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Synopsis This reference work includes information on all aspects of religion, culture, history, tribes, castes, folklore, customs, fairs and festivals of the Sikhs. In the Granth Sahib, one finds mention of a number of mythological gods, demons, persons, animals, birds, places, mountains, rivers, religious books, etc. All these things are fully explained in this book. The work will not only be extremely useful but will also shed light to those interested in the subject. Most of the Sikhs in India live in the Panjab. Before 1947, the State of Panjab or the land of five rivers was bounded and watered by Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, but now only three rivers (Ravi, Beas and Sutlej) flow through the Indian Panjab. Panjabis comprise less than two and a half per cent of India’s population. The Sikhs have contributed a lot to the prosperity of Panjab, and are renowned for their hard work, great courage enterprise and expertise in mechanics. This Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture aims at fulfilling the requirements of the modern student, general reader and religious communities. An index to names, subjects, etc., in the articles is given at the end of the book for the convenience of the readers.