Pushpa Gujral Science City – It Is An Informative Hilarity Centre For Those Who Have Interest In Science

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Pushpa Gujral science city is located in Jalandhar district of Punjab State of India and it is actually situated at the Jalandhar- Kapurthala Road and contains over 20 different science exhibits, a lake for boating and a huge Dinosaur model. The science themed informative amusement center is named after Pushpa Gujral, the mother of former Indian Prime minister I.K. Gujral.

Being an ancient city with a diverse culture, Jalandhar is a must visit to experience the authentic roots of Punjab, the various temples and eateries located in Jalandhar make it an unforgettable Indian tourist destination.

The biggest project of its kind in Northern India, the Science City has been set up in 72 acres of land in the of heart of Punjab, on Jalandhar- Kapurthala Road. It is intended to inclucate the scientific aptitude & temperament, to fire the imagination and creativity, foster the spirit of enquiry and exploration among the masses, especially in the young minds.

The subject areas covered include physical, applied, natural and social sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture, health sciences, energy, industries, human evolution and civilization, the environment, ecosystems, Jurassic parks as well as frontier areas like space, nuclear science, information technology, robotics and Bio-technology.

it has Space theratre, Digital planetarium, Laser theatre, 3D theatre, Flight simulator, Climate change theatre, Earthquake simulator, Space and aviation, Energy park, Health gallery, Science of sports, Virtual reality, Fun science, Dinosaurs park, Life through ages, Defence gallery, Mobile science bus, Events calender

Pushpa Gujral Science City (PGSC) is located on Jalandhar Kapurthala Road 15 KMs from Jalandhar and 5 KMs from Kapurthala. It is easily accessible through road, rail and air. Airways. 

Road. Good number of Buses run between Jalandhar and Kapurthala which will drop you at the Entrance Gate of the Science City.

Mukteshwar Temple - It Is A Land Mark Of Panthankot City

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Mukteshwar Temple is situated in Hoshiarpur district of the state of Punjab. It is a popular shrine of Lord Shiva and is also known as Mukesaran Mandir - located near Pathankot on Shahpur Kandi Dam road. It is the holy temple of the Hindu religion, where the idols of Lord Ganesha, Lord Bramha, Lord Vishnu, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Parvati are present.

This temple is one of the most sacred places around Pathankot. There are some caves which date to the time of the Mahabharata. According to a legend, the Pandavas stayed in those caves for a night during their exile (Agayatwas).

Locals say that these caves near the Mandir dates back to the period of the Mahabharata. These caves are on the way to Shahpur Kandi and is situated on the bank of the River Ravi, 22 km from Pathankot City in Shaupur Kandi at Doongh village.

The caves and temple has been carved on one of the rocky hill. This temple stands tall at the hill top and is a landmark around the city.

Situated at the hilltop, Mukteshwar temple has a white marble Shivling, with a copper Yoni. The Shivling is surrounded by the idols of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Paravati, Lord Hanuman and Lord Ganesha.

A Fair, called the Mukesran Da Mela, is held anually at this place, in April, to mark Baisakhi festival. Also every year big festival on day of Shivratri and after one month of shivratri there is three day festival Chaitra Chodiya and also Navratri festival. 

Somvati Amavasya is another big fair temple committee organizes. Lots of pilgrim from all over the Punjab and nearby state Himachal, J &mp K comes here for to worship God every year mainly on Mukesran mela and Shiv Ratri.

By Air

The airport is a military airport that was started in the year 2006 on 21st November which one caters to the Indian Air Force Base. Earlier only flights to the North India were slated from the Pathankot Airport but as of now, no flights are scheduled from the base. One can take flights till Raja Sansi International Airport, Amritsar or the Jammu Airport and then complete their journey till Pathankot by train, bus or a taxi. The distance from the Raja Sansi International Airport till the Pathankot city is 118 km. Regular international and national flights fly from these Airports to most of the important cities all over India.

By Rail

There are two railway stations in Pathankot: The Pathankot Cantt (Chakki Bank Railay Station) which is right in the heart of the city and the Pathankot railway station which is very close (at walking distance) to Pathankot Bus Stand. Both the stations are connected to the broad gauge lines and are managed by the northern railways. Regular trains from Jammu, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Delhi and Ludhiana ply from these two stations.

By Road

The Pathankot bus stand is known as the Maharana Pratap Inter State Bus Terminal is located just very close to the National Highway 20 that is at a distance of 3 km from the city. Himachal Roadways, Jammu and Kashmir Roadways, Punjab Roadways and PUNBUS have bus services for interstate regions and the inter city of Punjab. Regular busses from Delhi, Ludhiana, Jammu and Kashmir and Chandigarh ply from Pathankot. You can take bus for jugial to visit the holy mukteshwar shrine.

Sheesh Mahal – A Non-Natural Lake Is In The Midst Of This Palace

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Sheesh Mahal is located in the  Sangrur district  of Punjab state of India. Sheesh mahal is one of the most important tourist attractions. The palace consists of large amounts of varied glass work. This marvel was created by Maharaja Narinder Singh in 1847. The palace is beautiful and is beautified with amazing gardens and fountains.

Sheesh Mahal or Palace of Mirrors, another significant attraction of the region. It has been constructed in a forest area and is surrounded by gardens, fountains, terraces and an artificial lake. In ancient times, it used to be the residential palace of the Nawab of Malerkotla.

This is one of the glorious place to visit which is made of with various colourful glasses. The architecture of this mahal is very beautiful. The carvings on the walls of this mahal attracts lot of tourists from different parts of Punjab. You can also find various sculpture related to the royal families in this mahal.

One section of Sheesh Mahal is decorated with colored glass and mirror work and it is also known as ‘Palace of Mirrors’. It is situated behind the MotiBagh Palace. It is a triple storey building. There is a bridge across the artificial lake in the centre of the palace.

This bridge is known as LakshmanJhoola. There are gardens and fountains on the sides of the lake. Sheesh Mahal was the presidential palace of Maharajas of Patiala. To give the artistic look on the walls and ceilings of the Sheesh Mahal, Maharaja Narinder Singh engaged artistic painters from Rajasthan and Kangra.

The artist made the floral designs on the walls and ceilings. Their art depict the vision of Bihari, Surdas and Keshav in the poetic form and in colors. The paintings of these artists show the very old stories in the style of Rajasthan. There is a museum in the Sheesh Mahal. In the museum, there are paintings of Jaya Deva’s poetry and Geet Govinda.

The Kangra paintings on the walls of the museum show the Krishan Lila in very artistic way. There are also various fine objects of art like art of Tibet, Punjab’s ivory work objects, objects of Kashimiri art and wooden furniture of Maharajas time. The collection of these objects shows the life style of Maharajas. The large portraits of maharajas beautify the walls of the museum. The Medal collection of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh and Maharaja Yadwinder Singh from all over the world lies in the museum of Sheesh Mahal.

There are about 3200 medals collected from different countries of the world by Maharaja from 12 to 20th century. There is also a collection of coins of 19th century. These coins show the history of different countries trade. The North zone culture centre is situated in the sheesh Mahal. On 6th November 1985, our Prime Minister Late Shri. Rajiv Gandhi inaugurated this centre. Every Year many cultural programmes and heritage festivals are organized in Sheesh Mahal.

By Air

The nearest airport is situated at the sity of Chandigarh and this is located around 125km from the city. There are frequent flights from places such as Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Jammu and Srinagar.

By Train

Sangrur railway station is located in the city itself and some of the main trains that pass through the station are Amritsar Express, Andaman Express, Punjab Mail, Jabalpur Express and many other trains.

By Bus

Sangrur is a city that is connected by road to most of the other parts of the state and the best way to reach the place is using taxis and buses.

India’s First Climate To Change Theatre In Pushpa Gujral Science City

Theatre set up to drive home effects of climate change

To sensitive and educate people on one of the most challenging issues global warming the pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala, has set up an unique climate change theatre which is first of its kind in the country.

The CCT will help the visitors to have a better understanding of the latest climate science and human role in make people environmentally responsible, even if by taking small steps. The 18 meter diameter theatre has been set up in a dome shaped building with an investment of Rs.1.50 crore. It has a sitting capacity for 125 persons.

The CCT, which takes the audience around the globe from North Pole to the South to explore the warming planet, is an unique experience. The theatre shows a 25 minute film on two screens - flat and dome shaped with special light and sound effects. For example, if it is said on one screen that cutting tree is bad, then the other screen shows two people cutting trees.

The film also shows effects of climate change in our everyday life, like the fast melting Gangotri glaciers in Himalayas, low agriculture production, farmers shifting from apple cultivation to other cash crops, people living in low lying coastal areas left homeless due to rising sea level, threats to rare the plant species of ‘Sunderbans’ and threat to wild life etc.

Dr RS Khandpur, Director General of Science City, said that it is India’s first climate to change theatre, which provides the visitors an unforgettable experience while “Educating them on global warming”.

The film includes impact of natural calamities like floods, droughtrs and earthquakes, as well as the steps that can be taken by human beings to protect our planet like use of solar energy, rain water harvesting, use of energy efficient appliances, ban on plytherne bags, planting of more trees etc. It ends with a wake up call to ‘Think Smart, Think Green’.

Gurudwara Amb Sahib - A Mango Tree Generate Mangoes During The Full Year At This Place

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Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali has immense historical and cultural significance and is thus a must visit for tourists. It is well known for being visited by Guru Har Rai, the seventh guru of the Sikhs. The name of the site is derived from Amb, meaning mangoes in Punjabi.

It is believed that Bhai Kooram from Kabul, travelled to Amritsar to meet Sri Guru Arjan Dev. He saw other followers give offerings to the guru; however, he was empty handed and felt ashamed of himself.

When the darbar ended, mangoes were distributed as prasad and a mango was also given to Bhai Kooram who did not consume it. The next day, he offered the same mango to the guru during darbar, but the guru asked Bhai Kooram to eat that mango and promised him that one day his offering will be accepted.

Guru Har Rai Ji, son of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, after some time, visited the shrine to keep his father’s promise. He saw Bhai Kooram meditating in the garden and asked him to fulfil his promise by giving a mango. Bhai Kooram politely replied that he couldn’t offer him any, as mangoes were not in season.
 
On hearing his reply, Guru Har Rai Ji performed a miracle and Bhai Kooram saw a tree that was full of ripe mangoes. On the orders of the guru, Bhai Kooram served mangoes to the guru, the entire sangat and the natives who had come to seek blessings.

The Gurdwara, since then, is popular for its mango tree, which bears fruit in every season. An annual fair is organised at the shrine every year in the month of January, when mangoes are distributed as prasad.

By Air

There is no airport in Mohali; however, the city can be easily reached via Chandigarh Airport that is located 15 km to its east.

By Rail

Since Mohali does not have a rail head of its own, tourists from across the country can take a train to the Chandigarh Railway Station.

By Road

From nearby regions like Delhi, Chandigarh and Ambala, road transportation is the best way to travel to Mohali. Other convenient options to reach Mohali via road are autos and taxis.

QILA MUBARAK FORT

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Bhatinda Fort is located in heart of the city of Bhatinda in the State of Punjab.The 1400 year old Qila Mubarak or otherwise known as Bathinda Fort is centrally located in the city of Bhatinda.

 This fort had once been a residence of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and was the place where Empress Razia Sultana was imprisoned after being defeated and dethroned.

The fort’s bricks dats back to the era of Kushanas, when Bactria or North India was ruled by Emperor Kanishka. This fort is known to have been built by Raja Dab together with Kanishka.Inside this fort there is a Gurudwara.

 Just like other forts in Punjab, even Bhatinda Fort has many historical incidents buried in its walls. Many historians have revealed that Maharaja Ala Singh, who was a very popular ruler of Patiala Dynasty, captured the fort in 1754.

 Historical archives of Punjab reflect that the tenth Guru of Sikh followers called Guru Gobind Singh visited the fort. To honor the visit of the holy soul, later a Gurudwara was built adjacent to the fort. Tourists who come to explore the history of the place also pay tribute and offer prayers in the gurudwara.

Bhatinda Fort has a unique and magnificent architecture that appeals to every visitor coming here. It is made of bricks reflecting the Kushana period when India was under the reign of emperor Kanishka.

 Bhatinda Fort is surrounded by sand dunes, which gives the look of a ship resting in sand. The exclusiveness of architecture of this fort has made it distinct from others in Punjab. The credit of this enchanting architecture of the fort goes to Bhatti Reo who decided to make a fort that which would resemble a schooner in the deserted land of the area.

By Air

 There are no direct flights from Delhi to Bhatinda. However, tourists can take a flight to either Amritsar or Chandigarh. From the airport, taxis and bus services are available for tourists to escort tourists to Bhatinda.

By Rail

 There are a large number of express trains connecting the important cities of India with Bhatinda.

By Road

 Large number of bus and car service are available from metropolitan cities of India for convenience of tourists. It takes around 3 hours to reach Bhatinda from Delhi, covering a distance of 352 km.

GOLDEN TEMPLE

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The Golden temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib. It is a significant Sikh temple, which is located in the city of Amritsar. It is the central Gurdwara or Sikh place of worship the world over. Thousands of people visit the Golden Temple every year and is one of the most visited places in Punjab. The proper name is Harmandir which means "temple of God", while some refer it to as darbar, which means "court". The Golden Temple has some unique features.

The temple is overlaid in the center of a sarovar or pool. The pilgrims bathe in the pool. People believe that the water has healing properties that can cure many diseases.

People gather here to listen to hymns, and also pay respect to the Guru Granth Sahib Holy Scripture being read here. Langar - a meal provided to all the pilgrims who visit is a free meal which is prepared in the Golden Temple. The preparations are carried out by worshipers and pilgrims and volunteers. Donations are made by people, which is used for the cost of the meal and maintenance of the temple.

The lessons taught here are of egalitarianism and humility. The four entrances symbolize the unity of people from all walks of life.

The main building of the Golden Temple is surrounded by a lake. People of all religions come here in huge numbers to offer prayers and take a dip in this supposedly holy lake.

The long path in the lake is the approach to the main temple. Inspite of round the clock devotees, discipline prevails.

The Golden Temple can be visited anytime. The time of festivals can be the best time to visit the temple. However, this period attracts huge crowds. Summer is too hot and winter too cold. So the best time to visit is October and March

Golden temple is located in Amritsar, in Punjab, India. It is situated in the Majha region of the state of Punjab.

 By Road

The Golden Temple can be reached by road, train and air. While in Amritsar, one can easily reach by taking a taxi to the Golden temple. Other forms of local transport here are cycle rickshaws and city buses. Other cities are also well connected to the Golden Temple. Delhi is 435 km and Chandigarh is 235 km from the Golden Temple.

By Train

Amritsar is well connected by rail with Mumbai, Varanasi, Delhi, Kolkata and other major places in India.

By Air

Amritsar is also well connected by air to other parts of the country. One can easily fly from Delhi and Srinagar to Amritsar. Most of the flights are from Delhi, which is an hour away. There are international connections as well.

20 DISTRICTS OF PUNJAB

PUNJAB

Punjab is Situated in the northern part of India and is known as the 'Granary of India'. With its endless golden fields and fast growing industrial estates, it has become one of the most developed and rich states of India. It is the land of five rivers, large hearted people and of life, undiminished cultural history and is a treasure trove for tourist. It is famous foer its bhangra dance, folklores, lassi, ghee and tandoori cuisines. The colorful costumes and rich art of the region portray its unique culture. Baisakhi is the famous festival of Punjab. It is head for Amritsar and the Golden Temple , which is the most admired temple of the Sikhs. Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and the language spoken is Punjabi. Its handloom products and handicrafts and hosiery goods are exported to all the important countries of the world.

DISTRICTS OF PUNJAB

1. Sangrur
2. Jalandhar
3. Ludhiana
4. Bhatinda
5. Kapurthala
6. Patiala
7. Amritsar
8. Ferozepur
9. Fatehgarh Saheb
10. Rupnagar
11. Gurdaspur
12. Hoshiarpur
13. Faridkot
14. Mansa
15. Moga
16. Muktsar
17. Barnala
18. shahid bhagat singh nagar
19. Mohali
20. Tarn taran