Article - Guru Gobind Singh: Scholar, Soldier, Saint And Poet  
Saint, scholar, soldier all rolled into one, Guru Gobind Singh was responsible for the evolution of the Khalsa Panth.   He was b...   » Read the article

Article - Guru Gobind Singh: A Glowing Tribute To The Tenth Guru  
The individual's moral fibre had to be strengthened through basic convictions. With this farsightedness, the tenth and last Guru, Gobi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guru Gobind Singh: Encyclopedia - Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ) (Patna, Bihar, India, December 22, 1666 – October 7, 1708, Na...   » Read the article

Article - Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh's Service To Humanity  
Guru Gobind Singh was no ordinary mortal. The signs were there right from his birth. In 1666, on the Guru's birth, a pious Muslim faki...   » Read the article

Article - Baisakhi: Baisakhi Is Both Sacred And Secular  
The traditional festivals of the Indian diaspora all reflect the ancient concept of the Utsav Mela, which encouraged everyone to congr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gobind Singh: Encyclopedia - Gobind Singh
This article refers to the recipient of the Victoria Cross. For the Sikh religious leader see Guru Gobind Singh Gobind Singh was an India...   » Read the article

Article - Sikhism: The Ten Gurus Of Sikhism
The Guru occupies a strategic relevance in the Sikh society, as the guidance of the Guru towards the attainment of Moksha -release - is a...   » Read the article

Article - Gurgadi Diwas: Spiritual Uplift With Gurbani  
Gurgadi Diwas is observed on October 20, when on this day in 1708, Guru Gobind Singh canonised the sacred Aad Granth pothi that Sikhs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dasam Granth: Encyclopedia - Dasam Granth
The Dasam Granth (Punjabi: ਦਸਮ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ) is a holy book of Sikhism composed by 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobin...   » Read the article

Article - Adi Granth: Eleventh And Eternal Guru Granth Sahib  
A striking feature of the Adi Granth - popularly called the Guru Granth Sahib - is its distinctly lilting literary flavour, eloquently...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Banda Bahadur: Encyclopedia - Banda Bahadur
Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh military commander and a follower of Guru Gobind Singh. He was executed on June 9, 1716 in Delhi. He was b...   » Read the article

Article - Love And Happiness: Selfless Service And Sacrifice
After having won the Mahabharata war, King Yuddhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas, performed the Ashvamedha Yagna in which he gave ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaṇḍ Chakkō: Encyclopedia - Vaṇḍ Chakkō
In Sikhism Vaṇḍ Chakkō (Punjabi: ਵੰਡ ਛੱਕੋ) is a technique and method which means share it as you consume it. This coul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dasvand: Encyclopedia - Dasvand
Dasvand (Punjabi: ਦਸਵੰਦ) means to donate ten percent of ones harvest to the Gurdwara. This was done during the time of Guru Gob...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zafarnama: Encyclopedia - Zafarnama
Zafarnama (Punjabi: ਜ਼ਫ਼ਰਨਾਮਾ, Persian: ظفرنامہ) means the Notification of Victory and is the name given to the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Sikh Gurus: Encyclopedia - The Sikh Gurus
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus, teachers or masters, over the period 1469 to 1708. These teachers, believed to be sent from God for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Five Ks: Encyclopedia - Five Ks
The Five Ks are five items Sikhs wear at all times either out of respect for the tenth teacher, Guru Gobind Singh, or out of a sense of r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khanda: Encyclopedia - Khanda
The Khanda is one of the most important symbols of Sikhism. Its importance is emphasised by the fact that many Sikh flags, including the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1675: Encyclopedia - 1675
1675 - Events. January 5 - The Battle of Turckeim June 18 - Battle of Fehrbellin August 10 - King Charles II of England places the fou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1699: Encyclopedia - 1699
1699 - Events. January 26 - Treaty of Karlowitz signed March 30 - the tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa. May 1 -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singh: Encyclopedia - Singh
"Singh", meaning "Lion", is used by Sikhs as a male name. Singh - Naming in India. Among the Hindu community, the usual practice for fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guru Arjan Dev: Encyclopedia - Guru Arjan Dev
Guru Arjan Dev (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ) (15 April 1563 - 30 May 1606) was the fifth of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guru Nanak Dev: Encyclopedia - Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Nanak Dev (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ) (20 October 1469 – 7 May 1539), the founder of Sikhism and the first of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaisakhi: Encyclopedia - Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi) marks the beginning of the new Spring year and the end of the harvest in India. Vaisakhi falls in the N...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guru Granth Sahib: Encyclopedia - Guru Granth Sahib
Guru Granth Sahib (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ) — Granth is Punjabi for book; Sahib is Hindi meaning master, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bathinda: Encyclopedia - Bathinda
Bathinda is a city in Punjab state of northwestern India. It is the administrative headquarters of Bathinda District. Climate: Summer te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adi Granth: Encyclopedia - Adi Granth
The Adi Granth (Gurmukhi: ਆਦਿ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ), literally "the first book" is an early compilation of the Sikh scriptures by Guru A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Udasis: Encyclopedia - Udasis
A journey, in this case Guru Nanak's travel to many areas, going from the Punjab, to Mecca, Tibet, all the way to Rome, south of Russia, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guru Angad Dev: Encyclopedia - Guru Angad Dev
Guru Angad Dev (Punjabi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ) (31 March 1504 – 29 March 1552) was the second of The Ten Gurus of Sikhis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia - Sikhism
Sikhism (Punjabi: ਸਿੱਖੀ) is a religion based on the teachings of ten Gurus who lived primarily in 16th and 17th century India. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amrit: Encyclopedia - Amrit
In Sikhism the word Amrit (Punjabi: ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤ) means immortal nectar. It is also a word used for the holy water used in the b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khalsa Panth: Encyclopedia - Khalsa Panth
Khalsa Panth is the theocracy that manages the affairs of the Khalsa. It refers to the entire nation of people who have taken the way of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhagat: Encyclopedia - Bhagat
Bhagat refers to a Holy Person who leads humanity towards God. A Bhagat is an Eastern equivalent to a Christian Saint. A Bhagat may also ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bani: Encyclopedia - Bani
Bani is the term used by Sikhs to refer to various sections of the Holy Text that appears in their several Holy Books. The important Bani...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaṛdī Kalā: Encyclopedia - Chaṛdī Kalā
Chardi Kala is an important expression used in Sikhism for a mind frame that a Sikh has to accept and practise. It loosely means a “pos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surat Shabd Yoga: Encyclopedia - Surat Shabd Yoga
Surat Shabd Yoga or Surat Shabda Yoga is a form of spiritual practice that is followed in the Sant Mat and many other related spiritual t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1666: Encyclopedia - 1666
1666 - Events. August 5 - English fleet beats Dutch under Michiel de Ruyter September 2 - Great Fire of London: A large fire breaks o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1708: Encyclopedia - 1708
1708 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Guru: Encyclopedia - Guru
A guru (गुरू Sanskrit) is a teacher in Hinduism, Buddhism or Sikhism. Based on a long line of philosophical understanding as to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ardās: Encyclopedia - Ardās
The Ardās (Punjabi: ਅਰਦਾਸ) are the Sikh daily prayers. In Sikhism, these prayers are made after washing and before eating. Tho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harmandir Sahib: Encyclopedia - Harmandir Sahib
Harmandir Sahib or Hari Mandir (Punjabi: ਹਰਿਮੰਦਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is the most sacred gurdwara in all of Sikhism, located in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aurangzeb: Encyclopedia - Aurangzeb
Abu Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir (Persian: ابو مظفر محی الدین محمد اورنگزیب عالمگیر) (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaisakhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Vaisakhi - Vaisakhi In Sikhism
At the Vaisakhi festival of 1699, at Keshgarh Sahib near Anandpur, Guru Gobind Singh, the Tenth Guru of the Sikhs founded the Akal Khalsa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ten Gurus Of Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Ten Gurus Of Sikhism - The Ten Gurus Of Sikhism
Sikhism was established by ten Gurus, teachers or masters, over the period 1469 to 1708. These teachers were enlightened souls whose main...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - The Gurus Of Sikhism
Sikhism - The Ten Gurus of Sikhism. Sikhism was established by ten Gurus — teachers or masters — over the period 1469 to 1708. Each...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - The Gurus Of Sikhism
Sikhism - The Ten Gurus of Sikhism. Sikhism was established by ten Gurus — teachers or masters — over the period 1469 to 1708. Each...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - The Five Ks
Practicing Sikhs are bound to wear five Kakaars, or articles of faith, known as The Five Ks, at all times. It is done either out of respe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - The Five Ks
Practicing Sikhs are bound to wear five Kakaars, or articles of faith, known as The Five Ks, at all times. It is done either out of respe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - Patna - Places Of Interest
Patna - In Patna. Some of the places of interest in the city are: Agam Kuan, literally the unfathomable well which is said to date bac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ambala: Encyclopedia Ii - Ambala - Places Of Interest In Ambala
There are many shrines in and around Ambala City. There is a temple, Bhawani Amba Temple, named after the goddess Bhawani. Ambala is home...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adi Granth: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Adi Granth
Adi Granth: (Sanskrit) "First book." The central Sikh scripture, compiled 16031604 from the writings of Sikh, Moslem and Hin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Adi Granth: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Adi Granth
Adi Granth: (Sanskrit) "First book." The central Sikh scripture, compiled 16031604 from the writings of Sikh, Moslem and Hindu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - History Of Sikhism
Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1538), considered to be the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gobind Singh: Encyclopedia Ii - Gobind Singh - Details
He was 29 years old, and a Lance-Dafadar in the 28th Light Cavalry, Indian Army, attd. 2nd Lancers during the First World War when the fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - History Of Sikhism
Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1538), considered to be the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - The Khalsa
A baptised Sikh becomes a member of the Khalsa or the "Pure Ones". When a Sikh joins the Khalsa, he/she is supposed to have devoted their...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surat Shabd Yoga: Encyclopedia Ii - Surat Shabd Yoga - Movements And Masters
Adherents believe Surat Shabda Yoga has been expressed through the movements of many different masters. However, because a basic principl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - The Khalsa
A baptised Sikh becomes a member of the Khalsa or the "Pure Ones". When a Sikh joins the Khalsa, he/she is supposed to have devoted their...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - Sikhs Around The World
A Sikh known as Yogi Bhajan brought the Sikh way of life to many young people in the Western hemisphere. In addition to Indian-born Sikhs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - Observations
The founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, was born in 1469 to a Khatri family in central Punjab. After four epic journeys (north to Tibet, sout...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Five Ks: Encyclopedia Ii - Five Ks - Kesh Uncut Hair
A Sikh never cuts or trims any hair, to indicate the perfection of God's creation. The comb keeps the hair tidy, a symbol of not just acc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ambala: Encyclopedia Ii - Ambala - People
Though Ambala falls in the Haryana state, much of the population is Punjabi. It is this example that is most often feted by true Punjabis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ambala: Encyclopedia Ii - Ambala - Industry
Ambala Cantt is known for its scientific & surgical instruments manufacturing industry. The clientele of this industry includes an im...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - Followers Of Sikhism
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. The word Sikh is derived from its Sanskrit root 'śiṣya' (शिष्य) which means "disciple" or "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Interfaith: Encyclopedia Ii - Interfaith - The Interfaith Movement In Different Religions
InterFaith - Sikhism: Interfaith Religion. One religion, which was founded on principles of interfaith, is Sikhism, whose founders have...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aurangzeb: Encyclopedia Ii - Aurangzeb - Impact Of Aurangzeb's Reign
As a reaction to Aurangzeb's political and religious expansionist policies, and to his discriminatory laws, a momentous change occurred i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ambala: Encyclopedia Ii - Ambala - Education
Within the last decade, Ambala has seen the opening of not only the finest schools and colleges in the region but the Best ones also. Sch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surat Shabd Yoga: Encyclopedia Ii - Surat Shabd Yoga - Basic Principles
The stated purpose of Surat Shabda Yoga is to realize the individual's True Self (Self-Realization), True Essence (Spirit-Realization) an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - Sikh Religious Philosophy
The Sikh religious philosophy can be divided into the following five sections: Sikhism - Primary beliefs and principles. Main article:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bihar - Transport & Travel
Bihar has three airports - Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna, Bhagalpur Airport and Gaya. Patna airport is connected to Delhi, Mumbai,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cannabis Spiritual Use: Encyclopedia Ii - Cannabis Spiritual Use - Sikh Use
The Sikh religion developed in the Punjab in Mughal times. The common use of bhang in religious festivals by Hindus carried over into Sik...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bihar - Transport & Travel
Bihar has three airports - Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, Patna, Bhagalpur Airport and Gaya. Patna airport is connected to Delhi, Mumbai,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikhism - Sikh Religious Philosophy
The Sikh religious philosophy can be divided into the following five sections: Sikhism - Primary beliefs and principles. Main articles...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amritsar Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - Amritsar Massacre - Reaction
Winston Churchill claimed: "The incident in Jallian Wala Bagh was an extraordinary event, a monstrous event, an event which stands in sin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Interfaith: Encyclopedia Ii - Interfaith - The Interfaith Movement In Different Religions
InterFaith - Religious Science: Interfaith Religion. InterFaith - Baha'i: Interfaith Religion. InterFaith - Sikhism: Interfaith Reli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jammu: Encyclopedia Ii - Jammu - Places Of Interest
Jammu, known as the "city of temples", has several forts and palaces, the most famous of which being the Amar Mahal palace . This palace ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baptism: Encyclopedia Ii - Baptism - Other Baptisms
Baptism - Non-christian religions. Although baptism as a rite, is Christian, many cultures practice or have practiced rites similar to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baptism: Encyclopedia Ii - Baptism - Other Baptisms
Baptism - Non-Christian religions. Although baptism as a rite, is Christian, many cultures practice or have practiced rites similar to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bihar - Government & Politics
Nominally Bihar is headed by a Governor, who is appointed by the President of India. The real executive power rests with the Chief Minist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indians - Movies
See also: Dadasaheb Phalke Award winners List of Indians - Directors. Adoor Gopalakrishnan Aditya Chopra Bimal Roy Boney Kapoor David D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amritsar Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - Amritsar Massacre - Retaliation Of Jallianwala
On 13 March 1940 a Sikh revolutionary from Sunam, named Udham Singh, who had witnessed the events in Amritsar and was himself wounded, sh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indians - Politics
List of Indians - P-R. P Chidambaram P.K. Vasudevan Nair P. V. Narasimha Rao Pranab Mukherjee Pratapsinh Rane, Chief Minister of Goa R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aurangzeb: Encyclopedia Ii - Aurangzeb - Commentary By Recent Historians
Aurangzeb - Wolpert. Stanley Wolpert writes in his New History of India ISBN 0195166779 (Oxford, 2003) ...Yet the conquest of the Decc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - Patna - Geography
Patna is located on the south bank of the Ganges River, called Ganga locally. Patna has a very long riverline, and it is surrounded on th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jammu: Encyclopedia Ii - Jammu - History Of Jammu
According to the most popular legend, the city of Jammu was founded by Raja Jamboolochan in 14th century BC as he found divine power ther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jammu: Encyclopedia Ii - Jammu - Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
Areas around Jammu used to be thick forests few years ago teeming with wild life. A wildlife sanctuary, called Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jammu: Encyclopedia Ii - Jammu - Jammu District
Jammu is located 74 degree 24' and 75 degree 18', East longitude and 32 degree 50' and 33 degree 30' North latitude. It is approximately ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amritsar Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - Amritsar Massacre - Reaction
In the storm of outrage which followed the release of the Hunter Report in 1920, Dyer was placed on the inactive list, and his rank rever...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Interfaith: Encyclopedia Ii - Interfaith - Network Of International Interfaith Organisations
The following modern organisation are playing an important part in uniting the thought-processes in the Interfaith movement so that the i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bihar - Geography & Climate
Geography Bihar is mainly a vast stretch of very fertile flat land. It has several rivers: Ganga, Son, Bagmati, Kosi, Budhi Gandak, and F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bihar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bihar - Economy
There was a division of Bihar in 2000, when the industrially advanced and mineral-rich part of the state was carved out as the separate s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Punjab: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Punjab - Punjab History Timeline
500,000 Years: Pre-historic and Proto-historic existance of early mankind 2500 - 1500 B.C.: Harappa Culture 2500 - 700 B.C.: Rigvedic Ary...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amritsar Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - Amritsar Massacre - The Massacre
The British and Gurkha troops marched to the park accompanied by an armoured car on which a machine gun was mounted. The vehicle was unab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - Patna - Economy
Patna has long been a major agricultural center of trade, its most active exports being grain, sugarcane, sesame, and medium-grained Patn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - Patna - Climate
In Patna, as in most of Bihar, the summer temperatures rise very high as the hot tropical sun beats down with all its intensity coupled w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - Patna - Demographics
The population of Patna is over 1,285,470 (2001 census), which has grown from 917,243 in the 1991 census. The population density is 1132 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patna: Encyclopedia Ii - Patna - Transport
Patna is connected by Indian Railways to all major cities of India. It is situated on the main line of the Eastern Railway and a side lin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aurangzeb: Encyclopedia Ii - Aurangzeb - Legacy
Aurangzeb's influence continues through the centuries, affecting not only India, but Asia, and the world. He was the first ruler to attem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chandigarh: Encyclopedia Ii - Chandigarh - Social Life And Patterns
Sector 17 is the city's heart and retail centre. It is a favourite haunt for the city inhabitants for an evening out and has many restaur...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iv - G
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages IV - G . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article