hargobind

Discover Vadali Guru, the village famed for Gurdwaras linked to Guru Arjan and Guru Hargobind. Uncover rich history just 7 km from Amritsar.

Discover the legacy of Balu Hasna, a Sikh preacher devoted to spreading Sikhism. His disciples continued his impactful work across Punjab and beyond.

CHABBA, a village 10 km south of Amritsar (31° 38`N, 74° 52`E) along AmritsarTarn Taran road, has a historical shrine called Gurdwara Sangrana Sahib. The Gurdwara itself is so named because, according to local tradition, one of the battles (sangram in Hindi and Punjabi) of Amritsar between Guru Hargobind (1595-1644) and the Mughal troops was fought here. Another tradition connected with the place is that Sulakkhani, a childless woman of the village, asked for and received a boon from Guru Hargobind as a result of which she subsequently became the mother of seven sons.

Discover Ghanaur Jattan, a sacred site in Punjab. Visit the Manji Sahib commemorating Guru Hargobind & Guru Tegh Bahadur amidst rich cultural history.

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 ruins of Pail and its sacred Gurdwaras near Anandpur, commemorating Guru Hargobind's 1635 visit and the tale of his stallion Jan Bhai.

Visit Gurdwara Patshahi Chhevin, a serene shrine in Sarhina near Moga, steeped in history from Guru Hargobind's era. Discover its unique legacy and architecture.

guru kotha

Discover Wazirabad, home to Gurdwara Guru Kotha Chhevin Patshahi, sacred to Guru Hargobind. Dive into its rich Sikh heritage and vibrant local traditions.

Explore the legacy of Bhai Banvali and Paras Ram, who provided free care and preached Guru Hargobind's teachings emphasizing holy congregations.

CHAKAR, village 17 km south of Jagraon (30° 47`N, 75° 28`E), in Ludhiana district, is sacred both to Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Hargobind passed through here in the course of his tour of the Malva in 1631-32 and Guru Gobind Singh at the end of 1705 after the battle of Chamkaur. The Gurdwara Guru Sar Patshahi VI and X, an imposing structure, is situated at the northwestern corner of the village. Constructed during the 1970`s, it is a large square hall with a square sanctum at the far end.

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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.