Sikhitothemax

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SikhiToTheMax is a site developed originally in August 2000 and was the first internet search engine that searched Gurbani (Sikh scriptures). The site was founded by Tarsem Singh (SHARE Charity UK) and was handed over to Khalis Foundation (California, USA) to continue development on the site. Khalis re-imagined and re-built the website from the ground up with latest technologies and coding languages as well as building a brand new desktop application for use in Gurdwaras around the world.

SikhiToTheMax changed how people interact with Gurbani inside and outside of Sikh Gurdwaras. At Kirtan events, rehansbhais, smagams and other programs, SikhiToTheMax quickly became standard requirements to display Shabads on-screen so the Sangat (congregations) could easily read or sing along.

The following features are available on the website:

  • Gurbani Search (First Letter of Words)
  • English Search - Transliteration & Translations
  • Random Shabad
  • Daily Hukamnama (Darbar Sahib)
  • Bani Indexes
  • Amrit Keertan Index
  • Lareevaar mode
  • Split View
  • Vishraams

Web Address: www.sikhitothemax.org

STTM Gurbani Search Engine

This is a Windows or Mac based application that allows users to search for Gurbani Shabads and display them on an overhead projector or computer screen. Various different displays are possible. Below is a sample screen printout:


The following features are available on the desktop application:

  • Gurbani Search (First Letter of Words)
  • English Search - Transliteration & Translations
  • Sundar Gutka
  • Ceremonies
  • Bani Indexes
  • Amrit Keertan Index
  • Lareevaar mode
  • Split View
  • Vishraams

The Khalis team have also developed Sangat Sync, a way for users sitting in Sangat to sync their mobile devices with what's being displayed on screen. This can help those who have particular requirements, for example, a user on their mobile may wish to display English transliterations which is not currently displayed on the screen.

In addition, the desktop application can now be controlled remotely from anywhere - meaning whoever is operating the laptop with SikhiToTheMax does not have to be at their laptop all the time and can sit with Kirtani or with rest of the sangat. They could also control it through the internet, meaning if needed, the app can be controlled anywhere in the world.

Bani Overlay is also a great feature which allows for live broadcasts to display subtitle overlays on their live streams by synching to the laptop used to control the projector in the Gurdwara.

The application screenshot:-

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External Link

Khalis Foundation Download Software from Khalis Website