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Discover the story of Nabi Khan, a Pathan who bravely escorted Guru Gobind Singh to safety in 1705 after the Battle of Chamkaur. Explore their legacy.

GIAN SINGH, GIANI (1824-1884), scholar and theologian, was the elder son of Giani Bishan Singh, a collateral of the well known Giani house of Amritsar, headed by Giani Sant Singh and his son, Giani Gurmukh Singh. Gian Singh was born at Amritsar about 1824. He received his education from his father at his home, in Katra Ramgarhiari, near Chowk Baba Atal. As he grew up, he started giving discourses on Sikh Scripture and history at Gurdwara Thara Sahib, near the Akal Takht, and later at Buriga Mananvalian.

Discover how Pandit Nanu's debate with Guru Nanak in Kurukshetra transformed him into a humble devotee. A tale of learning and spiritual growth.

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Discover Gian Singh's legendary fresco paintings at Golden Temple. Uncover his unique dehin designs showing mastery of color & form. Explore now!

NIDHA, family priest of Guru Nanak`s brother in law,Jai Ram, resident of Sultanpur, became a follower of the Guru and won eminence for his humility and devotion.

GIAN SINGH RAREVALA (1901-1979), administrator and politician, was born on 16 December 1901 at his mother`s village Bhari in Ludhiana district. His own ancestral village was Rara, also in Ludhiana district, where his father Ratan Singh was a bisveddr (fiefholder) of the former princely state of Patiala. Gian Singh having received his early education at Bhari, Samrala and Ludhiana, passed his matriculation examination from Model High School, Patiala, and Bachelor of Arts examination from Mohindra College, Patiala, in 1925. He then entered the Patiala state service as a ndib ndzim (assistant deputy commissioner) and after a year`s training at Patiala he was posted to Sunam.

Uncover the legendary anecdotes of PAN SAU SAKHI, a collection attributed to Bhai Ram Kuir, narrating lives of the Gurus. Dive into Sikh heritage stories.

Discover Hudiara's Gurdwara, marking Guru Hargobind's visit, managed until 1947. Uncover its heritage along the Lahore KhaIra road.

Discover the historic Gurdwara Navin Patshahi in Railon village, a significant site linked to Guru Tegh Bahadur, steeped in cultural and spiritual heritage.

Discover Gurdwara Choha Sahib in Jalalabad, honoring Guru Nanak's 16th-century visit. A must-see for history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers.

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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.