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« on: July 03, 2010, 05:44:45 AM »
Mohali (Punjabi: ਮੋਹਾਲੀ, Hindi: मोहाली, mōhālī) is a city adjacent to Chandigarh, 18th District in Punjab, India. It is officially named after the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS Nagar, or "House of Sahibzada Ajit Singh"). It along with Chandigarh and Panchkula form a part of the Chandigarh Tricity or Chandigarh Capital Region. It was earlier a part of the Rupnagar District, and was carved out into a separate district in the recent years. BackgroundMohali was conceived after the trifurcation of Punjab and its capital Chandigarh becoming a Union Territory in late 1966. Today, Mohali and Chandigarh are contiguous areas with only the boundary of Punjab and UT of Chandigarh dividing this area. The original plan of Mohali is in fact a mere extension of the road and design system of Chandigarh without any unique planning. The development earlier was only till Phase VII. The development of sectors and phases from Phase 8 onwards started in late 1980s, and the city got its own bus stand in Phase 8 in mid 1990s. In 2006, Mohali's population is near 200,000, approximately 1/5 of Chandigarh's. The region has been targeted by an increasing number of outsourcing IT companies, who look to capitalize on the rich investment opportunities the city offers. Mohali and Panchkula are under the consideration of Punjab and now a days Mohali is a separate district of punjab. LocationMohali is located to the West of Chandigarh. It is almost a continuation of the Chandigarh city. To its north is Rupnagar district. To its south are Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala. Due to fast urban growth, Mohali has almost merged into the Chandigarh city. Chandigarh, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Pinjore, Kharar, Mohali, Kurali, Ropar, and Morinda are nearby locations ClimateMohali has a sub-tropical continental monsoon climate characterized by a seasonal rhythm: hot summers, slightly cold winters, unreliable rainfall and great variation in temperature (-1 °C to 44 °C). In winter, frost sometimes occurs during December and January. The average annual rainfall is recorded at 617 mm. The city also receives occasional winter rains from the west. Average temperature Summer: The temperature in summer may rise to a maximum of 44°C. Temperatures generally remain between 35°C and 42°C. Autumn: In autumn, the temperature may rise to a maximum of 36°C. Temperatures usually remain between 16° and 27° in autumn. The minimum temperature is around 13°C. Winter: Average temperatures in winter (November to February) remain at (max) 7°C to 15 °C and (min) -2°C to 5°C. Spring: spring temperatures vary between (max) 16°C and 25°C and (min) 9°C and 18°C. DemographicsAs of 2001 India census, Mohali had a population of 123,284. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Mohali has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 81%. In Mohali, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. LanguagesPunjabi is the main spoken language in Mohali. Hindi and English are also prevalent. City DesignFollowing the success of Chandigarh's sector design, Mohali was similarly planned into identical 800 X 1200 m sectors. Many have yet to be fully developed, as is the case of sector 62, which is earmarked for a future commercial City Centre. Its proximity to the PCA Stadium, as well as unrivaled transportation links to Chandigarh make it a suitable choice. The recent Master Plan of Mohali has been recently extended up to 114 sectors. The iconic PUDA Bhawan-official headquarters of the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority, initiated by KBS Sidhu, an IAS officer, signifies the towering role of PUDA vis-a-vis Mohali. Now, PUDA's functions of planning and urban development have been transferred to the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA); initially DC Mohali had been named as its Chief Administrator, but now a separate and full-time IAS officer has been so appointed. Cricket StadiumIn 1992, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) unveiled a plan to build a state of the art facility complete with a separate practise ground - to be built in a swampy area in Mohali . The PCA invested heavily in the ground, a swimming pool, health club, tennis court, library, restaurant, and bar and outdoor & indoor cricket practice nets were incorporated into the plans. Most of the Punjab-based national cricketers train in Mohali, including Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Dinesh Mongia, Manpreet Gony and Punjab cricket team.  Corporate InvestmentWhile Mohali houses many state-local companies like PTL (Punjab Tractor Limited), ICI Paints, and the Godrej Group, its reputation as a home for large, multinational corporations is growing. Quark, Mohali Infosys, the well-known Indian IT services major, had a development center in Mohali, which has now moved to Chandigarh Technology Park. Global tech giants like Dell, Quark, Philips, Sebiz Infotech, SCL (Semiconductor Complex Limited), and PUNCOM have followed. Denver-based Quark has created the $500M, 46-acre (190,000 m2) QuarkCity in Mohali, complete with a residential complex comprising 30% of the 'city'; the shopping, entertainment, medical, and educational district consume another 10%. It is expected to generate 25,000 direct, and 100,000 indirect jobs. QuarkCity is a 51-acre (210,000 m2), multi-use development that includes a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). QuarkCity is located in the district of Mohali, Punjab, within the extended grid of Le Corbusier’s modern city of Chandigarh, 265 km (166 miles) north of India’s capital city of New Delhi.  District AdministrationThe Deputy Commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service, is the overall in-charge of the General Administration in the Districts of India
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« on: July 02, 2010, 10:26:44 AM »
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« on: July 02, 2010, 08:18:48 AM »
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power ne sharif jatt da kina bura haal karta bas kar tamlu... vichara munda dhol varga ta haal bura ho gaya
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« on: July 02, 2010, 08:01:28 AM »
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« on: July 02, 2010, 07:31:08 AM »
History
Harmandir Sahib - Golden Temple Amritsar
Amritsar is one of Punjab´s principal cities, dating back in history over 400 years. It is known more for the world famous Golden Temple, the seat of Sikh religion.Situated on the north-western border of India, the city is also gateway for the travelers on the overland route through Pakistan. The Wagah border, which is the check-post is about 29 kms away. Amritsar literally means "the pool of nectar", the name derived from a pool constructed at the sacred site in the 16th century, gifted by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to Guru Ramdas, the fourth preceptor of the Sikh faith.
Under instructions from Guru Amar Das Sahib, this city was founded by Guru Ram Das Sahib in 1574, on the land bought by him for an amount of rupees 700 from the owners of the village Tung. (Earlier Guru Ram Das Sahib had begun building Santokhsar Sarovar, near erstwhile village of Sultanwind in 1564 {according to one source in 1570}. It could not be completed before 1588). In 1574, Guru Ram Das Sahib built his residence and moved to this place. At that time, it was known as Guru-Da-Chakk. (Later, it came to be known as Chakk Ram Das). Guru Ram Das Sahib began excavation of the Amritsar Sarovar (tank) in 1577. It was ready by 1581. This tank was renovated by Guru Arjun Sahib in 1586. Since then this city is known as Amritsar (after the name of the Sarovar). The foundation of the Darbar Sahib had been laid by Guru Arjan Sahib on January 3, 1588. (Later, it was propagated that the foundation stone of Darbar Sahib was laid by Sain Mian Mir, a Muslim holy man. Sain Mian Mir was very friendly with Guru Sahib but the foundation of Darbar Sahib was laid by Guru Sahib himself). In 1590, Guru Arjan Sahib moved to village Wadali where Guru Hargobind Sahib was born on June 19, 1590. By 1601, the Darbar Sahib was fully ready. In 1603-04, the first volume of Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptures, was prepared in this city and was installed at Darbar Sahib on August 16, 1604.
It is here that Akal Takht Sahib (Throne of the Almighty) was revealed by Guru Hargobind Sahib in 1609. Two flags representing temporal and spiritual authority (Sikh sovereignty) have been set up in front of Akal Takht Sahib. Here Guru Hargobind Sahib wore two swords of Miri and Piri (temporal and transcendental authority). The building of Akal Takht Sahib was twice demolished by Afghan armies and was very badly damaged by the Indian regime (in June 1984). The Indian government repaired in in September 1984. The Sikhs began demolishing it on January 26, 1986. The present structure has been constructed by five service-groups headed by Baba Thakar Singh of Bhindran-Mehta Jatha.
On April 13, 1634, the Mogul army attacked Guru Hargobind Sahib here. From 1635 to 1698, Amritsar remained in the control of the Mina family (descendants of Pirthi Chand). During this period, on November 23, 1664, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib visited the town. In April 1698, Bhai Mani Singh was appointed as the caretaker of the shrines of Amritsar.
The Mogul chief of Patti tried to occupy Amritsar several times. One such attempt was made in April 1709. The Sikhs, under the command of Bhai Mani Singh and Bhai Tara Singh of Dall-Wan, repelled this attack. When Baba Banda Singh Bahadur occupied several areas in the Punjab, Bhai Mani Singh chose to leave Amritsar in order to avoid the Mogul attacks.
On December 30, 1711, the Mogul emperor, Bahadur Shah, granted Ajit Singh Palit the charge of Amritsar in order to use him against Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. After the death of Bahadur Shah, Ajit Singh Palit returned to Delhi. In 1721, Bhai Mani Singh returned to Amritsar and re-started regular worship. His first act was to solve a dispute between so-called Tat Khalsa and so-called Bandai Khalsa for the right to the management of the shrines at Amritsar.
On March 29, 1733, a major gathering of the Sikhs was held here in front of Akal Takht Sahib. During the same time a Sarbat Khalsa gathering was also held. It discussed the Mogul offer of Nawab-hood. In April 1734, Bhai Mani Singh was arrested and was martyred at Lahore on June 24, 1734.
In 1740, Massa Ranghar, a debauched official, desecrated Darbar Sahib. He was punished by Bhai Sukkha Singh and Bhai Mahtab Singh, on August 11, 1740. In 1757 Afghan army demolished Darbar Sahib and Akal Takht Sahib. Baba Dip Singh led several thousand Sikhs against the Afghan. A major battle was fought on November 11, 1757. Baba Dip Singh and several thousand Sikhs embraced martyrdom. Again, in 1762, the Darbar Sahib complex was demolished by Afghan army. On December 1, 1764, the Afghan army made another attack. 30 Sikhs, led by Jathedar Gurbakhsh Singh, fought against mammoth Afghan army and embraced martyrdom. In 1765, the Sikhs began re-construction of the shrines. The central part was ready by 1776. Around 1830, Ranjit Singh gold-plated some part of the inner section of the Darbar Sahib. (It harmed this Sikh institution as some ignorant people began unjustly calling it Golden Temple).
In 1846, the British established themselves in the Lahore Darbar, with a Resident in the Court; and, Amritsar became a place of frequent visits by the British. In order to keep sanctity of the city, H. M. Lawrence, the British Resident, issued an order, dated March 24, 1847, asking the English people to follow the Sikh protocol while visiting the Sikh centres. In 1858, a Municipal Committee was set up here. In 1862, train services between Lahore and Amritsar were started. Khalsa College, the first Sikh college was established here in 1892. [In 1969 Guru Nanak University was established here]. In 1913, the city was electrified. In September 1915, the British declared Amritsar a "Holy City". (This order was undeclaredly annulled after August 15, 1947 by the Indian regime). On April 13, 1919, General Dyer opened fire on the gathering, at Jallianwala Bagh, near Darbar Sahib, killed 379 people and wounded another 1200. The the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (S.G.P.C.) and the Shiromani Akali Dal were established here in 1920.
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« on: July 02, 2010, 07:05:05 AM »
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« on: July 02, 2010, 06:39:32 AM »
In 1704 Anandpur was under an extended siege by the allied forces of the Mughals and the hill chiefs. Provisions were completely exhausted and the Khalsa lived on leaves and the bark of trees. The Jats of Majha made up their mind to go home. The Guru would not let them leave unless they signed a disclaimer saying that they were no longer the Sikhs of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Out of hundreds of Sikhs, only forty put their thumb impression on the disclaimer; they were then permitted to leave Anandpur. This was during the siege of Sri Anandpur Sahib, which lasted eight months long, resulting in about 10,000 Sikh Soldiers under the 10th Master, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji giving a devasting defeat to the one million mughals who had invaded the holy city. Each of the Hill Rajas, except about three groups were fighting along side the Mughal Imperial Army.
The forty deserters from Anandpur lived in the Majha region in the district of Amritsar. In one of their villages, called Jhabal, there lived a brave woman named Mai Bhago. She was known for her faith and courage, and she had a great zeal to serve the Guru. Her blood boiled at the timidity of those who, beaten by the ravages of the prolonged siege of Anandpur, disclaimed Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji to return to their homes. She was smitten at the ignominy shown by these forty deserters. Mai Bhago charged them with cowardice and lack of faith. She was determined to wipe out this stain of infamy on Majha Singhs.
She went around the neighbouring villages and exhorted the women folk not to be hospitable to the deserters who had disclaimed the Guru. She shamed and censured the Singhs for their cowardice and eventually brought them back to the path of devotion and sacrifice. She, donning a man's dress, inspired them to return to the fold of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Feeling ashamed for their act of cowardice, they followed her banner and joined in the famous battle of Muktsar, which was fought against the Mughal forces at Khidrana in the district of Ferozepur.
(Mai Bhago)
Mai Bhago vowed to suffer death on the blood-stained battlefield on behalf of the Guru. She fought so well in their ranks that she disposed of several Muslim soldiers. The "Chali Mukte" led by the great female general Mai Bhago had brought such damage onto the Mughal force of 10 000 strong, they had no option but to retreat. This battle can be found inside the British War History Wonders. At the end of the battle, when Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was looking for survivors, Mai Bhago, who was lying wounded, greeted him. She told him how the forty deserters had valiantly laid down their lives fighting in the battlefield. Guru Saheb was greatly touched by her sense of remorse, self-sacrifice, and heroism. Mai Bhago recovered and remained in the Guru's presence after the battle of Muktsar.
When Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji along with his Sikhs was collecting the dead bodies for cremation, he found one of them named Mahan Singh still clinging to life. On seeing the Guru, he made an effort to rise, the Guru at once took him in his embrace, and sat down with him. Mahan Singh tearful and exhausted, requested the great Master to destroy the Bedahwa the letter disclaiming his being a Sikh of the Guru. Before Mahan Singh died his merciful Guru took the document and tore it up. Showing infinite mercy towards his followers he named the 40 deserters who had fought until there last breath, after returning to Sri Anandpur Sahib and fighting for their beloved Guru, the Chali Mukte (40 liberated ones).
Chali Mukte
CHALI MUKTE, lit. forty (chali) liberated ones (mukte), is how a band of 40 brave Sikhs who laid down their lives fighting near the dhab or lake of Khidrana, also called Isharsar, on 29 December 1705 against a Mughal force pursuing Guru Gobind Singh are remembered in Sikh history and daily in the Sikh ardas or supplicatory prayer offered individually or at gatherings at the end of all religious services. Guru Gobind Singh, who had watched the battle from a nearby mound praised the martyrs' valour and blessed them as Chali Mukte, the Forty Immortals. After them Khidrana became Muktsar - the Pool of Liberation.
Etymologically, mukta from Sanskrit mukt means 'liberated, delivered, emancipated,' especially from the cycle of birth and death. Mukti (liberation, emancipation) in Sikhism is the highest spiritual goal of human existence, and mukt or mukta is the one who has achieved this state of final beatitude. Mukta, also means a pearl, and the word would thus signify a title or epithet of distinction. It was probably in this sense that the five Sikhs, who on 30 March 1699 received the vows of the Khalsa immediately after the first five Panj Piare (q.v.), were blessed with the title mukta, plural mukte.
The term Chali Mukte is also used sometimes for the martyrs whom were attacked by a huge army, which had been in pursuit of the 40 Sikhs, their Guru and the two older Sahibzadas since the evacuation of Anandpur by Guru Gobind Singh during the night 5-6 December. Encircled and hopelessly outnumbered at Chamkaur on 7 December, they engaged the enemy in small sorties throughout the day. Two of those sorties were led by their Guru's two oldest sons the Sahibzadas.
The Guru had previously created the Khalsa making his men his equal. Now Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji told the survivors of his plan to challenge his attackers the next morning joining his sons, the Sahibzadas, in Sach Khand. The five remaining Singhs were Bhai Dharam Singh, (the two remaining Panj Pyare), Bhai Man Singh, Bhai Sangat Singh and finally Bhai Sant Singh. They begged Guru Ji to escape, they said, "At Kesgarh Sahib we watched you beseeching the five beloved ones to initiate you with Amrit. You had said then, I am of the Khalsa, and the Khalsa is mine. Today we ask in the capacity of the Khalsa beseeching you to leave Chamkaur and escape to a safer place."
Guru Saheb had no choice now but to accept their demands. It was decided that Guru Ji, Man Singh and the two Panj Pyare would leave the fort and that they would dress Sant Singh to look like Guru Ji because he had an uncanny resemblence to Guru Saheb. Guru Ji killed the few soldiers that were on watch. Then they left in the pitch dark the Guru clapped his hands three times saying "PeerÚ Hind Rahaavat" ("The "Peer" of India is Leaving").
They all shouted Sat Sri Akal and scattered in different directions. The mughals who couldn't see where anyone was, ended up killing several of their own while Guru Ji and the three Sikhs escaped.
Wazir Khan, the faujdar of Sirhind, denied the next day of the prize he had so eagerly and treacherously hounded, must have been furious. He would soon release that fury on the Guru's remaining sons and their grandmother who, betrayed by their old family cook Gangu, soon fell into his hands back at Sirhind.
While there is no unanimity over the names of the martyrs of Muktsar and Chamkaur Sahib, the five Muktas who comprised the first batch of Sikhs to receive amrit at the hands of the Panj Piare are given in Rahitnama by Bhai Daya Singh as Ram Singh, Fateh Singh, Deva Singh, Tahil Singh and Isar Singh. No other details of these five are available except that an old manuscript of Bhai Prahlad Singh's Rahitnama is said to contain a note associating Ram Singh and Deva Singh with the village of Bughiana, Tahil Singh and Isar Singh with Dall-Van and Fateh Singh with Kurdpur Mangat.
According to Bhai Chaupa Singh, his Rahitnama or code of conduct was drafted by muktas. The text is said to have received Guru Gobind Singh's approval on 7 Jeth 1757 Bk / 5 May 1700. It appears that the title of mukta was bestowed subsequently also on persons other than the original five. The number of muktas is recorded variously in old Sikh texts. For instance, Kesar Singh Chhibbar, Bansavallnama Dasan Patshahlan Ka, mentions 14, and Kuir Singh, gurbilas Patshahi X, 25.
But the muktas universally celebrated in the Sikh tradition are the forty martyrs of Muktsar who earned this title by sacrificing their lives for the Guru and who redeemed their past apostasy of having disowned their Guru and deserted him, when driven to desperation by the prolonged siege of Anandpur by the Rajput hill chiefs and Mughal forces by having their disclaimer torn by the Guru.
They were led by Mai Bhago and Mahan Singh Brar.
Arts
Gurdass Mann the living legend of Punjabi music belongs to Gidderbaha. TV actor and director Mangal Dhillon is a product of Govt College, Muktsar. Gugu Gill the Punjabi actor is resident of Mani Khera village. Mehar Mittal, Hakem Singh and Ashok Masti famous Punjabi artist also belong to this district.
Shaminder Singh the hero of "Dukhbhajan Tera Naam" also a great writer and known singer in Indian film Industry also belong to this district.
Literature
Specialties of the Region
The Muktsari jutti is famous throughout the world. The shops making and selling these pieces of art are located around the Gurudwara Sahib in the heart of Muktsar city.
Gidderbaha manufactures naswaar which is supplied throughout India.
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« on: July 02, 2010, 06:28:09 AM »
  sant baba harnam singh ji  Baba Sewa Singh ji Brief Life History of
Sant Baba Harnam Singh Ji “Ram Pur Khere Wale”
In the Doaba Region of Punjab, if we go from Hoshiar Pur to Dasuya (once the capital of King Viraat of
Mahabharta times), then almost at a distance of 30 Kms, before the town of Garhdiwala, on the Western
side of the main road, a highly elevated Nishaan Sahib will be visible which indicates and shows a snow
white elegant building, called Gurdwara Ram Pur Khera. The locals call it “Khera Sahib”. Asking from an
elderly person of this area it can be known that the blissful, oozing atmosphere of modern Ram Pur
Khera was a deserted, lonely and fearful place in the 1950’s. The general masses of the area were so
frightened from the place that they avoided even passing nearby it. A huge cluster of “Banyan” trees,
wild plants and bushes, long and tangled vegetation around it was the natural shelter for the wild
animals and serpents. Even the rays of the sun could not touch the ground due to the roothless growth
of underneath plants, so this piece of land was deserted, left out and discarded for human growth. Only
the evil spirits, ghosts and witches were ruling over here, resulting in the increase of area of this cursed
mound. Such was the gripping fear and terrible thought in the minds of the general public that what to
say of entering this dreaded place, nobody dared pointing to it.
By the order of the great Guru, Sant Baba Harnam Singh Ji converted this cursed land into a holy shrine
of Sikh religion by his constant, hard and austere meditation of “Naam-Simran”. He made it a centre of
Sikh preachings and practical way of spiritual advancement. History has recorded his name in its
Golden Pages.
Sant Baba Harnam Singh Ji was born in the village Dhugga Kalan, Tehsil Dasuya, District Hoshiar Pur
(Punjab) in 1897, in the month of July. Baba Ji’s father’s name was S. Achhar Singh Ji and mother’s
name was Bibi Narain Kaur Ji. Baba Ji had four brothers and two sisters. The religious teachings of the
gursikh family and the congenial atmosphere of the home helped the talents of the holy soul to nourish
and develop easily in Sikh way of life. Since the childhood, due to his pre-natal deeds, Baba Ji had been
pondering over the thought of leading his entire life based upon the teachings and practices of great
Shri Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji.
As in those days of Punjab, there was no awakening on the side of education so Baba Ji could not get
his formal school education but even then in order to link himself with gurbaani, he learned Gurmkhi
(Punjabi) script from his village Sikh Priest (Granthi Sahib). Baba Ji was still in his teenage when he lost
his parents, with the passage of time he began to help his brothers in the field of cultivation but
internally he remained deeply spiritual as he knew that the real goal of human life was to unite with the
Almighty. So keeping this goal in mind and to have true spiritual direction he began to search for any
good saint who-so-ever he may be from the neighboring area.
In those days in Baba Ji’s own village Dhugga Kalan, an Udhasi Saadhu whose name was Santokh Dass
came and lodged him self on the bank of the village pond but Baba Ji did not go to see him. It began to
rain by the grace of God and this Sadhu justifying his own name remained sitting in the rain and he did
not go to the village for food. It rained continuously for three days. Baba Ji looked at him from a distance
in the morning and evening daily, thinking that he would have gone but he did not. His firmness and
contentment affected Baba Ji’s soul. Baba Ji picked up dry wooden sticks, food and other eatables and
went to Sadhu Santokh Dass. The pile of chaff (Dhoonhi, a sort of fire lit by udhasi sadhus for meditation)
was ignited, he became overjoyed after giving langar to the saadhu.
Now it became the daily routine of Baba Ji to give wooden fuel for the chaff and langar both times. Not
only this there was no arrangement of drinking water on the place, so Baba Ji used to bring buckets full
of water for Santokh Dass daily. In the rest of the day he used to help his brothers in farming. Baba Ji
served this saadhu for complete eleven years without a single break. One day when he was working in
the farm an intense thought over powered his mind, “What am I?” He left his work, sat and thought. “I
am not a mere body; there is some conscious driving force within me”
Thinking this he went to saadhu, leaving his work incomplete. After respectfully greeting him, Baba Ji
put forward the same question. Sadhu Santokh Dass remained silent for some time and then replied,
“Harnam Singh! If you want to ask this question then put some ash on your body and become my
disciple”. Baba Ji was extremely hurt on this answer. He thought if this saadhu thinks that I am a Sikh,
then I am a Sikh. I have been serving him, taking him as a saadhu who should be away from jealousy
and rivalary but this saadhu creates discrimination between a Sikh and Udhasi. Immediately Baba Ji
replied “I have been serving you considering a saadhu of par-excellence. If you do not want to tell me
any thing without making me your disciple, having ash on my head and body then listen, I am a Sikh and
at any cost I will not put ash on my body to become any body’s disciple so better it is, I will not ask you
anything onward”
Baba Ji’s confidence in saadhu Santokh Dass was totally smashed. Now only the creator had to be
hoped for. He continued his search for divinity from Sikh Saints. He wanted to meet any saint who was
in unison with the almighty God and who should tell him how did he meet Him? Which methods should
be applied for His grace? But on this side too, he could not succeed. Every saadhu said “no doubt we
will give you teaching from Shri Guru Granth Sahib but you will have to keep a relationship of a Guru
and Chela. For so many days this topic was discussed with so many saints according to Gurbaani but
they all insisted upon the necessity of a physical Guru. Baba Ji thought that if with the passage of time
the body of the Guru vanishes or passes away then you need to search for another one. When the true
Guru has handed us over to Shiri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and ordered us that our Guru is SHABAD, so why
should we take shelter of any body except this.
Having disappointment from all sides Baba Ji stepped in to the state of penance (Vairaag). Three days
passed in this state of mind. At last he went to his village Gurdwara Sahib. In the state of utmost
humility and penance he prayed before Shiri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, “O True Lord! I have left all other
hopes and now present fully for your shelter. Please bless me with your grace. I request you to mingle
me with thy form. Now I will not leave your door steps and would not beg from any body else”
During this time of prayer a voice was heard saying this, “Harnam Singh! Be Baptized (Take AMRIT ), do
not be dejected.” Baba Ji got true direction and within few days he got baptized by taking Amrit. Now
he was very anxious and excited to have glimpses of almighty. He got up early in the morning, after
taking a bath and doing sacred Nitnem, he performed all the duties assigned to him by his brothers.
During working hours, he continued reciting Mool-Mantra and Gurmantra (Waheguru). Every breath of
life was captured and none went without recitation. It was tinged with gurbani and Naam Simran. The
Meeting with almighty was being awaited like a lady suffering from the wounds and pangs of separation.
This deep rooted inner pain got channelised in the form of a prayer.
Up to now Baba Ji was 21 years old. During this time his elder brother Bhai Tara Singh Ji bought a piece
of land in Sargodha (Pakistan). Whole family shifted to this place to look after this land. Baba Ji also
accompanied them to help in farming. After finishing his day’s hard work he used to go to drain of a
canal nearby his residence, a solitary place where he always had his Nitnem and recited Mool-Mantra
and Gurmantra regularly. To remain alert to do Simran, he even used to stand in the flowing canal
water. He would come back to residence after midnight. After having a little rest he again got up, eased
himself, took bath, did Nitnem and prepare himself for worldly duties. Baba Ji used to say that there was
not a single day when he lagged behind from his brothers in getting up. This practice continued for a
long time.
One night holy tenth Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji came in the dream of Baba Ji’s elder brother Bhai
Tara Singh and instructed him, “ Spare Bhai Harnam Singh from his household jobs now, he has to
struggle very hard, he has been assigned some other duty.” Next morning Bhai Tara Singh called his all
brothers and told what he got instruction at night as “you may take it as a dream or reality, I have been
ordered by the great Guru. I have got full faith in it and we should abide by Guru Ji’s order.” All the
brothers unanimously agreed and freed Baba Ji from his duties. Now Baba Ji devoted his full time for
Naam Simran and Chanting Gurbani Shabads. By this time Baba Ji got very clear glimpses of Shri Guru
Nanak Dev Ji and he was enjoying the bliss of spiritual heights. Gursikhs from far and near began to
visit Baba Ji for their betterment.
Now in 1947 when partition took place between India and Pakistan, Baba Ji’s family shifted from
Sargodha to Dhoul Pur (Rajasthan). He went there to look after the new land but the austere routine of
Nitnem and Naam Simran continued. One day when Baba Ji was deeply engrossed in meditation
enjoying the bliss of consciousness, the Great Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji appeared and ordered,
“Bhai Harnam Singh! You leave this solitary place and go to your own area which is caught in the mud of
atheism. Guide those people on the path of Gurmat and preach the principles of Sikhism.”
This ordered version went deep in to the mind and sounded in a question, “O Great Guru! Where should
I go? Village? Or any other place?” Satguru Ji replied “Now you are not to go to stay in your village.
There is a deserted and barren place at a distance of 4 to 5 miles in the eastern direction of your village,
make the place a centre. You do not have to worry about any thing, Almighty will arrange your affairs.”
The place was also seen in the vision of Baba Ji as a huge cluster of “Banyan” trees having so many
under plants which gave it a shape of dense forest. There was no room over here, nothing but thorny
bushes and tall trees.
Although from within Baba Ji wanted to enjoy the blessed pleasure of Naam in solitude yet it was the
order of the great Guru to leave this lovely loneliness and preach Gurmat while wandering. Baba Ji
arrived on the place Ram Pur (Theh), it was then called. Baba Ji did immense meditation on this place.
Baba Ji himself tested the truth of one line of Sukhmani Sahib, experimentally proved its authenticity by
living without food and water for forty days. The line was “imrqk kau jIvwlnhwr ] BUKy kau dyvq ADwr”
that “He gives food to the hungry.” So many miracles happened. All the incidents can neither be written
nor recorded in this short introduction. For details, it is requested to read the biography of Baba Ji,
written by his successor Sant Sewa Singh Ji in his book “Se Kinehiya?” This book is a light house which
will tell you the mysterious ways and hidden secrets of Gurbani and Gurmat.
Now living in Guru’s order and with the inspiration of Saadh Sangat (congregation), the mound of Ram
Pur was turned in to “Gurdwara Ram Pur Khera.” The number of Naam seekers and spiritual inquisitives
began to increase day by day. Baba Ji used to give personal guidance and advise in every affairs of the
gursikhs. Weekly Naam Abhiaas Kamaaee Smagam was started. Thousands of men and women came in
contact with Baba Ji to get happy, healthy, cultured and spiritually enlightened life but Baba Ji never
joined them to his own physical existence. On the contrary, he put them into the Shabad Guru (Shri
Guru Granth Sahib)’s lap. No doubt he did favors to so many people in every sphere of life but he got it
done through Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji only. Every sort of guidance, doubt clearance and vague ideas
were clarified through Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji only. He used to do Ardaass and take Hukamnaama and
then to act or react accordingly.
Still persons are living who can tell the greatness of this spiritual tower. The places and the things are
there which can tell and testify the truth of this great Saint. His firm belief was that the Gurbaani is the
supreme entity in this world. No one should be bowed to except this Living Guru. So he gave utmost
regard and respect to Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Thus the great religious dignitaries like Sant Baba
Kartar Singh Ji Khalsa, Sant Baba Jarnail Singh Ji “Bhindran Wale” came very close and were deeply
impressed by Baba Ji.
The desire to see the entire “Khalsa Panth” in its high morale was deep rooted in the mind of Baba Ji, so
he meditated purely for this cause from Vaisakhi 1976 to Vaisakhi 1979 and did Ardaass in the feet of
Almighty. This was the time when emergency had been declared in India. Even in this crucial time Baba
Ji joined hands with Sant Baba Kartar Singh Ji and other Sikh leaders and awakened the general masses
by arranging religious processions, meetings and discussions. One such procession was also started
from Gurdwara Ram Pur Khera to commemorate 300 years of martyrdom of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur
Sahib Ji. Baba Ji did his maximum in this aspect.
In social fields roads, bridges and religious buildings were constructed. Khalsa Schools and colleges
were given immense financial help, the poor students were given higher education to get good jobs.
Free eye camps, free medical facilities were given to the needy. Even now with the co-operation of
saadh sangat this practice is continued by Baba Ji’s successor Sant Baba Sewa Singh Ji in which
permanent allopathic and homeopathic clinics, centre for eye treatment having modern facilities, old
age care home, keertan vidayala, training institute for Sikh preachers have been setup and providing
free service.
As Baba Ji has dedicated his life to Guru and Khalsa Panth, even in the last days of his life he did not
hesitate joining religious crusade (Dharam Yudh Mocha) in 1982. Though Sant Baba Jarnail Singh Ji
Bhindran Wale and Sant Longowal persuaded Baba Ji not to go to the jail due to his old age and unsound
health yet along with thousands of his followers he went to the jail and helped the morcha financially
also. Even in the jail so many persons got baptized by Baba Ji’s inspiration. Ultimately, due to the
unbearable and hard conditions of the jail, Baba Ji’s physical condition went from bad to worse. No
doubt he was given expert medical treatment but he could not recover and breathed his last on 4
January 1983 in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Sikh Nation honored him with a status
of “Shaheed” on his Dusehra (Antim Ardaass).
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Mansa is a city and a municipal council in Mansa district in the Indian state of Punjab. It is the administrative headquarters of Mansa district.
The population is Punjabi-speaking and is wedded to the culture of the Malwa belt of Punjab.
The district has an area of 2174 km² and a population of 688,630 (2001 census), with a population density of 317 persons per km². The district is roughly triangular in shape, and is bounded on the northwest by Bathinda District, on North by Barnala District on the northeast by Sangrur District, and on the south by Haryana state. The district is divided into three tehsils, Budhlada, Mansa, and Sardulgarh. The Ghaggar River flows through Sardulgarh tehsil and Bhakhda river near Jhunir in the southwestern corner of the district. It is situated on the rail line between Bathinda-Jind-Delhi section and also situated on Barnala-Sardulgarh-Sirsa Road.
Agriculture and Industry
Mansa is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab and therefore fondly called the "Area of white gold". Indeed agriculture forms the backbone of the district economy. During the months of November and December a visitor to this part of Punjab shall be the proud witness to the pristine, milky white bloom of cotton, as nature blossoms in her full glory. The view is indeed breath taking. While traversing the countryside, one gets a feeling of sailing through clouds. Industrially, the district is very deficient, yet some trade and industry is being carried out in urban areas. Major Project of Thermal Power Plant is going to construct soon in 2008 which will start producing power by 2012.
History of town Mansa
The town is said to have been founded by Bhai Gurdas who hailed from Dhingar, Distt. Mansa. He is said to have been married at this place among the Dhaliwal Jat Sikh. Once he came to his in-laws to take his wife along with him but they refused to send her. At this, Bhai Gurdas sat in meditation before the house of his in-laws. After some time, the parents of the girl agreed to send their daughter with Bhai Gurdas. But he refused to take her along with him, stating that he had now renounced the worldly way of life. In his memory, his Smadh was constructed where a fair is held every year in March-April. People in large numbers attend the fair and offer Laddus and Gur at Smadh. Class ‘A’ municipality has been functioning in the town since 1952.
Geography
Mansa is located at 29.98°N 75.38°E. It has an average elevation of 212 metres (695 feet).
Education
Mansa is a rural town basically with the lowest literacy rate in the state, still the students of this town has done well in medical/engineering areas. Lack of colleges and institutes forces students to go out and study, which might not be possible for all the families, thus it compounds to the existing educational problems. It poses serious problems specially for the education of girls, where parents are reluctant to send their girls out of the town, thus even if the girls have potential to perform well, due to lacking facilities they are forced to stay at home. Mansa comes under classified backward areas of Punjab state and students get reservation in the govt quota for jobs or for higher studies.
Town needs serious attention from the government for the growth and development. The roads are in bad state, sewage water is another big problem and specially in rainy season, posing threat for disease outbreak.
In the past, there have been increased number of cancer cases in the area for which various governments have "said" and promised to do a lot, but practically nothing has been done to find out what is the actual cause of problem.
Past few years have seen some changes with opening of new schools and B.Ed colleges but still a lot remains to be done and the area needs a strong leader who can advocate the voice of the people and work in the true sense for the development of area.
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« on: June 30, 2010, 07:13:22 AM »
Kapurthala (Punjabi: ਕਪੂਰਥਲਾ, Hindi: कपूरथला) is a city in Punjab state of India. It is the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala District. It was the capital of the Kapurthala State, a princely state in British India. The secular and aesthetic mix of the city with its prominent buildings based on French and Indo-Saracenic architecture self-narrate its princely past.
Kapurthala Principality
Kapurthala Principality was in the Punjab ruled by the Ahluwalia dynasty, which is commonly known as the "Walia dynasty" in urban areas and had an area of 652 square miles (1,690 km2). The 1901 population was 314,341, showing an increase of 5% over the previous decade. At the time, estimated gross revenue was Rs 178,000 year.
History
Princely flag of Kapurthala
The history of the Town of Kapurthala goes back as early as the 11th Century when it is said to have been founded by Rana Kapur, a scion of the ruling house of Jaisalmer (Rajasthan). The present royal family of Kapurthala is descended from Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, a contemporary of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah, who by his intelligence and bravery made himself the leading Sikh of his day.
At one time it held possessions on both sides of the Sutlej, and also in the Bari Doab. The cis-Sutlej estates and scattered tracts in the Bari Doab were forfeited owing to the hostility of the chief in the First Sikh War; but the latter were afterwards restored in recognition of the loyalty of Raja Randhir Singh during the mutiny of 1857, when he led a contingent to Oudh which did good service. He also received a grant of land in Oudh, 700 m² in extent, yielding a gross rental of 89,000. In Oudh, however, he exercises no sovereign powers, occupying only the status of a large landholder, with the title of Raja-i-Rajagan.
Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI , GCIE , GBE
Raja Sir Jagatjit Singh, K.C.S.I., was born in 1872, succeeded his father in 1877, and attained his majority in 1890. During the Tirah expedition of 1897-98 the Kapurthala imperial service infantry took a prominent part. The territory is crossed by the railway from Jalandhar to Amritsar. The state has a large export trade in wheat, sugar, and cotton. The hand-painted cloths and metal-work of Phagwara are well known.
Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI , GCIE , GBE
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Kapurthala had a population of 84,361. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Kapurthala has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 67%, and female literacy is 62%. In Kapurthala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Monuments & Buildings
The City of Kapurthala has several buildings and places of interest linked to its local history such as the Sainik School (Formerly Jagatjit Palace), Shalamar Bagh (Gardens), District Courts buildings, Moorish Mosque, Panch Mandir ("Five Temples"), Clock Tower, State Gurudwara, Kanjli Wetlands, Guru Nanak Sports Stadium, Jagjit Club, and the NJSA Government college.
Sainik School (Jagatjit Palace)
It has the much renowned Sainik School, formerly known as Jagatjit Palace, is housed in what was formerly the palace of the erstwhile Maharajah of Kapurthala state, HRH Maharajah Jagatjit Singh. The palace building has a spectacular architecture based on the Palace of Versailles and Fontainebleau spread over a total area of 200 acres. It was designed by a French architect M. Marcel. Its magnificent Durbar Hall (Diwan-E-Khas) is one of the finest in India and the Plaster of Paris figures and painted ceilings represent the finest features of French art and archiecture. The construction of this palace was commenced in 1900 and completed in 1908.
Sainik School, Kapurthala
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« on: June 30, 2010, 06:47:16 AM »
The old town of Ferozepore, known more for its cantonment, was once an important trade centre. The town, which occupied pride of place in the British Empire, is today sidelined as it has lost all its commercial value with the closing of the border at Hussainiwala after Independence. Moga, Muktsar and Faridkot were earlier part of Ferozepore district that is believed to have got its name from Feroz Shah Tughlaq or a Bhatti chief, named Feroze Khan.
The Manj Rajputs say the town was named after their chief Feroze Khan, who lived in the middle of the 16th century. The principal traders were Bhabras. When the place was struck by a pestilence in 1543, traders moved to Kot Isa Khan.
The influence of the Sikhs on the region started from 1758, when they defeated Adina Beg, Mughal Governor of Lahore. Three years later, when Hari Singh, chief of Bhangi misl, captured Kasur and nearby areas, one of his sardars, Gurja (Gujar) Singh, along with his brother Nushaha Singh and his two nephews - Gurbakhsh Singh and Mastan Singh - took possession of Ferozepore. Later, Gurja (Gujar) Singh gave Ferozepore to his nephew, Gurbakhsh Singh. The Ferozepore territory then contained 37 villages.
In 1792, Gurbakhsh Singh, while dividing his possessions among his four sons, gave the fort and territory of Ferozepore to his second son Dhanna Singh. In 1819, Dhanna Singh died, leaving his widow Lachman Kaur. In 1820, Lachman Kaur went for a pilgrimage to the shrines of Haridwar, Gaya and Jagannath after having placed her father-in-law, Gurbakhsh Singh, in charge of the territory. During Lachman Kaur's pilgrimage, her husband's nephew, Baghel Singh, gained admittance to the fort under the pretext of visiting his grandfather, and occupied it.
After about three years in 1823, on her return from the pilgrimage, Lachman Kaur made an appeal to the British authorities against the occupation by Baghel Singh. Capt Ross, the Deputy Superintendent of Sikh Affairs, represented her case to the Lahore agent. Maharaja Ranjit Singh recalled Baghel Singh, and allowed Lachman Kaur to rule Ferozepore. When Lachman Kaur, who was issueless, died in December 1835, the estate came under the possession of the British Government. In July 1838, Chanda Singh and Jhanda Singh, the two brothers of Baghel Singh (he died in 1826), made a claim to inherit the estate. But the case was decided against them.
The economy of the town was on the decline at the time of the British annexation. In 1838, the population of Ferozepore town was 2,732. In 1841, it rose to 4,841, mainly due to efforts of Sir H. Lawrence, who built a market place towards the east of the old fort, which is now no more. The main market was also completed under his supervision.
There was a time when the town was used surrounded by a wall, which had 10 gates, namely Delhi Gate, Mori Gate, Baghdadi Gate, Zira Gate, Makhu Gate, Bansanwala Gate, Amritsari Gate, Kasuri Gate, Multani Gate and Magzini Gate, providing protection to people living inside. Five of the gates are now no more, while the existing ones - Kasuri Gate, Multani Gate, Baghdadi Gate, Makhu Gate and Amritsari Gate - are in a state of utter neglect.
Rani-ka-Taalab, named after Lachman Kaur, is now a dry tank. Situated on a campus of an educational institute, it has the samadhis of Lachman Kaur and her husband Sardar Dhanna Singh on its side.
The temple of Radha-Krishan and Lord Shiva are also situated near the samadhis.
Old records state that Moti Bazar and Hira Mandi in the town were once big markets selling pearls and diamonds, respectively. Before Partition, Hira Mandi was the abode of singing girls. Most of the town's markets and lanes do not bear any number. They are named after eminent local personalities and philanthropists. For instance, some of them are called Gali Dugglan, Mohalla Sodhian, Mohalla Baurianwala, Basti Shekhan, Basti Balochan, Hata Khuda Bakhsh, Kuchha Harnam Das and Gali Kumrianwali.
Once the town was surrounded by gardens, including Tulsi Ram Bagh, Gole Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Ram Sukh Das Bagh and Kanshi Ram Bagh. Gole Bagh was the only garden, which was under the supervision of the municipality. The remaining gardens were either the property of individuals or trusts. Around 1960, these individuals and trusts started disposing of the garden land as it became difficult for them to maintain it.
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« on: June 29, 2010, 01:41:51 PM »
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« on: June 29, 2010, 07:34:37 AM »
Introduction
The district of Rupnagar is named after its district headquarters, the town of Rupnagar. Formerly known as Ropar, the town of Rupnagar is said to have been founded by a Raja called Rokeshar, who ruled during the 11th century and named it after his son Rup Sen. The town is of considerable antiquity. Recent excavations and explorations conducted at Rupnagar indicate that the first civilized folk to settle here were the Harappans, who apparently reached the upper Satluj towards the close of third millenium B.C. District was carved out on Ist November , 1966 at the of re-organization of the State. The District has rich historical and religious significance behind it.
A new district S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) has been created on 14-04-2006. Two blocks Kharar and Majri of earlier Rupnagar District have been merged with the newly created district.
Location
Rupnagar district, included in the Patiala Division of Punjab falls between north latitude 30°-32' and 31°-24' and east longitude 76°-18' and 76°-55'. Rupnagar (formerly known as Ropar) town, the district headquarters is 42 Kms from Chandigarh, the state capital. The district adjoins Nawanshahar, Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib Districts of Punjab. The district comprises 4 Tehsils, Rupnagar, Anandpur Sahib, Nangal and Chamkaur Sahib and includes 624 villages and 6 towns namely Rupnagar, Chamkaur Sahib, Anandpur sahib, Morinda, Kiratpur Sahib and Nangal. All the towns except Chamkaur sahib fall on railways line. The Satluj river passes close (2 to 5 km) to the towns of Nangal, Rupnagar and Anandpur Sahib.
Historical Background
The town of Rupnagar is of considerable antiquity. The town is said to have been founded by a Raja called Rokeshar who ruled in the 11th century and named Rupnagar after his son Rup Sen . The recent excavations carried out at Rupnagar have proved that this town was the seat of well developed Indus Valley Civilization . In proto - Historic Punjab perhaps Rupnagar is the only known excavation site which can claim the status of a small town or city . The founds in recent excavations consists of earthen bares, statues, coins, etc. That proves that the city dates back to Harrappa - Mohanjodharo civilization which crossed Satluj river. Many of them settled at this place. In the excavations many things founded belongs to Chandra Gupta, Kushan, Hoon and Mughal period. One of rare finds is a seal of Marble on which there are three letters engraved in Sindhi script. One of the finds is the statue of a woman dressing her hair. All these proves that even the people living in this town 4000 years, hence were fully civilized and well cultured.
Many historians are of the view that when the first man descended from the mountains in the North to plains, he settled down at Ropar. A Mount is still preserved by the Archeology Department at Ropar.
S. Hari Singh Rais of Sialba conquered Ropar in 1763 A.D. and established his state . His son Charat Singh made Ropar capital of the state .
After the fall of Sirhind in 1763, Rupnagar came under the sikhs Chief Hari Singh. The most famous ruler of Ropar state was Raja Bhup Singh , who fought in the anglo-sikhs war of 1945. on the side of Maharaja Dalip Singh, the minor successor of Maharaja Ranjit Singh , against the British. Consequently, after the victory of the British, Ropar state of Raja Bhup Singh was confiscated.
The history of Ropar district is in fact the war of Guru Gobind Singh Ji against Mughal tyranny, exploiters and social evils. It is here in this district at Sarsa Nangal that the great Guru parted with the family and proceeded to Chamkaur Sahib where two elder Sahibzadas laid down their lives fighting for truth and Guru Sahib left for Machhiwara on a constant struggle.
The other important historical place in this District is Kiratpur Sahib situated on the banks of the river Satluj. This town was established by 6th Guru Shri Guru Har Gobind Singh Ji after buying Land from Raja Tara Chand of Kehloor through Baba Gurditta Ji. It is said that Guru Nanak Dev Ji made a professy regarding the establishment of this place. It is here at this place that Guru Nanak Dev Ji met saint Buddan Shah in a Jungle. It is here in Sheeshmahal that Guru Hargobind Sahib stayed from Sammat 1691 till the end came. Shri Guru Har Rai Ji and Shri Guru Harikrishan Ji were also born at this place and they were blessed with Guru Gaddi at this place. It is here at Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib that Sikhs from all over the world immerse the ashes after death. Even the Babhuti of Shri Hari Krishan Ji was brought form Delhi and established at this place. About a half-mile away form Kiratpur Sahib the Takia of Saint Buddan Shah is situated.
Anandpur Sahib, a historical town in this district was founded by 9th Guru of Sikhs Shri Guru Teg Bahadar Ji after buying Land in Village Makowal in 1723 A.D. It is at this place that the great 9th Guru performed perance to commemorate the gurudwara Bhaura Sahib built at Anandpur Sahib . It is also here at Anandpur Sahib that Kashmiri Pandits approached 9th Guru to save them from Mughal Tyranny. Acceding their request on the motivation of Guru Gobind Singh Ji , Shri Guru Teg Bahadar Ji left for Delhi to make Supreme Sacrifice. At Anandpur Sahib the great 10th Guru of Sikhs Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji spent his early age . It is here that the great Guru mastered the use of arms in Kila Anandgarh Sahib.
Further it was at Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar District that Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji created Khalsa in 1699 on Baisakhi Day and brought about a cultural revolution. It was the most important landmark in the history of sikhs. The Khalsa created by Guru Gobind Singh Ji later on acquired the sovereign power of Punjab under Maharaja Ranjit Singh . The creation of Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib is the most important event not only in history of Rupnagar district, but also in the history of the sikhs and Punjab. Gurudwara Keshgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib still commemorates the memory of the historical event as Guru created Khalsa at this place.
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 lacs 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 obesance at Gurudwara Takhat Shri Keshgarh Sahib. Historic City of Anandpur Sahib has been developed as tourist center. Khalsa heritage Memorial complex is being constructed.
Climate, Rainfall and Soil
The climate of Rupnagar District is characterized by its general dryness (except in the south-west monsoon season), a hot summer and a bracing cold winter. The year may be divided into four seasons. The period from about middle of November to February is the cold season. This is followed by the summer season from March to about the end of June. The south-west monsoon season commences late in June and continues up to about middle of September. The period from mid September to the middle of November constitute the post-monsoon or transition season. The temperature ranges from minimum of 4° C in winter to 45° C in summer. May and June are generally hottest months and December and January are the coldest months. Relative humidity is high, averaging about 70 percent during monsoon. The average annual rainfall in district is 775.6 mm. About 78 percent of the annual rainfall is received during the period from June to September. The soils of the District vary in texture generally from loam to silty clay loam except along the Sutlej River and chos where some sandy patches may be found. Chamkaur Sahib and Kharar blocks have sodic soils. The soils of Anandpur Sahib and Rupnagar blocks are undulating.
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« on: June 29, 2010, 06:50:46 AM »
The city is a historically important town north of Patiala, especially for the Sikh faith. It has a number of Gurudwaras (temples of Sikh faith), Gurudwara Fatehgarh Saheb and Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup are the most important among them. The town had a historically important event in 1704 when the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh who were bricked alive by Wazir Khan, the then Fauzdar of Sirhind. This Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is now ereceted at the same place where the sacrifice happened. It is named Fatehgarh (Town of Victory) because it marks the conquest of the Sikhs in 1710 when under the leadership of Banda Bahadur, the Sikhs ran over the area and razed the fort (built during Balban's rule) to the ground.
Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup Sahib 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 Singh and his two younger sons, Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh were cremated. 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. Todar Mal, who was an ardent devotee of Guru Gobind Singh, purchased this place of land by offering gold coins as demanded. And thus etched his name in the annals of Sikh history and earned the salutation of Deewan. The town has four memorial gates surrounding it, each in the memory of four important persons from the Sikh history associated with Sirhind. These are: Deewan Todar Mal, Nawab Sher Muhammed Khan, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and Baba Moti Ram Mehra. All belonged to different castes / religions, thus depicting the harmony and brotherhood among people of those times.
Sirhind is famous for renowned Mujaddad Alif Saani Sheikh Ahmed Farooqi Sirhindi (Rh) great sufi saint a founder and repairer of Niqshbandi, Majaddaddi school of Sufism. His and his sons Masoom Sahib's and various others mausoleum is there, 200 meters from Gurdwara Fateh Garh.
Aam Khas Bagh
Fatehgarh Sahib district has many historic monuments that stand testimony to its Afghan and Mughal links. The Mughals are still alive in magnificent architectural legacy, which they had left for the future generations. One such monument is the Aam Khas Bagh. It was built by Akbar and later developed by Jehangir and Shahjahan. As the name suggests, the garden, spread in an area of a mile and a half, was divided into two parts meant for both, the 'aam' (public) and 'khas' (rulers). Mughal Emperors used to stay here while going to and coming back from Lahore.
The royal part of the building 'Sheesh Mahal' is also known as Daulat-Khana-e-Khas, it is a double-storeyed building. Jehangir built it for his residential purpose. It is considered to be the most beautiful building of those times. Beautiful paintings and murals on its walls show the love of 'Mughals' for art. It is surrounded by a number of fountains and a pool, but with the passage of time all these have turned into ruins.
The other part of the building, depicting perfect architectural mind of the 'Mughals', is a water tank also known as Hamam, where unique hydraulic system for heating water, and hot-and-cold air-conditioning facilities were adopted. Another monument, 'Sarad Khana' was also built by Jehangir in 1605. It was provided with a unique system of air-conditioning. The Aam Khas Bagh also has a pool with 'Mehtabi Chabutra' in the centre. It was used for organizing cultural activities, particularly for shows by female dancers and Mujra. The water for the fountains was drawn from a nearby well, known as 'Aasmani Khooh', and circulated through underground conduits.
The palace compound also has a set of fountains and fruit orchards that seems to have been around since the Mughal era. Rare plants of the Mughal period still exist here. The palace was a sort of summer retreat. Presently, the Punjab Tourism authorities are running a tourist complex 'Maulasari' & these monuments are being maintained by the Archaeological and Cultural Department of the Punjab Government. During the famous Jor Mela at Fatehgarh Sahib, light and sound programme regarding the history of Sirhind and the martyrdom of younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh is held here in the night.
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Tarn Taran Sahib is the district headquarters and a municipal council in Taran Taran district in the Indian state of Punjab.
History
Tarn Taran sahib is founded by 5th Sikh Guru Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. He laid the foundation of Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran due to which this city is established and recognised in whole world. It is famous as a center of the Sikh insurgency during the 1980s and early 1990s. During the Sikh insurgency, it was said that Tarn Taran would be the capital of "Khalistan", the proposed Sikh independent nation. In 1947, the year of the Partition of India, Tarn Taran was/is the only Tehsil/district in Punjab with a majority Sikh population.
The main occupation in this area is agriculture and agroindustry with very few other industries.
Tarn Taran district was formed a few years ago, the declaration to this effect was made by Captain Amarinder Singh, Ex-Chief Minister of Punjab during the celebrations marking the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. With this, it became the 19th district of Punjab. Now it has 3 tehsils i.e. Patti, Khadoor Sahib and Tarn Taran. With its District Headquarters headed by the Deputy Commissioner, a Senior Superintendent of Police, Additional District and Sessions Judge, Chief Judicial Magistrate, Civil Surgeon, district Education Officer (s), Improvement Trust and a Municipal Council. The City has inadequate health and fire brigade system. The City has one Civil Hospital and six private hospitals including a Guru Nanak Dev Charitable Hospital run by Kar Sewa.
The District Tarn Taran has produced many famous personalities, Bureaucrats, politicians for service of nation. Sardar Partap Singh Kairon Ex-chief minister Punjab, Shri Krishan Kant Sharma Ex-Vice President of India, S. Manohar Singh Gill (I.A.S. retd.) Union Sports Minister, S. Surjit Singh Rajput (I.A.S.) Secy. Govt. of Punjab, Hira Singh Gabria Jail Minister of Govt of Punjab,Dr S.C. Sobti Vice Chancellor of Punjab University,chandigarh, Gurdial Singh Dhillon ex-speaker of Lok Sabha India, Preetam Singh Safeer ex-Judge of Delhi High Court, Ranjit Singh Brahmpura cabinet minister punjab, Adesh Partap Kairon Excise Taxation Minister, Dara Singh Duljeepuria free style wrestler who beaten the King Kong, Dr. Trehan famous heart specialist, Dr. Parveen Sareen famous kidney specialist, Gurbax Chahal California's Richest person.
Demographics
As of 2001 Indian census, Tarn Taran had a population of 60,000. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tarn Taran has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 60%, and female literacy is 40%. In Tarn Taran, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age and 15% old population. 3% of its residents have settled abroad, with 1% only in US & Australia.
Jatayu Singh Popatwala 12% of the population is under 6
Politics and civic administration
Tarn Taran Sahib is situated near the Amritsar district. It sends one elected representative to the Lok Sabha (the Indian parliament), one member to the State Legislative Assembly and two members to Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) at Amritsar. It is the headquarters of Tarn Taran district. It is a municipal council with 19 wards. The district borders Doaba, Malwa Belt and Pakistan.
Culture
Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab, India.
The holy city of Tarn Taran Sahib was founded and named as 'Tarn Taran' by the fifth master (guru) of Sikhs Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The habitation was established after purchasing landed property of several nearby villages mainly Palasaur by Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The city has many historical Gurudwaras which include Darbar Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, Gurdwara Guru Ka Khuh (Gurdwara of the Guru's Well), Gurdwara Bibi Bhani Da Khuh, Gurdwara Takkar Sahib, Gurdwara Lakeer Sahib, Gurrudwara Baba Garja Singh Baba Bota Singh, Gurdwara Jhulna Mahal, Thatti Khara. The main religious hub at Shri Tarn Taran Sahib is 'Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran', of Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji. The Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran has the largest Sarovar (Holy Tank) in the World. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (S.G.P.C.) manages the affairs of Gurdwara Tarn Taran. The Sikhs of Tarn Taran elect two members for the General House of the SGPC for five years term. It used to elect one member of Parliament and elects one Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly. Tarn Taran is one of the Districts of Punjab State bordering Pakistan.
Gurudwara Lakeer Sahib is situated at the place where a line on the ground was marked by Baba Deep Singh Ji, before entering into war with mughals. Gurudwara Bibi Bhani da Khuh is situated near Sri Darbar Sahib Tarn Taran named after Bibi Bhani Ji the daughter of Guru Amar Das and the wife of Guru Ram Das and the mother of Guru Arjan Dev Ji. This religio-historic Khuh well was dug by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in memory of his mother at the place where Mata Bibi Bhani Ji used to serve food, water, and medicine to needy and visiting pilgrims. Locals and a sikh lawyer with help of Dera Kar Sewa Tarn Taran preserved the place and constructed a Gurudwara at this place. Gurdwara Bibi Bhani Da Khuh Management Committee (Regd.)manages the Gurudwara affairs since year 2006.
Gurdwara Guru Ka Khuh is also situated in Tarn Taran City. This well belonged to Guru Arjan Dev Ji, a historic Gurdwara has been built at this place. Other Gurdwaras in the District of Tarn Taran are at Goindwal Sahib namely Gurdwara Baoli Sahib, at Khadoor Sahib, at Baba Buddha Sahib (Bir Sāhib) and those at Amritsar. With so many Gurwaras of historic importance this makes the Majha belt a historic Sikh centre of gathering and interest. The epi Centre of Kar Sewa (lit. hand service), Dera Kar Sewa Baba Jiwan Singh ji, runs at Goindwal Sahib Road, Tarn Taran. Goindwal Sahib is important center of Sikhism, as Guru Arjan Dev ji was born here. Goindwal Sahib, situated along the River Beas, is 23 kilometres from Tarn Taran.
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Pathankot (, , ) a city and a municipal committee in Gurdaspur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was a part of the Nurpur Princely state ruled by the Pathania Rajputs prior to 1849 A.D. It is a meeting point of the three northern states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Due to its ideal location, Pathankot serves as a travel hub for the three northerly states and is a hub for the defence forces - Indian Army and Indian Air Force. Pathankot is the fifth largest city in the state of Punjab in terms of population. It is the last city in Punjab on the national highway that connects Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. This bestows strategic importance on the city and due to this strategic position Pathankot is also known as cock neck city. Situated in the picturesque foothills of Kangra and Dalhousie, with the river Chakki flowing close by, the city is often used as a rest-stop before heading into the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, Dalhousie,Chamba, and Kangra, deep into the Himalayas. Pathankot also has the largest military base in the whole of Asia.
Pathankot is also used as a gateway to the Himachali hill stations of Dalhousie, Dharamsala, Mcleodganj, Kangra Valley, Jwalaji, and Chintpurni.
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