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Discover the rich history of Khadur Sahib, a sacred village in Punjab, home to Gurdwaras commemorating the first Sikh Gurus including Guru Nanak and Guru Angad.

Discover the significance of 'Mahala' in Guru Granth Sahib, denoting the spiritual lineage and authorship of Sikh Gurus starting with Guru Nanak.

Discover the teachings of Guru Angad received by Maia Bhai, son of Bhai Khanu, as detailed by Bhai Gurdas. Learn more in the Gurushabad Ratnakar Mahan Kosh.

Explore the spiritual journey of Bhai Paro, the revered Sikh devotee known for his piety, who inspired many to embrace Sikhism. Learn about his legacy.

Explore the meaning of 'Pothi,' a sacred book among Sikhs containing scriptural texts, bridging cultural connections with Punjabi, Maithili, and Marathi.

Explore Sarai Nanga, the revered birthplace of Guru Angad, and visit its two historic gurdwaras, rich in Sikh history and spirituality.

AMAR DAS, GURU (1479-1574), the third of the ten Gurus of the Sikh faith, was born into a Bhalla Khatri family on Baisakh sudi 14, 1536 Bk, corresponding to 5 May 1479, at Basarke, a village in present day Amritsar district of the Punjab. His father\'s name was Tej Bhan and mother\'s Bakht Kaur; the latter has also been called by chroniclers variously as Lachchhami, Bhup Kaur and Rup Kaur. He was married on 11 Magh 1559 Bk to Mansa Devi, daughter of Devi Chand, a Bahil Khatri, of the village of Sankhatra, in Sialkot district, and had four children two sons, Mohri and Mohan, and two daughters. Dani and Bhani. Amar Das had a deeply religious bent of mind.

Discover Bibi Amaro's pivotal role in Sikh history, introducing Amar Das to Guru Angad, enriching spirituality with hymns, and being honored with a shrine.

ANGAD DEV, GURU, (1504-1552), the second of the ten Gurus or prophet teachers of the Sikh faith was born Lahina on Baisakh vadi 1, Sammat 1561 Bikrami, corresponding with 31 March 1504. His father, Bhai Pheru, was a Trehan Khatri and a trader of humble means, whose ancestral home was located near the village of Matte di Sarai, now known as Sarai Nanga, 16 km from Muktsar, in present day district of Faridkot in the Punjab. His mother\'s name is variously given as Sabhirai, Ramo, Daya Kaur and Mansa Devi. In Magh 1576 Bk/January 1520, he was married to Khivi, daughter of Devi Chand, a Marvah Khatri from the village of Sanghar, near Khadur, in Amritsar district.

Discover the intriguing life of Bhai Bala, the lifelong companion of Guru Nanak, and his role in Sikh lore despite controversies.