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Hindu bhagats and poets, and Punjabi officials

BRIJ RAJ (d. 1833), a learned Pandit came to settle in Lahore in the latter half of the eighteenth century, was appointed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the position of raj purohit, or royal priest, which office he held till his death in 1833. The Maharaja and the court sardars used to consult him on astrological matters. Pandit Brij Raj also held appointment as almoner in the Dharamarath department of Sarkar Khalsa. He had the village of Qila Gujyar Singh given him mjagir by the Maharaja.

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Philosophy

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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Philosophy

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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SIKH ARCHITECTURE 2

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Architecture

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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Architecture

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