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leili

Discover the legendary dark grey horse Laili, adored by Ranjit Singh, known for its beauty, grace, and the fascinating journey through 19th-century Punjab.

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Explore Asa, a key raga in Sikh music, known for its mystical mood and significance in the holy Guru Granth Sahib. Perfect for devotional melodies.

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

Discover the legacy of Ram Singh, expert in Arabic & Persian, rising to Brigadier General in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army by 1837.

amritsar sarovar

Explore the spiritual importance of sarovars, sacred bodies of water at holy sites, symbolizing purity and renewal in various religious traditions.

Explore Gurdwara Damdama Sahib in Thatta village, Punjab. This revered Sikh shrine commemorates Guru Nanak's 1487 visit. Visit for rich history and annual fair.

untouchability

Explore the roots of untouchability within the Hindu caste system and its rejection in Sikhism. A deep dive into caste, karma, and social classes.

wade

Explore Sir Claude Martine Wade's diplomatic finesse with the Sikhs and his impactful role in Anglo-Sikh relations during the 19th century.

ADHARKA, according to Bhai Bala Janam Sakhi, visited Guru Nanak in the train of his master, Salas Rai, the jeweller. Both master and servant turned disciples and set up a Sikh sangat, fellowship or centre, in their native town, Bishambharpur.

Explore Akali Dal's pivotal role in Sikh rights and Gurdwara reform movement of the 1920s, ensuring religious heritage preservation.

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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.