Amritsar Travel Guide: From the Golden Temple to Wagah Border

Welcome to Amritsar- the Golden city founded by the fourth Sikh Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, the city known for its spirituality and fascinating history, in the vibrant state of Punjab, India. Amritsar is widely recognised for the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) and the Wagah Border ceremony, offers an exciting exploration through amusing cultural heritage and profound…

Exploring the Richness of the Biodiverse Harike Wetland

The largest wetland in northern India, the Harike Wetland, popularly known as ‘Hari-ke-Pattan’, is located along the borders of Tarn Taran Sahib district and Ferozepur district in the state of Punjab. It is a heaven for the enthusiasts of biodiversity and nature lovers. It also includes the deeper portion of the Harike Lake. This vast…

Nurturing the land of five rivers, celebrated as the Granary of India.

Nurtured with the nectar of its revered rivers, Punjab which is known as the ‘Bread Basket’ of the country, now looks forward to a green, more productive and prosperous future. Leading the nation while producing grains and known for the Panj Dariya that has flown across the land, the state faced decades of scarcity when…

Phulkari : The Vibrant, Iconic and Traditional ‘Dupatta’ of Punjab

Made of two words, ‘Phull’ meaning ‘Flower’ and ‘Akari’ meaning ‘Shape’, Phulkari, is a piece of cloth ‘dupatta’ with flowers on it woven with hand embroidery. Originally the Phulkaris were made using real flowers on Silk or soft muslin cloth due to its purity but later silk threads replaced real flowers for its longevity. Woven…

ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਦੇ ਸਿਰਤਾਜ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ

ਜਨਮ ਅਤੇ ਬਚਪਨ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਅਰਜਨ ਦੇਵ ਜੀ ਦਸ ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂਆਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਪੰਜਵੇਂ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਾਹਿਬਾਨ ਸਨ। ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਜਨਮ 15 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 1563 ਨੂੰ ਗੋਇੰਦਵਾਲ, ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਇਆ ਸੀ, ਜੋ ਹੁਣ ਆਧੁਨਿਕ ਭਾਰਤ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਰਾਮਦਾਸ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਜੋਤੀ ਜੋਤ ਸਮਾਉਣ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਛੋਟੀ ਉਮਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਗੁਰੂ ਬਣ ਗਏ…

Land of Sikh Gurus, Punjab is the Nucleus of Spiritual Tourism

Devotion towards the almighty is the soul of Bharat. Though the nation accommodates myriad faith and religion, Punjab has been on the forefront attracting tourists on account of its shrines and places of worship. Beckoning visitors with its rich and profound offerings The three takhts of Sikhism- Shri Akal Takht Sahib in Amritsar, Takht Shri…

ਈਦ-ਉਲ-ਜ਼ੁਹਾ: ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀ ਅਤੇ ਯਕੀਨ ਦਾ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ

ਪੰਜਾਬ, ਇੱਕ ਅਜਿਹਾ ਖ਼ੇਤਰ ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੱਡੀ ਗਿਣਤੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਸਲਿਮ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਾ ਹੈ। ਹਾਲਾਂਕਿ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾਤਰ ਆਬਾਦੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਵਜੋਂ ਪਛਾਣਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਕੁੱਝ ਖੇਤਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਸਲਮਾਨਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਣ ਆਬਾਦੀ ਹੈ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਮਲੇਰਕੋਟਲਾ, ਗੁਰਦਾਸਪੁਰ, ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤਸਰ, ਫਿਰੋਜ਼ਪੁਰ ਅਤੇ ਤਰਨਤਾਰਨ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁਸਲਿਮ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਵੱਖਰੀਆਂ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਰਵਾਇਤਾਂ, ਪਰੰਪਰਾਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਧਾਰਮਿਕ ਸੰਸਥਾਵਾਂ ਹਨ। ਉਹ ਖ਼ੇਤਰ ਦੀ…

A Journey through Virasat-e-Khalsa

Discover Virasat-e-Khalsa Enter Virasat-e-Khalsa and get ready to be mesmerized. The epic story of the Sikh Gurus is brought to life through interactive exhibits and enthralling visuals. Experience the development of these great spiritual leaders’ ideas and beliefs, and get inspiration from their message of justice, equality, and steadfast faith. Honouring Sikh martyrs and Celebrating…

Festivals of Punjab

Punjab, a region known for its vibrant culture and rich traditions. Punjab celebrates a variety of festivals throughout the year, reflecting its religious and cultural diversity. This cultural diversification of different religions, colors and brotherhood upgrade the standard of Happiness and lively rich nature of Punjabiyat.Here are some of the major festivals celebrated in Punjab:…