabi only at the age of 15. In view of his interest in religious texts, his father apprenticed him to a well known scholar, Sant Ishar Singh, of Sekha, a village near Barnala. In company with Sant Channan Singh, another holy man, he migrated to Ganganagar district of the then princely state of Bikaner in Rajasthan, where a large number of Sikh peasants had settled down in the newly established canal colony.

Explore the Kirpan Morcha, a pivotal movement advocating Sikh rights to wear kirpans, challenging the restrictive Indian Arms Act of 1878.

Explore the legacy of Bhai Natha Singh, an Akali activist who died in the Jaito firing of 1924. Learn about his contribution to the Gurdwara Reform.

Discover the legacy of Seva Singh, an Akali activist and editor who championed Sikh rights, led movements, and founded publications in India.

Explore the legacy of Thakar Singh, a prominent Ghadr activist and Akali movement leader. Discover his impactful story and contributions to India'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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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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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.