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Explore IYALI KALAN, Ludhiana - a village sacred to Guru Hargobind with rich history & cultural festivals. Visit Thara Sahib & unveil Sikh heritage.

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Discover the humbling story of King Aja, his arrogance, and the lesson in charity and repentance. Learn how consequences teach humility.

Discover the impactful reign of Raja Balbir Singh, marked by architecture, agriculture, and literary contributions in Faridkot. Succession & legacy explored.

CHALITARJOTlJOTI SAMAVANE KE, one of a collection of seven unpublished Punjabi manuscripts held in the Khalsa College at Amritsar under catalogue No. 1579E. Comprising a bare three folios (3063-08), it is divided into two sections. The first part (ft. 3063-07) entitled "Verva Guriai ka Likhia," lit. details recorded of the guruship, gives the duration for which each of the ten Gurus occupied the holy seat, followed by a vague remark that 24 years and 3 months have elapsed since he passed away, implying thereby that the writing took place 24 years and 3 months after the death (in 1708) of the tenth and last of the Gurus, Guru Gobind Singh, which takes the date of the compilation of the manuscript to 1732.

GOPAL SINGH (1883-1941), an Akali reformer, was born in November 1883 at the village of Sagari, in Rawalpindi district, now in Pakistan. His father, Sundar Singh (d. 1895) was a small shopkeeper. Within three years of Gopal Singh`s father`s death, his two elder brothers also passed away and the responsibility of looking after the family fell on him. He worked hard to see the family business flourish, and simultaneously started participating in the Singh Sabha activity in the district.

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Discover Godavari, a river celebrated in Sikh Scripture. From Nasik to the Bay of Bengal, revered for its sacred connections. Explore its spiritual path.

Explore the dramatic events of 1708 when Jamshaid Khan attempted to assassinate Guru Gobind Singh, revealing the complex politics of the time.

Explore the pivotal role of Nanu Singh in the Maharaja Duleep Singh's quest for Punjab's throne restoration, acting as the vital link in key communications.

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

Discover the legacy of Taran Singh, a prominent Sikh studies scholar and teacher, known for his contributions to Punjabi literature and religious thought.

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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.