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Explore Kartarpur's rich history, from its furniture industry roots to sacred sites like Gurdwara Thamm Sahib, established by Guru Arjan. Visit today!

Discover the Giranth, the Divana sect's holy book, reflecting the musical richness of Sikh scripture and emphasizing simran, authored by Haria and Bala.

Golden Khanda Sikh symbol on white background.

Discover Guru Arjan's teachings on the heart-soothing power of Shabda and the value of wise company, as shared by devoted Sikh Mukanda Bhai.

Explore the life of Balvand, a renowned rababi, and his brother Satta, co-composers of a Var in Guru Granth Sahib, famed for their devotion and music.

Bara Maha Majh (Song of Twelve Months in Majh Raga) is a composition of Guru Arjan Dev,the fifth in the line of the ten Gurus or prophet-teachers of the Sikh faith. Guru Arjan Dev\'s poetry has the imprint of chaste classical culture, despite its limitation today, being in a mixture of Punjabi and Braj languages.Bara Maha is a form of folk poetry in which the yearnings of a love-lorn young woman separated from her spouse are expressed in terms of the moods of nature as they change from month to month. In Sanskrit, a poetical form of similar import was Shad ritu varnan (Sad rtu varnan) i.e., description of the six seasons. 

Discover Bhai Kaliana's journey to Amritsar and Mandi, his faith, and influence on Raja Hari Sen during the construction of Harimandar.

Discover the story of Baba Mohan, guardian of sacred Gurus' hymns and his role in compiling the Guru Granth Sahib in Goindval. Visit Chubara Baba Mohan Ji.

Explore Puranmashi, the full moon day with cultural rituals in Indian tradition and its unique metaphorical significance in Sikh beliefs and compositions.

Discover the spiritual depth of the Guru Granth Sahib, the revered anthology of sacred verses and embodiment of Sikh teaches. Learn about its cultural impact.

Discover Bhai Banno's journey in Sikh history, his service in Harimandar's construction, and the creation of the Bhai Banno Vali Bir.

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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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Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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