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Discover the remarkable legacy of BAVANJA KAVI, the eminent poets and scholars who contributed to Guru Gobind Singh's cultural renaissance.

Explore Lakkhan Rai's legacy, a poet in Guru Gobind Singh's court, known for translating the Hitopadesa into Hindi verse, merging cultures and faith.

NIRMALA, derived from Sanskrit nirmala meaning spotless, unsullied, pure, bright, etc.. is the name of a sect of Sikhs primarily engaged in religious study and preaching. The members of the sect are called Nirmala Sikhs or simply Nirmalas. The sect arose during the time of Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), though some, on the authority of a line in the first iwof Bhai Gurdas (d. 1636), claim, like the Udasis, Guru Nanak (1469-1539) himself to be the founder. Guru Gobind Singh wanted his followers not only to train in soldierly arts but also to cultivate letters.

Dive into Bhai Santokh Singh's monumental epic detailing the lives of Sikh Gurus and Banda Singh Bahadur, a cornerstone of Sikh history and literature.

Discover the legacy of Sukhdev, a poet from Uttar Pradesh who enriched Vedanta philosophy. Explore his works revered by scholars today.

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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.