Manji (Sikhism)
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A Manji was a Sikh religious administrative unit, similar to a parish or diocese, for the propagation of Sikhism. It was part of the Sikh missionary administrative organization founded by Guru Amar Das, the third Guru of Sikhism.
Brass plaque at Gurdwara Chaubara Sahib Goindwal depicting scene of Guru Ramdas being enthroned to Guruship in the presence of regional Manji heads
Gurmukhi wall plaque installed at Gurdwara Chaubara Sahib in Goindwal which lists the names of the 22 Manji administrators and preachers initially appointed by Guru Amar Das
A dharamshala, also written as dharmashala, is a public resthouse or shelter in the Indian subcontinent. It also refers to Sikh places of worship before the introduction of Gurdwaras. Just as sarai are for travellers and caravans, dharamshalas are built for religious travellers at pilgrimage sites. In Nepal there are dharamshalas especially built for pilgrims as well as dharamshalas for locals.
A Dharamshala in Tibet
Seth Sadasukh Gambhir Chand Kothari Dharamshala, Haridwar. Donated by a businessman in 1822
Dharamshala at Haridwar
Sawarankaron ki Dharamshala (Resthouse for Goldsmiths), Railway road, Haridwar.