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Explore Gurdwara Jhar Sahib in Kairon, Amritsar - a revered shrine commemorating Guru Arjan's visit. Discover its rich history and spiritual significance.

Discover Rajo Majra village and the historical Gurdwara Nauviri Patshahi, commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur near Dhuri, Punjab. Visit its rich heritage.

Explore Uddoke, home to Gurdwara Thamm Sahib. Discover its deep connection to Sikh history and Guru Nanak's journey near Batala.

BHAVANIGARH (30° 14`N, 76° 3`E), also called Dhode locally, is a market town 36 km west of Patiala. Guru Tegh Bahadur arrived here from Alo Harakh in the course of a journey through the Malva region. His devotees constructed a platform around two pipal trees under which the Guru had sat.. A gurdwara, called Gurdwara Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji Patshahi Nauvin, was constructed by the local sangat in 1916.

DEHLON, village in Ludhiana district, 19 km from the city (30° 54`N, 75° 52`E), claims a historical shrine,...

Discover Kaithal's rich history, ancient shrines, and the legacy of Bhai Desu Singh and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Delve into this historic town's vibrant past.

Explore Muktsar's rich Sikh history, honoring the Forty Muktas. Visit the sacred pool and five Gurdwaras commemorating the historic 1705 battle.

sardarbahadur ramsingh

Discover the legacy of Sardar Bahadur Ram Singh, who crafted iconic buildings in India and beyond, pioneering modern Sikh architecture.

nanaksar verka

Discover the sacred Gurdwara Nanaksar in Verka, where Guru Nanak once stayed. Visit this historic site, including the serene sarovar and iconic lotus dome.

DELHI, also called Dilli (28° 40`N. 77° 13`E), the capital of India, is also connected with Sikh history. The first, sixth, eighth, ninth and tenth Gurus visited it. Mata Sundari and Mata Sahib Devari, consorts of Guru Gobind Singh, stayed here for a long time before and after the death of the Guru. A Sikh sangat existed in what came to be known as Kucha Dilvali Singhari in Old Delhi.

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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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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.