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Discover Katana Sahib village near Ludhiana, home to Gurdwara Patshahi, honoring Guru Gobind Singh's journey and spiritual heritage.

Explore GURU MANGAT's rich heritage near Lahore, linked to Guru Hargobind. Visit Gurdwara Patshahi VI, a historic gurudwara awaiting rediscovery.

gurdwara sri bhandara sahib nanak matta

Explore the rich tradition of Bhandara in Sikh culture—feasts open to all, celebrating community and devotion, echoing the spirit of guru ka langar.

BHUP SINGH, SARDAR, remembered as Raja Bhup Singh in local lore, was the chief of the Sikh principality of Ropar, during the earlier half of the nineteenth century. Little is known about his life except that in 1808-09 he, along with Deva Singh, was in possession of Ropar and its adjacent districts including Khizrabad and Mianpur, a tract covering 115 villages with an estimated annual revenue of Rs 53,000. He was probably a grandson of Sardar Hari Singh of Dallevalia misi, who, according to Lepel.

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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.