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Explore the life of Thakur Nihal Singh, Sikh theologian and musician, known for his kirtan and missionary work, spreading faith through music and discourse.

Explore the life of Sant Atar Singh Atlevale, a revered Sikh preacher. Discover his journey from Rawalpindi to Atla Kalan, enriching Sikh practices.

Discover Avtar Singh Vahiria, a pivotal Sikh scholar and polemicist instrumental in shaping Sikh texts and traditions across the 19th century.

Explore the life of Hira Singh Dard, a trailblazing journalist and author renowned for his Punjabi poetry and pivotal role in India's freedom movement.

Explore the life of Jaswant Singh Bhagat, a key figure in the Gurdwara Reform movement. Discover his journey and contributions from Rawalpindi to Ambala.

Discover the legacy of Milkha Singh Thehpuria, an influential Sikh chief who transformed Rawalpindi and earned respect from warlike Hazara tribes.

Discover the impactful life of Sardar Bahadur Mohan Singh, a noted philanthropist and leader, serving in various public service roles in India and beyond.

NIRANKARIS, a sect of the Sikhs born of a reform movement which arose in northwest Punjab in the middle of the nineteenth century aiming to restore the purity of Sikh belief and custom. Its founder, Baba Dayal (1783-1855), was a contemporary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. A man of humble origin, he cavilled at the shortcomings of the mighty and assailed the rites and observances which had perverted the Sikh way of life. His main target was the worship of images against which he preached vigorously.

Discover Pothohar: a historic region in NW Punjab, teeming with ancient artifacts and vibrant cultural traditions. Dive into its rich past today!

Discover the legacy of Raghbir Singh Dugal, a remarkable Sikh leader and medical pioneer in Burma, known for his social work & community leadership.

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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.