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amavasya

Explore the spiritual depth of Amavas, where the sun & moon align. Learn how Sikh traditions celebrate this day with meditation & good deeds.

Explore Bargari, a village in Punjab sacred to Guru Gobind Singh. Visit Gurdwara Patshahi Dasvin for divine services and annual Sikh festivals.

BHUNGARNI, village near the right bank of the Jalandhar branch of the Bist Doab canal, 20 km south of Hoshiarpur (31° 32`N, 75° 55`E), is sacred to Guru Har Rai, who stayed here in the course of his journey between Kiratpur and Kartarpur. A platform and a small shrine, established inside the village in honour of the Guru`s visit, was looked after for a long time by a line of Mirasi (Muslim bards or heralds) priests until the local Sikh sangat took it over in the Singh Sabha days. Later, a new building was raised on the site (cornerstone laid on 19 March 1917).

Explore Gurdwara Guru Sar in Mahron, honoring Guru Hargobind's 1617 visit. A serene spiritual site managed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.

Visit Manak Tabra near Raipur Rani, a sacred village connected to Guru Gobind Singh, featuring Gurdwara Dasviri Patshahi and special Sikh celebrations.

Discover Nadala, a village near Kapurthala, home to Gurdwara Chheviri Patshahi, sacred to Guru Hargobind. Visit for spiritual events & rich Sikh heritage.

Explore Puranmashi, the full moon day with cultural rituals in Indian tradition and its unique metaphorical significance in Sikh beliefs and compositions.

Explore the deep-rooted traditions of Sankranti, celebrated with rituals, charity, and devotion, highlighting the cultural heritage and spiritual essence.

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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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4 years Ago

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

The Sikh Encyclopedia

This website based on Encyclopedia of Sikhism by Punjabi University , Patiala by Professor Harbans Singh.