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Discover the intriguing life of Sultan Mahmud Khan, a key artillery commander during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's regime, his rise, fall, and legacy.

Discover Vandar, home to the historic Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi X, where Guru Gobind Singh stayed. Join the vibrant Baisakhi fair in this charming Punjabi village.

Discover the legacy of Gurbakhsh and Bakhshish Singh, Ralal Sikhs who answered Guru Gobind Singh's call, becoming Khalsa and heroes of Anandpur's battles.

Explore Gurdwara Holgarh Sahib, a site rich in Sikh history where Guru Gobind Singh transformed Hola into a martial celebration. Visit for annual festivities.

NIHANG KHAN, Muslim chief of Kotia Nihang Khan, near Ropar, in the Punjab, was a devotee of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Sarup Singh Kaushish, Guru kidn Sakhtan, he with his wife and sons attended Baisakhi festivity at Anandpur in 1694 and rendered homage to the Guru. At his request. Guru Gobind Singh visited him in his village a month later on the occasion of the betrothal of his son and blessed the family.

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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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4 years Ago

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 the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.