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CHIEF KHALSA DIWAN. Until the emergence of more radical platforms such as the Sikh League (1919), Shiromam Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (1920) and Shiromani Akali Dal (1920), the Chief Khalsa Diwan, established on 30 October 1902, was the main council of the Sikhs, controlling their religious and educational affairs and raising its voice in behalf of their political rights. It has proved to be a durable setup and it still retains its initiative in education, though its role in the other spheres has progressively shrunken over the years.

Explore GAHAL village, sacred to Guru Har Rai, featuring Gurdwara Sri Guru Har Rai Sahib and a memorial for the Ghallughara martyrs. Uncover its rich history.

Discover the life of Sardar Hukam Singh, famed politician and jurist, who played a vital role in Sikh movements and survived partition challenges.

Discover Gurdwara Guru Sar in Lopon, where devotees gather to honor Guru Hargobind's visit. Join the annual fair each August for a cultural celebration.

Discover the spiritual site in Muniarpur where Guru Tegh Bahadur stayed. Join the village kirtan and meals on amavasya. Visit the historic Gurdwara today!

Explore Pharala, a village near Phagwara, home to the historic Gurdwara Guru Har Rai Sahib, honoring the Guru's journey, with its rich spiritual heritage.

Discover Rohtak's sacred sites like Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and Gurdwara Mai Sahib, honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur's legacy with rich history and cultural significance.

SILOANI, village 9 km from Raikot town (30139`N, 7537`E), is sacred to the memory of Guru Gobind Singh, who visited the place travelling through the Malva after the battle of Chamkaur in December 1705.

Explore UGANI's historic Gurdwara, dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, a spiritual gem near Rajpura managed by Shiromani Committee.

Explore the impactful life of Amar Singh Wasu (1884-1932), a prominent Akali activist and journalist dedicated to Sikh reform and community service.

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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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Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

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