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Discover Khem Karan's historical gurdwaras dedicated to Guru Amar Das & Guru Tegh Bahadur, rebuilt post-1965 war, where culture and spirituality thrive.

Explore Mirzapur's rich history with visits from Guru Nanak & Guru Tegh Bahadur. Discover the Shri Nirmal Sarigat Gurudwara by the River Gariga.

Discover the historical Gurdwaras in Phagwara, Punjab, sacred to Guru Hargobind, and experience vibrant festivals commemorating Sikh heritage.

Explore the legacy of Tapiya Singh Mahant (1892-1980), a master of Sikh texts, Ayurveda, and Sanskrit, who transformed Dhamtan Sahib into a regional hub.

Discover Basarke Gillan, a historic village near Amritsar, home to three sacred shrines honoring Guru Amar Das. Perfect for spiritual seekers and history buffs.

Explore Gurdwara Hem Kunt Sahib, a stunning spiritual site at 15,210 feet, where Guru Gobind Singh is believed to have meditated, nestled in the Himalayas.

Discover Phalleval's rich history with Guru Hargobind's shrine and the new Gurdwara managed by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

Discover the rich spiritual history of Thanesar, a Hindu pilgrimage site, featuring historical gurdwaras commemorating visits from Sikh Gurus.

Visit Bathu, home to the Gurdwara Gurplah Patshahi Dasmi, a shrine honoring Guru Gobind Singh's 1700 visit, steeped in rich history and cultural heritage.

DHAMTAN, a large village in Jind district of Haryana, is sacred to Guru Tegh Bahadur. He visited it first in 1665 in the course of his travels through Malva and Bangar territories. Chaudhari Daggo, who was a cattle lifter and lived on plunder, came with pitchers full of milk, but the Guru declined the offering saying that he would not take what was not honestly earned. Daggo asked forgiveness for his past misdeeds and promised to abide by the Guru`s teaching. Guru Tegh Bahadur gave him funds to construct a well and a dharamsala for the travellers. 

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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.