When he was very young his mother passed away. Later his Father also got expired and Guru Ramdas ji became orphan at the age of 7.
To know who we are as a people, we look to our ancestors who carved out new lives and upheld old traditions. Kaur Life strives to share as many vintage photos of Sikh women with the community. This way, when think about Sikh history, we no longer have blank minds,...
This week's roll of honour of those who died exactly 100 years ago lists men from a variety of professional roles including Drivers, Infantrymen, Sappers and even a Bugler.
A century ago Sikhs fought in the Great War alongside their Indian and British counterparts. But their experiences have remained hidden - until now. The first of their now fortnightly newsletters looks at one such incredible account.
However Sikh Sangat from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and other countries who are granted unrestricted visit to Pakistan should visit this place.
The 26-year-old was prompted to begin this project in 2013 when she was visiting her grandfather along with a journalist and friend. While the objects made Aanchal immensely curious, what fascinated her even more was...
The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India, is the holiest spot on earth for millions. The people who worship there provide an example of living out the teachings of one’s religious beliefs.
This week's roll of honour of those who died exactly 100 years ago is one of the shorter lists. Their names seem all the more poignant for being so.
Thus, the period which started with the ideology of ‘Rāj Karegā Khalsa’ ended with the fact of ‘Khalsa Rāj’ when Sikh sovereignty was declared at Amritsar in 1765.
The actual Gurdwara of Hazur Sahib has been built upon the exact place Guru Gobind Singh left his body. Even though he specifically ordered not to build any kind of shrine to him or their lineage would end...