Sanghol
This is an ancient site of Harappan culture and is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. Sanghol, located on Ludhiana-Chandigarh Road and is in Khamano block of the District, is a major archeological site of India. Its importance lies not merely in the antiquarian relics discovered from the excavated remnants, but also because like Rupnagar (Ropar district) and Dholvaha (Hoshiarpur district), Sanghol had yielded a good harvest of sculptures. These objects of art are of immense historical importance. The discovery of the ruins of a huge Buddhist Stupa, and 117 pieces of beautifully executed stone sculptures from Sanghol has disproved the notion that Punjab did not have a major role in the development of ancient Indian arts. In fact, in the light of the discoveries of architectural remnants, stone and clay sculptures, coins, seals and sealing from Sanghol, art historians have already reversed their earlier views about Punjab's contribution to the cultural history of the country, and Sanghol has been identified as the then flourishing center of Buddhist art.

The remnants of the Stupa and the stone sculptures discovered near Sanghol have been the focus of attention of scholars and common people. Since some of these stone sculptures were displayed at an exhibition abroad put up in connection with the Festival of India, Sanghol's fame has mostly been woven around these treasures. Scholars too have mostly written on the stylistic and iconographic merits of these sculptures. Not much attention has been paid to the many other treasures found from Sanghol.

Hundreds of baked clay and terracotta figurines have been discovered from Sanghol. Some scholars in stray articles have casually noticed some of them. But they deserve an exclusive treatment in a comprehensive way. These objects of art are very rich in variety and creative expression. Most of these terracotta figurines seem to have been primarily meant for ritualistic rites performed by women. Children as toys perhaps used some of them. A few might have served the purpose of decorating walls and niches. The technique of making these terracotta figurines seems to be the same as that followed in other ancient Indian sites.

The terracotta figurines from Sanghol can be broadly classified under three heads: the primitive types of the timeless variety; the time-bound types representing characters and showing changes in taste; and the cult figurines following canonical prescriptions. Of course, there can also be a miscellaneous category to accommodate those, which cannot be brought under any of the three classifications.

The first category represents human, animal and avian figures. The human figures of this category mostly belong to the "star type". In the animal representations, the bull predominates, both numerically and in variety. The dog as a domestic pet is also seen. The second category consists mostly of human busts. The changing taste of the artists is reflected in the preferred variety of the form as also in the deviation from the stereotype. The forms seem to assume the meaning of characters. However, they do not seem to be 'portraits' in the true sense. These figurines seem to represent characters, which form a crowd, rather than 'personalities' that stand out. Foreign characters wearing European hats have also been found.

In the third category, there are numerous figures, which are difficult to identify. Many of their features are missing due to abrasion. Thus, their iconographical identity cannot be established. However, two figures stand out with distinct characteristics. A standing male figure holding a spear and a cock in his hands is indisputably that of Skanda-Kartikeya. Another male figure holding a flute near the mouth is likely to be the representation of Krishna as Venugopala. The terracotta art of Sanghol truly mirrors the picture of the folk traditions of ancient Punjab.

Floating Restaurant Sirhind
Floating Restaurant erected over the Sirhind Canal is a key tourist spot maintained by The Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC). It is at a distance of 5 KM. from Sirhind on GT Road. It magnetizes a large number of tourists, especially during summer. It is a unique type of Restaurant in whole of the Punjab. Built in the middle of the canal, it presents a scenic view to the visitors.

The Channel on which the floating restaurant is built supplies water to the states of Haryana and Rajasthan. This channel always carries 8000 cusecs of water and the giant vessels on which this restaurant rests are made in such a way that they can withstand this pressure. In the peak season, the water reaches 10,000 cusecs but that raises the water level by 6to 8 inches only and thus the structure does not come under any undue pressure.

Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup
This Gurudwara is about 1 Km from Fatehgarh Sahib on Sirhind- Chandigarh road. It was at this place that the mortal remains of Mata Gujri, the mother of Guru Gobind and his two younger sons, Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh were cremated. It is believed that Wazir Khan, the then Faujdar of Sirhind refused to allow the cremation of the bodies unless the land for the cremation was purchased by laying gold coins on it. Seth Todar Mal, who was an ardent devotee of Guru Gobind Singh, purchased this place of land by offering gold coins as demanded.


Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj
It is situated just half a kilometer from Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib. It commemorates the martyrdom of those Sikhs who were killed by the tyrannical Mughals. It is believed that forty cartloads of heads of martyred Sikhs, were cremated.


Rauza Sharif
On the Sirhind-Bassi Pathana Road, near Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is the magnificent RAUZA OR DARGAH of Shaikh Ahmad Faruqi Sirhindi, popularly known as Mujaddid, Alf-Isfani who lived in the times of Akbar and Jahangir from 1563 to 1624.

The Shaikh is held in high esteem and is considered by Sunni Muslims to be second to prophet Mohammed. For this reason, this mausoleum is regarded as a second Macca by the Sunni Muslims. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from various parts of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangla Desh and other Muslim countries visit this place to participate in the celebrations, known as Urs of Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. The date of annual celebrations varies from year to year. Every year, these celebrations proceed by ten days than the previous year. By the side of the Rauza are the tombs of the Afghan Ruler, Shah Zaman and his Queen.


Tomb of Nabis at Bras
The tomb of Nabis is situated at a distance of 20 kms from Fatehgarh Sahib headquarters. It is said that Sheikh Ahmad Faruqui Sirhindi Muzdad Alafsani came and offered his obeisance here and said that thirteen Nabis (favorites of Allah) are buried here. Excavation followed and 11 human skeletons were found at the site. The grave of these 11 Nabis can still be seen today. This Mosque was constructed under the supervision of Dr. Nizamuddin of Malerkotla. The tomb is erected on a raised platform and the villagers have lot of respect for this place.

For this reason there is no upper storey in the village and no one sleeps on the roof of his or her house. Devotees from China and Afghanistan also visit this place. People visiting the Rauza Sharif make it a point to visit Brass as well.

Mosque of Sadhana Kasai at sirhind
This mosque is situated in the North-west of Sirhind-Ropar Railway Line just near level crossing. This historical monument is under the control of Archaeology Department. It is made of `Sirhindi Bricks' and its paintings are of `T' art. One `Shabad' of Sadhana Kasai had been incorporated in the holy Shri Guru Granth Sahib.


Haveli Todar Mal
The Haveli Todar Mal also known as Jahaz Haveli is situated on the Eastern side of Sirhind-Ropar Railway Line just 1 KM away from Fatehgarh Sahib. It is made of Sirhindi bricks. It is the Haveli where Diwan Todar Mal resided. Diwan Todar Mal in his lifetime paid the greatest tribute to Sikh community by purchasing piece of land at the substantial cost for the cremation of two younger Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh & Baba Fateh Singh from the Mughal emperors. With this act he incurred the wrath of the ruling family.

fateHgarh sahib woow.....

 meri disttt a eh ...........  :balle:


bahut vadda ithass a etho da ........

Kyo ki kurabnia nal barri payi a etho di mitti .....


aaj kal di young grnertion layi new universty ve open ho rahi a ....

itz name is shir guru granth sahib universty....



ayio kade sadi distt ch ..... ethe a ke pta lagda ... sikhi barre .... kime kurbania ditia se sikha ne ......  :wait:

hanji bahut vadiya haiii n jis tym mai  read kita c esi di history mai bahut vadiya lagiii