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Explore Kotkapura, a town rich in Sikh history, with Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Dasvin marking Guru Gobind Singh's 1705 camp, nestled in beautiful Punjab.

Explore Jhanda Ramdas, a village in Punjab honoring Baba Buddha, with three historic gurdwaras marking Guru Hargobind's visit and Baba Buddha's legacy.

Discover AJRANA KALAN, a spiritual site in Haryana honoring Guru Tegh Bahadur, featuring a historic Gurdwara. Learn about its ongoing preservation efforts.

Explore the legacy of Ram Singh, ancestor of Patiala royalty & disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, founder of Rampura & a key figure in Sikh history.

CHELLARAM, BHAl (1904-1964), a well known Sahajdhari Sikh of modern times who sang and preached gurbani, the Guru`s inspired word, with a rare love and devotion, was born in a Sindhi family of Hyderabad (Sindh) on 3 May 1904, the son of Dr Tekchand Rachumal Mansukhani and Chettbai. Chellaram`s parents died while he was still in his infancy and his only sister not long afterwards. Successive deaths in the family left him a lonely youth, with a rather pensive mind. He took his degree in Law and set up practice as a lawyer, but his heart was not in the profession.

Learn about Rai Kalha of Raikot and his deep connection with Guru Gobind Singh amid historic and religious significant episodes.

Discover the legacy of Mai Raj Kaur, known as Mai Malvain, who led courageously in the Sukkarchakkia family until Ranjit Singh took power.

CHAUPA SINGH (d. 1724), earlier name Chaupati Rai, was a prominent Sikh in the retinue of Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-75) and then of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708). He was born in a Chhibbar (Brahman) family of Kariala, a village in Jehlum district, now in Pakistan. His grandfather, Gautam, had accepted the Sikh faith and was followed in this allegiance by his two sons Paira and Praga. The former was Chaupati Rai`s father; in the lineage of the latter, known for his martial skill during the time of Guru Hargobind (1595-1644), were Dargah Malt, Dharam Chand, Gurbakhsh Singh and Kesar Singh.

Discover Kapur Singh's legacy, founder of Kot Kapura, who served Sikh Gurus. His justice attracted settlers, making it a notable historical site.

Discover the inspiring life of Bibi Rajindar Kaur, renowned 18th-century Patiala princess known for her bravery and leadership during tumultuous times.

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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.