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Punjab, the land of Five Rivers:
Punj means Five and Aab means Water. Punjab Punjab is a land of Ten Guru Sahib, Rishi, Munni, Sanyasi, Peer, Pagembar Freedom Fighters (Desh Bhagat) and much much more. Punjab is a place of five rivers. Punjab is a state in the northwest of the Republic of India, forming part of the larger Punjab region. The state is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh to the east, Haryana to the south and southeast and Rajasthan to the southwest as well as the Pakistani province of Punjab to the west. It is also bounded to the north by Jammu and Kashmir. The state capital is located outside of the state itself, in Chandigarh, which is a Union Territory and also the capital of the neighbouring state of Haryana. Major cities of Punjab include Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, Jalandhar, Hoshiar Pur, Firozpur, Bathinda, Mohali and Pathankot. After the partition of India in 1947, the Punjab province of British India was divided between India and Pakistan. The Indian Punjab was divided in 1966 with the formation of the new states of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, as well as the current state of Punjab. Punjab is the only state in India with a majority Sikh population. In Avesta, the sacred text of Zoroastrians, the Punjab region is associated with the ancient hapta hindu or Sapta Sindhu, the Land of Seven Rivers. , The Punjab region has been the gateway to the Indian Subcontinent for people from Greece, Central Asia, Iran, and Afghanistan. Agriculture is the largest industry in Punjab; it is the largest single provider of wheat to India. Other major industries include the manufacturing of scientific instruments, agricultural goods, electrical goods, financial services, machine tools, textiles, sewing machines, sports goods, starch, tourism, fertilizers, bicycles, garments, and the processing of pine oil and sugar. Punjab also has the largest number of steel rolling mill plants in India, which are located in Steel Town Mandi Gobindgarh, District Fatehgarh Sahib. The twenty-three districts of Punjab state : Amritsar, Barnala ,Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib (Sirhind-Fategarh), Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Mansa, Moga, Muktsar, Patiala, Pathankot, Rupnagar, Ajitgarh (Mohali),Sangrur, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr ) and Tarn Taran. |
Amritsar Sahib Sri Darbar Sahib
Amritsar Sahib (Punjab) is a city in the northwestern part of India and is the administrative headquarters of Amritsar district. The 2012 population of the city to be over
25,00,000. Amritsar Sahib is situated 217 kilometres (135 mi) northwest of state capital (Punjab and Haryana) Chandigarh and is 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very close to India's western border with Pakistan.It is home to the Harmandar Sahib known as the Golden Temple the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal in Agra as it has more than 100,000 visitors on week days alone and is the number one destination for non-resident-Indians (NRI) in the whole of India.The city boasts of being the main centre of Sikhs' cultural, religious and political history. Amritsar is also known for the incidents of Jallianwala Bag Massacre in 1919 under British Rule and The main commercial activities include tourism, Carpet and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts , service trades and light engineering. The city is known for its food and culture. Amritsar is also home to Central Khalsa Orphanage, which was once a home for Shahees Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
25,00,000. Amritsar Sahib is situated 217 kilometres (135 mi) northwest of state capital (Punjab and Haryana) Chandigarh and is 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very close to India's western border with Pakistan.It is home to the Harmandar Sahib known as the Golden Temple the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal in Agra as it has more than 100,000 visitors on week days alone and is the number one destination for non-resident-Indians (NRI) in the whole of India.The city boasts of being the main centre of Sikhs' cultural, religious and political history. Amritsar is also known for the incidents of Jallianwala Bag Massacre in 1919 under British Rule and The main commercial activities include tourism, Carpet and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts , service trades and light engineering. The city is known for its food and culture. Amritsar is also home to Central Khalsa Orphanage, which was once a home for Shahees Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.
Anandpur Sahib Kesh Garh Sahib
Anandpur Sahib is one of the five Takhat and the birthplace of Khalsa. Anandpur Sahib is located on the east side of the Sutlej river, about 40 kilometers from Rupnagar town. The town was founded by Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru who purchased the land from the Raja of Bilaspur.
Guru Gobind Singh came to this town in 1674 when he was only eight years old and he spent about 25 years, the major part of his life in Anandpur Sahib. Gurudwara Keshgarh Sahib is the most important of the shrines as it is here that Khalsa was created by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 on the day of Baisakhi (13th April). Also, it is at this historical spot that the Kashmiri Pandits approached the 9th Guru, Shri Teg Bahadur to save them from oppression by the Moguls. Other important Gurudwaras are Keshgarh Sahib, Manji Sahib, Sis Ganj Sahib, Bhora Sahib, Anandgarh Sahib and Gurudwara Mai Jito associated with the ninth and tenth Gurus of the Sikhs.
Guru Gobind Singh came to this town in 1674 when he was only eight years old and he spent about 25 years, the major part of his life in Anandpur Sahib. Gurudwara Keshgarh Sahib is the most important of the shrines as it is here that Khalsa was created by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 on the day of Baisakhi (13th April). Also, it is at this historical spot that the Kashmiri Pandits approached the 9th Guru, Shri Teg Bahadur to save them from oppression by the Moguls. Other important Gurudwaras are Keshgarh Sahib, Manji Sahib, Sis Ganj Sahib, Bhora Sahib, Anandgarh Sahib and Gurudwara Mai Jito associated with the ninth and tenth Gurus of the Sikhs.
Jalandhar City
Jalandhar ( ਜਲੰਧਰ, जलंधर ) is a city in Jalandhar District in the state of Punjab, India. It is located 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh. In Hindu mythology, Jalandhara was the eponymous kingdom of a devil in Satyuga. It was also known as Prasthala at the time of the Mahabharta and as Jullundur in British times.
Geography
The Jalandhar city has a humid subtropical climate with cool winters and hot summers. Summers last from April to June and winters from November to February. Temperatures in the summer vary from average highs of around 48 °C (118 °F) to average lows of around 25 °C (77 °F). Winter temperatures vary from highs of 19 °C (66 °F) to lows of -5 °C (23.0 °F). The climate is dry on the whole, except during the brief southwest monsoon season during July and August. The average annual rainfall is about 70 cm.
Ludhiana
Ludhiana (also Ludhyana) (Punjabi: ਲੁਧਿਆਣਾ is a city and a municipal corporation in Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is the largest city in Punjab, with an estimated population of 1,398,467 in 2010. The population increases substantially during the crop harvesting season due to immigration of laborers from states like Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Orissa and Delhi. It has an area of about 310 km². The city stands on the Sutlej River's old bank, 13 km south of its present course. It is a major industrial center of northern India.Ludhiana is located 100 km west from state capital Chandigarh on NH 95 and is centrally located on National Highway 1 from Indian capital New Delhi to Amritsar, and is well connected to New Delhi by road, frequent train service and by air.
General History & Back Ground of Zila Sainik Boards
The Indian Soldiers' Board was constituted on 7 Feb, 1919 at the conclusion of time of Great War, with the primary Objective of dealing with the grant to Indian soldiers of rewards for distinguished service during 1914-1919 and with a number of special matters of an ephemeral nature relating to the protection of the interests of Indian Soldiers who had served and were still serving overseas. With the passing years the duties of the Board have gradually adjusted themselves to the change from War to peace conditions, but continue, and centre round the home Welfare of the Indian Soldiers and their dependents. The main functions of the Board at that time may be summed up as the construction and execution of such measures as may be necessary to protect the home interests of the Indian Soldiers, to assist as far as may be practicable in establishing the ex-soldiers in civil life and the distribution of monetary assistance to relieve distress arising from field or foreign service among ex-soldiers and their dependants.
On 1st April 1944 it was decided that the Indian Soldiers Board should be reconstituted as the Indian soldiers, Sailors told Airmen Board. On 29 January , 1964 declared as permanent the District Soldiers, Sailors was department of the State Government. During 1972 it was again reconstituted as Zila Sainik Board. On 1st June 1983 the Zila Sainik Boards were constituted as District Sainik Welfare Offices in the State of Punjab and Airmen Board.
General History & Back Ground of Zila Sainik Boards
The Indian Soldiers' Board was constituted on 7 Feb, 1919 at the conclusion of time of Great War, with the primary Objective of dealing with the grant to Indian soldiers of rewards for distinguished service during 1914-1919 and with a number of special matters of an ephemeral nature relating to the protection of the interests of Indian Soldiers who had served and were still serving overseas. With the passing years the duties of the Board have gradually adjusted themselves to the change from War to peace conditions, but continue, and centre round the home Welfare of the Indian Soldiers and their dependents. The main functions of the Board at that time may be summed up as the construction and execution of such measures as may be necessary to protect the home interests of the Indian Soldiers, to assist as far as may be practicable in establishing the ex-soldiers in civil life and the distribution of monetary assistance to relieve distress arising from field or foreign service among ex-soldiers and their dependants.
On 1st April 1944 it was decided that the Indian Soldiers Board should be reconstituted as the Indian soldiers, Sailors told Airmen Board. On 29 January , 1964 declared as permanent the District Soldiers, Sailors was department of the State Government. During 1972 it was again reconstituted as Zila Sainik Board. On 1st June 1983 the Zila Sainik Boards were constituted as District Sainik Welfare Offices in the State of Punjab and Airmen Board.
Patiala Punjab
Patiala pronunciation (help·info) (Punjabi: ਪਟਿਆਲਾ) is a city in the Punjab state of India. Patiala district is one of the erstwhile princely cities of Punjab. Located in the south-eastern part of the state, 65 km from the state capital of Chandigarh, it lies between 29°49’ and 30°47’ north latitude, 75°58’ and 76°54' east longitude.
Patiala means Pati (land) of Baba Ala Singh, who founded the State of Patiala. It is the administrative headquarters of Patiala District, and was the capital of the premier princely state in the former Punjab Province of British India, headed by the Sidhu dynasty. Patiala is famous for being the home of Patiala Gharana of Hindustani classical music and for its turban (traditional headgear), paranda (tasselled tag for braiding hair), peg (Patiala Peg - a double or large peg of whiskey), and Jutti (traditional Punjabi footwear) and "patialashahi" salwaar. Famous Punjabi singer Pammi Bai has sung a song on the famous Patialashahi turban.
Capt. His Highness Maharajadhiraj Amarinder Singh is the current Maharaja of Patiala.
Any serving of alcohol which is double than the normal serving, or unusually large, is referred to as the Patiala Peg. This term is understood in most parts of India. There are multiple stories behind this epithet, most related to the opulent and hedonistic lifestyle of one of the maharajas of Patiala -
Gates of Patiala City
Darshani gate - Main entrance of Qila Mubarak ,Lahouri gate , Nabha gate, Samana gate ,Sirhindi gate, Sheranwala
Rupnagar (Ropar) Roopnagar(Ropar) Quila
Formerly known as Ropar town, the district of Rupnagar is located at a distance of 42 km from Chandigarh, the state capital.
Founded by Raja Rokeshar in the 11th century, Rupnagar got its name from the Raja's son Rup Sen. Archaeological findings suggest that the town dates back to the times of Indus Valley civilization. Historical objects like earthen wares, statues and coins have been recovered from the excavations at the site. These seem to belong to great kings like Chandra Gupta, Kushan, Hoon and also other Mogul rulers.
After the fall of Sirhind in 1763, S. Hari Singh ruled over Rupnagar. But the most famous ruler of Ropar state till date has been Raja Bhup Singh, who fought in the Anglo-Sikh war of 1945.
The place also happens to be site of the war waged by Guru Gobind Singh against the Moguls. It is here at a place called Sarsa Nangal that the great Guru parted with his family to move on to Chamkaur Sahib where his two elder sons achieved martyrdom in the war.
Another most important landmark historic event had been added to the history of the district, when in April 1999, 300th Birth of Khalsa was celebrated at Anandpur Sahib. Besides lakhs of people from all walks of life from all over of the world, heads, important religious, social, political and administrative personalities participated in the Tercentenary functions and paid obeisance at Gurudwara Takhat Shri Keshgarh Sahib. Historic City of Anandpur Sahib has been developed as tourist center.
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Founded by Raja Rokeshar in the 11th century, Rupnagar got its name from the Raja's son Rup Sen. Archaeological findings suggest that the town dates back to the times of Indus Valley civilization. Historical objects like earthen wares, statues and coins have been recovered from the excavations at the site. These seem to belong to great kings like Chandra Gupta, Kushan, Hoon and also other Mogul rulers.
After the fall of Sirhind in 1763, S. Hari Singh ruled over Rupnagar. But the most famous ruler of Ropar state till date has been Raja Bhup Singh, who fought in the Anglo-Sikh war of 1945.
The place also happens to be site of the war waged by Guru Gobind Singh against the Moguls. It is here at a place called Sarsa Nangal that the great Guru parted with his family to move on to Chamkaur Sahib where his two elder sons achieved martyrdom in the war.
Another most important landmark historic event had been added to the history of the district, when in April 1999, 300th Birth of Khalsa was celebrated at Anandpur Sahib. Besides lakhs of people from all walks of life from all over of the world, heads, important religious, social, political and administrative personalities participated in the Tercentenary functions and paid obeisance at Gurudwara Takhat Shri Keshgarh Sahib. Historic City of Anandpur Sahib has been developed as tourist center.
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