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Sikh History and Holidays

What holidays are celebrated by Sikhs? Find out why history plays an important part in the observance of Sikh holidays, and how it has influenced the building of gurdwaras for worshiping at commemorative locations.
Sikhism Calendar (Nanakshahi)
Do you want to know which are the dates of important holidays in Sikhism? Find out about the Nanakshahi calendar and how it has influenced Sikh festivities.
Top 3 Sikhism Reference Books
Whether you are a dabbler in Sikh history or a serious scholar of Sikhism, these reference books are vital to your research.
Ten Gurus of Sikh History - A Timeline of the Ten Gurus
A timeline of the Sikh Ten Gurus, Nanak Dev, Angad Dev, Angad Dev, Raam Das, Arjan Dev, Har Gobind, Har Rai, Har Krishan, Tegh Bahudur, Gobind Singh, their major contributuions to Sikhism, important dates of birth, death and inaguration, and the names of their parents, sons, and daughters.
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