Discover the historic Bakapur Divan where Sikh identity was reshaped with mass conversions and religious fervor in 1903 led by Sikh Sabha Bhasaur.
Explore Khalsa Diwan Lahore's role in Sikhism's revival, education advocacy, and Punjabi promotion, as led by Bhai Gurmukh Singh and associates.
Discover the pioneering efforts of the Sri Guru Upkar Pracharni Sabha in preserving Sikh religious identity and countering challenges in early 20th century Amritsar.
Explore Bhai Basant Singh's influential role in the founding of Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Lahore, and his pivotal involvement in Sikh reform movements.
Discover Khalsa Updeshak Mahavidyala; founded in 1901 for Sikh religious education. A historic institute promoting educational and social awakening.
Explore 'Svapan Natak,' Giani Ditt Singh's allegorical dream play. A satirical battle of truth vs. falsehood, rooted in historical Singh Sabha conflicts.
BHASAUR SINGH SABHA, or to give its full name Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Bhasaur, was established in 1893 twenty years after the first Singh Sabha came into existence in Amritsar at the village of Bhasaur in the then princely state of Patiala. The Singh Sabha, a powerful reform movement among the Sikhs, was as much an urban phenomenon as it was rural. While there were very strong Singh Sabhas in cities such as Rawalpindi, Lahore, Shimla and Firozpur, Singh Sabhas flourished in small villages like Badbar and Bagarian as well.
Discover the origins of Kirti Kisan Sabha, led by Ghadr Party, mobilizing workers & peasants for revolutionary action since 1928. Explore its legacy.
Explore the life of Bhai Teja Singh Hazuria, a revered Sikh preacher and social reformer known for his impactful teachings and writings. Discover more!
BIKRAMA SINGH, KANVAR (1835-1887), one of the pioneers of the Singh Sabha movement, was born in 1835. He was the son of Raja Nihal Singh of Kapurthala. As he grew up, he developed interest in classical learning and music. He received several honours and distinctions from the British government. During the 1857 uprising, he commanded a Kapurthala contingent of 300 men, horse and foot, and 2 guns to defend Hoshiarpur.
