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Discover the legacy of Seva Singh, an Akali activist and editor who championed Sikh rights, led movements, and founded publications in India.

Discover Seetal's journey from sentimental to realist, depicting rural Punjab with novels like 'Jug Badal Gya' and earning the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Unveil the father of Punjabi novel, Nanak Singh, and explore his impactful storytelling woven with Sikh humanism and Gandhian principles.

Discover the fascinating journey of Jacob Thomas, son of Irish adventurer George Thomas, from serving Begam Samru to commanding in Ranjit Singh's army.

Discover Munshi Jot Prakash's eyewitness tales of Nawab Abd us Samad Khan's military expeditions in 1728. Explore the valor of Sikhs and historical battles.

Bhagwan Singh (1850 - 1902) born in the village of Marajh, now in district Bhatinda in 1850,has given the story of Heer a popular rural colour characteristic of the Malwa or the southern region of Punjab. It is written in the classical Kabit form in the Hindu tradition. Sohni Mahival and Mirza Sahiban are two of his other issas besides which he has written many popular stories in verse-form.

Discover Ganda Singh, a valorous Sikh soldier & a pioneering historian whose influence shaped Sikh historiography in Punjab and beyond.

Explore Gurcharan Singh's legacy in Punjabi literature as a critic, novelist, and poet. His prolific works span fiction, poetry, and literary studies.

Dive into the literary world of Mohinder Singh Joshi, a master in crafting precise, engaging short stories set in the Malwa region.

Discover Bhai Mohan Singh Vaid, an unorthodox writer and social reformer, renowned for modernizing Punjabi prose and advocating for Sikh principles.

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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.