Sikh Gurus

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ

Born: 15 April 1469 • Died: 22 September 1539

Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji (1469–1539) was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. His core philosophy for righteous living is based on three pillars: Naam Japna (meditation on Gods name), Kirat Karni (honest earning), and Vand Chakna ...

Guru Angad Dev Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਅੰਗਦ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ

Born: 31 March 1504 • Died: 29 March 1552

Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji (Bhai Lehna Ji, 1504–1552) was the second of the ten Sikh Gurus, chosen by Guru Nanak Dev Ji for his unparalleled devotion and selfless service. His 13-year period of Guruship was crucial for consolidating the nascent Sikh commu...

Guru Amar Das Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ

Born: 5 May 1479 • Died: 1 September 1574

Sri Guru Amar Das Ji (1479–1574) was the third of the ten Sikh Gurus, succeeding Guru Angad Dev Ji at the age of 73. His nearly 22-year Guruship was transformative, consolidating the Sikh faith into a distinct religion with its own organized structur...

Guru Ram Das Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮ ਦਾਸ ਜੀ

Born: 24 September 1534 • Died: 1 September 1581

Sri Guru Ram Das Ji (1534–1581) was the fourth of the ten Sikh Gurus. Known initially as Bhai Jetha, he was selected by Guru Amar Das Ji for his intense dedication and selfless service (Seva). His Guruship (1574–1581) marked a pivotal moment in Sikh ...

Guru Arjan Dev Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ

Born: 15 April 1563 • Died: 30 May 1606

Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji (1563–1606) was the fifth of the ten Sikh Gurus. His period of Guruship was crucial for transforming Sikhism from a spiritual movement into a fully organized religion with its own central scripture and physical center. His life ...

Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ

Born: 19 June 1595 • Died: 28 February 1644

Sri Guru Hargobind Ji (1595–1644) was the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. Following the martyrdom of his father, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, he fundamentally transformed the character of the Sikh community by introducing the concept of Miri and Piri, becoming a ...

Guru Har Rai Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ ਜੀ

Born: 16 January 1630 • Died: 6 October 1661

Sri Guru Har Rai Ji (1630–1661) was the seventh of the ten Sikh Gurus, succeeding his grandfather, Guru Hargobind Ji. His period of Guruship (1644–1661) was characterized by a focus on peace, compassion, and missionary activity, though he maintained ...

Guru Har Krishan Sahib Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ

Born: 7 July 1656 • Died: 30 March 1664

Sri Guru Har Krishan Ji (1656–1664) was the eighth of the ten Sikh Gurus. Appointed at the tender age of five, his brief Guruship (1661–1664) was marked by his profound spiritual wisdom and miraculous service to the suffering people during a smallpox...

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ

Born: 1 April 1621 • Died: 24 November 1675

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675) was the ninth of the ten Sikh Gurus. Known as the “Hind di Chadar” (Shield of India), his Guruship (1664–1675) was dedicated to the protection of human rights and religious liberty, culminating in his heroic marty...

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ

Born: 22 December 1666 • Died: 7 October 1708

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666–1708) was the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikhs. Succeeding his martyred father, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, he transformed the Sikh community into the Khalsa—a disciplined, dedicated, and militant order—to defend justi...