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Explore Sunam, Punjab, where Guru Nanak's journey left a lasting mark at Gurdwara Pahili Patshahi, a beautifully adorned shrine rich in history and tradition.

Explore Baramula's Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, a historic site where Guru Hargobind stayed, nestled by the Jehlum River in Kashmir's stunning valley.

CHIKA, an old village in Kaithal district of Haryana, 26 km west of Pehova (29° 59`N, 76° 35`E), is sacred to Guru Hargobind and Guru Tegh Bahadur. The former passed through Chika at the time of his visit to Kurukshetra in 1638. Guru Tegh Bahadur arrived here from Samana en route to Delhi, in 1675, and stayed here for two days with Bhai Glaura, the masand of the Barigar area extending up to Hansi and Hissar. A low platform in a room on the first floor of an old house in the northeastern part of the village commemorated the visits of the holy Gurus.

Discover Ghal Kalan, home to Gurdwara Patshahl ChhevTri, honoring Guru Hargobind's visit. Experience spiritual history in Faridkot's serene village.

Explore Gurdwara Manji Sahib in Jind, Haryana, where Sikh history thrives. Experience its modern architecture and religious significance. Visit today!

Explore Manmad, a key railway hub near Bombay. Visit Gurdwara Guptsar Sahib, a historic gem for pilgrims heading to the Sikh shrines at Nanded.

Discover Raikot's rich history and spirituality at Gurdwara Tahliana Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh heard of his sons' martyrdom. Visit for annual celebrations.

Discover the spiritual legacy of Takhtupura, Punjab. Visit the revered Nanaksar shrines commemorating Guru Nanak, Guru Hargobind, and Guru Gobind Singh.

BAZIDPUR, village 7 km southeast of Firozpur Cantonment (31° 55`N, 74° 36`E) along the FirozpurLudhiana highway, is sacred to Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), who passed through here in 1706 after the battle of Muktsar. Gurdwara Gurusar, formerly known as Tittarsar after a legendary partridge (tittar, in Punjabi), marks the site where Guru Gobind Singh had encamped, and was first constructed in the form of a small Manji Sahib by Bishan Singh Ahluvalia, an official under Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839).

CHOHLA, village 4.5 km southeast of Sirhali Kalari (31° 16`N, 74° 56`E) in Amritsar district of the Punjab, is sacred to Guru Arjan (1563-1606). The village was called Bhaini when the Guru visited here. A housewife served him a delicious dish of chohia, broken bread mixed with sugar and butter. Guru Arjan was pleased and blessed her. He also uttered a hymn of thanks giving with the refrain: "The Lord is our life and soul ; He cares for us every where in every respect." Its last line was: "God is our wealth, His Name is our food; this, 0 Nanak, is our chohia."

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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.