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balarama

Explore Balabhadra, Krishna's elder brother, known for strength and valor. Learn about his feats, origins, and role in Hindu mythology. #Balarama

baghiratha

Discover how Bhagiratha brought the celestial Ganges to earth, restoring life to Sagara's sons and fulfilling a divine quest in Indian mythology.

parijata

Explore the enchanting lore of Chandravali, Krishna, and the heavenly Parijata tree, unveiling mythical tales from the Yajur Veda and Vrindavana.

DALIP SINGH, SANT (1883-1948), son of Ishar Singh and Har Kaur, was born in 1883 at the village ofLahri, in Hoshiarpur district. He was hardly five years old, when his father died. He was brought up by his maternal grandfather, Nihal Singh, at his village Dumeli. He received his early education from a local Sikh priest, who also trained him in the singing of gurbani. Dalip Singh was a child with peculiar traits.

FATEH KHAN TIWANA (d. 1848) was the son of Khuda Yar Khan, a jagirdar in the neighbourhood of Dera Ismail Khan. The Sikh general, Hari Singh Nalva appointed him to take charge of Mittha Tiwana, country in the upper regions of the Sindh Sagar Doab. On being implicated in the assassination of Raja Dhian Singh in September 1843,Fateh Khan fled to Dera Ismail Khan and raised the standard of revolt. When in 1844 Diwan Lakkhi Mall was sent from Lahore to punish him, Fateh Khan took shelter in the fort of Tonk, but was forced to flee. He remained in hiding in the trans Indus territory.

Discover the courageous story of Hema Bhai, a devout Sikh, who helped honor Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy. Learn more about this historical act of bravery.

Explore how the Ganges, known as Jahnavi, became the 'daughter of Jahnu'. Uncover its rich mythology and historical significance.

Unveil the legend of Kamadhenu, the wish-fulfilling cow. Dive into her tales of sages, warriors, and devotion in spiritual texts.

Explore the rise of Manglan, a slave girl turned powerful confidante in Maharani Jind Kaur's court. Witness her remarkable influence in 1840s Punjab.

dewan mokham chand

Explore the legacy of Diwan Muhkam Chand, a key Sikh army general under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Discover his pivotal role in expanding the Sikh Empire.

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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.