Home›Sources›The Encyclopaedia of SikhismSourcesThe Encyclopaedia of SikhismCitation FormatsGeneral ReferenceGeneral Reference Citation TextDivinity Atlas. "The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism." Accessed August 30, 2026. https://divinity.interactivelion.com/sources/the-encyclopaedia-of-sikhism.Copy General ReferenceAPA StyleAPA Style Citation TextDivinity Atlas. (n.d.). The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Retrieved August 30, 2026, from https://divinity.interactivelion.com/sources/the-encyclopaedia-of-sikhismCopy APA StyleBibTeXBibTeX Citation Text@misc{divinityatlas-the-encyclopaedia-of-sikhism, author = {Divinity Atlas}, title = {The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism}, year = {2026}, url = {https://divinity.interactivelion.com/sources/the-encyclopaedia-of-sikhism}, note = {Accessed August 30, 2026} }Copy BibTeXThis multi volume reference was produced by Punjabi University's own Sikh studies faculty specifically to give the tradition a dedicated scholarly reference of its own, rather than relying on entries about Sikhism inside broader world religion encyclopedias. Its standing rests on being written by specialists in Sikh studies working from the tradition's primary historical and scriptural record, though this record has not independently traced a documented history of revisions or corrections across its printings. It is a strong source for established historical and doctrinal facts about the Sikh tradition. It documents what Sikhism teaches and its historical record from within Sikh studies scholarship, and a claim needing an outside academic perspective may benefit from a source such as this atlas's other Sikh studies references alongside it.FactsCross-Tradition ConnectionsClaims Backed By This Source (613 claims)Comments (0)Reader Challenges (0 open reader challenges)FactsAssessmentReliability TierWell-attested2A multi volume reference produced by Punjabi University's own Sikh studies faculty, a reputable specialist reference built from the tradition's primary historical and scriptural record rather than an independent outside academic press study.NotesWell-attestedStandard multi-volume scholarly reference on Sikhism, covering Sikh history, scripture, the Gurus, institutions, practice and biography. Use for established historical and doctrinal facts about the Sikh tradition; it documents what Sikhism teaches and its historical record, not an outside adjudication of doctrine.CitationAuthorWell-attestedHarbans Singh (editor-in-chief)PublisherWell-attestedPunjabi University, PatialaPublication YearWell-attested1998URLWell-attestedhttps://eos.learnpunjabi.org/Source TypeWell-attestedreferenceCross-Tradition ConnectionsAssociated WithPunjabis, Cultures Well-attested This source names Punjabis directly: "This multi volume reference was produced by Punjabi University's own Sikh studies faculty specifically to give the tradition a dedicated scholarly reference of its own, rather than relying on..."Source The Encyclopaedia of SikhismHarbans Singh (editor-in-chief)tier 2Claims Backed By This Source (613 claims)This source backs 613 claims across the atlas. As facts: 328 well-attested, 37 scholarly debate. As cited relationships: 66 holds. Plus 182 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.Disposition By TopicAlphabet Letters, 110 claims: 40 well-attested, 35 scholarly debate, 35 general references.Articles, 86 claims: 84 well-attested, 1 holds, 1 general references.Scripture Portions, 70 claims: 38 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate, 31 general references.Sacred Objects & Ritual Items, 68 claims: 28 well-attested, 23 holds, 17 general references.Religious Events, 31 claims: 19 well-attested, 6 holds, 6 general references.Religious Offices, 31 claims: 21 well-attested, 5 holds, 5 general references.Rituals, 26 claims: 10 well-attested, 9 holds, 7 general references.Virtues, 23 claims: 14 well-attested, 4 holds, 5 general references.Practices, 22 claims: 13 well-attested, 1 scholarly debate, 1 holds, 7 general references.Organizations, 16 claims: 10 well-attested, 3 holds, 3 general references.Holidays & Festivals, 15 claims: 8 holds, 7 general references.Religious Roles & Titles, 13 claims: 13 general references.Figures, 12 claims: 5 well-attested, 7 general references.Sacred Architecture, 12 claims: 10 well-attested, 2 general references.Vices, 12 claims: 6 well-attested, 1 holds, 5 general references.Sacred Sites, 10 claims: 8 well-attested, 2 general references.Sources, 9 claims: 8 well-attested, 1 holds.Doctrines, 8 claims: 3 well-attested, 5 general references.Prayers, 6 claims: 3 well-attested, 3 general references.Pilgrimage Routes, 5 claims: 2 well-attested, 3 general references.Sacred Sound, 5 claims: 3 well-attested, 2 general references.Cities, 3 claims: 1 holds, 2 general references.Denominations, 3 claims: 2 holds, 1 general references.Hymns & Liturgical Texts, 3 claims: 3 general references.Religious Organization & Structure, 3 claims: 3 general references.Body Parts, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.Creeds & Confessions, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.Religions, 2 claims: 1 holds, 1 general references.Scriptures & Texts, 2 claims: 1 well-attested, 1 general references.Bodies of Water, 1 claims: 1 general references.Historical Figures, 1 claims: 1 general references.Realms, 1 claims: 1 general references.Well-attested328Alphabet LettersAira ਅBabba ਬBhabbha ਭChachcha ਚChhachha ਛḌadda ਡDadda ਦḌhaddha ਢDhaddha ਧGagga ਗGhagga ਘHaha ਹIri ੲJajja ਜJhajja ਝKakka ਕKhakkha ਖLalla ਲMamma ਮṆana ਣṄanga ਙÑanja ਞNanna ਨPappa ਪPhappha ਫṚaṛa ੜRara ਰSassa ਸṬainka ਟTatta ਤṬhaṭṭha ਠThattha ਥUra ੳVava ਵYayya ਯArticlesA Calendar Reform That Split Sikh InstitutionsA Debated BoundaryA Deliberately Plain Comb, and Why It Carries No OrnamentA Drum That Announces Rather Than AccompaniesA Fixed Recipe, Cooked While Praying, Shared Without ExceptionA Garment Cut for Movement, Worn Day and NightA Guruship That Passed to a BookA Harvest Festival That Acquired a FoundingA Modern Gathering That Outgrew Its Original PurposeA Political Rebellion That May Have Sealed His FateA Rite Still Performed the Same Way TodayA Royal Object Repurposed, and Whose Turn It Is to Hold ItAgainst Tobacco and IntoxicantsAll Saints, All Souls and the Ancestors RememberedAppointment Through The SGPCShowing 1 to 50 of 208 entities carrying this claim. NextScholarly debate37Alphabet LettersAira ਅBabba ਬBhabbha ਭChachcha ਚChhachha ਛḌadda ਡDadda ਦḌhaddha ਢDhaddha ਧGagga ਗGhagga ਘHaha ਹIri ੲJajja ਜJhajja ਝKakka ਕKhakkha ਖLalla ਲMamma ਮṆana ਣṄanga ਙÑanja ਞNanna ਨPappa ਪPhappha ਫṚaṛa ੜRara ਰSassa ਸṬainka ਟTatta ਤṬhaṭṭha ਠThattha ਥUra ੳVava ਵYayya ਯPracticesSikh Dietary CodeScripture PortionsSiri RagHolds66ArticlesEleven Sikh Liturgical Hymns from the Daily Nitnem to the Rites of Marriage and DeathCitiesAmritsarDenominationsKhalsaHolidays & FestivalsBandi Chhor DivasHola MohallaMaghiVaisakhiOrganizationsShiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak CommitteeSingh SabhaPracticesSikh Dietary CodeReligionsSikhismReligious EventsThe Founding of the KhalsaThe Martyrdom of Guru ArjanThe Martyrdom of Guru Tegh BahadurReligious OfficesGranthiGuru of SikhismJathedarPanj PyareRagiRitualsAmrit SancharAnand KarajAntam SanskarNagar KirtanParkashSukhasanSacred Objects & Ritual ItemsChaur SahibHarmoniumKanghaKarah PrasadKartal and ManjiraKhandaNagaraNishan SahibPalki SahibTablaSourcesThe Encyclopaedia of SikhismVicesKrodh (Anger)VirtuesDaya (Compassion)Nimrata (Humility)Pyaar (Love)Santokh (Contentment)General References182Alphabet LettersAira ਅBabba ਬBhabbha ਭChachcha ਚChhachha ਛḌadda ਡDadda ਦḌhaddha ਢDhaddha ਧGagga ਗGhagga ਘHaha ਹIri ੲJajja ਜJhajja ਝKakka ਕKhakkha ਖLalla ਲMamma ਮṆana ਣṄanga ਙÑanja ਞNanna ਨPappa ਪPhappha ਫṚaṛa ੜRara ਰSassa ਸṬainka ਟTatta ਤṬhaṭṭha ਠThattha ਥUra ੳVava ਵYayya ਯArticlesEleven Sikh Liturgical Hymns from the Daily Nitnem to the Rites of Marriage and DeathBodies of WaterAmrit SarovarBody PartsHairCitiesAmritsarPatnaCreeds & ConfessionsMul MantarDenominationsKhalsaDoctrinesGuru ParamparaGuruship and the one lightHukamIk OnkarMiri and piriFiguresGuru AngadGuru Gobind SinghGuru Har KrishanShowing 1 to 50 of 173 entities carrying this claim. 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