Khalsa Samachar is a weekly Sikh newspaper published in Punjabi from Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is among the long-running periodicals associated with Sikh religious, cultural and community affairs, and is connected with the literary tradition initiated by the Sikh scholar Bhai Vir Singh.
Key facts
| Name | Khalsa Samachar |
|---|---|
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
| Language | Punjabi (Gurmukhi script) |
| Subject focus | Sikh religion, community and cultural affairs |
| Place of publication | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Founder associated | Bhai Vir Singh |
Background
Khalsa Samachar was established as part of a broader movement in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to use the press for the propagation of Sikh thought, reform and education in the Punjabi language. The publication has historically carried religious commentary, news of Sikh institutions, literary contributions, and reports on the activities of Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations.
Significance
The newspaper is regarded as a notable vehicle of Punjabi journalism with a specifically Sikh editorial orientation. Through its long association with Bhai Vir Singh and his circle, it became part of the print culture that supported the Singh Sabha reform movement and the wider revival of Punjabi religious literature.
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References
- Wikidata entity: Q121097309