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    This document provides a virtual tour of famous places and foods in Punjab, India through summaries of various locations. It describes the Durgiana Temple in Amritsar known for the Goddess Durga, as well as the historic Qila Mubarak fort in Bathinda dating back to the Kushana period. The Golden Temple and its gold-plated dome donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh are summarized. Jallianwala Bagh garden in Amritsar, site of a 1919 massacre, and the Akal Takht, the highest seat of Sikh authority, are both briefly outlined. Additional summaries cover Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar and popular Punjabi foods like butter chicken and lassi

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    This document provides a virtual tour of famous places and foods in Punjab, India through summaries of various locations. It describes the Durgiana Temple in Amritsar known for the Goddess Durga, as well as the historic Qila Mubarak fort in Bathinda dating back to the Kushana period. The Golden Temple and its gold-plated dome donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh are summarized. Jallianwala Bagh garden in Amritsar, site of a 1919 massacre, and the Akal Takht, the highest seat of Sikh authority, are both briefly outlined. Additional summaries cover Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar and popular Punjabi foods like butter chicken and lassi

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    This document provides a virtual tour of famous places and foods in Punjab, India through summaries of various locations. It describes the Durgiana Temple in Amritsar known for the Goddess Durga, as well as the historic Qila Mubarak fort in Bathinda dating back to the Kushana period. The Golden Temple and its gold-plated dome donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh are summarized. Jallianwala Bagh garden in Amritsar, site of a 1919 massacre, and the Akal Takht, the highest seat of Sikh authority, are both briefly outlined. Additional summaries cover Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar and popular Punjabi foods like butter chicken and lassi

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    This document provides a virtual tour of famous places and foods in Punjab, India through summaries of various locations. It describes the Durgiana Temple in Amritsar known for the Goddess Durga, as well as the historic Qila Mubarak fort in Bathinda dating back to the Kushana period. The Golden Temple and its gold-plated dome donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh are summarized. Jallianwala Bagh garden in Amritsar, site of a 1919 massacre, and the Akal Takht, the highest seat of Sikh authority, are both briefly outlined. Additional summaries cover Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar and popular Punjabi foods like butter chicken and lassi

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    VIRTUAL TOUR - PUNJAB

    BY RAHUL ERUKULLA
    FAMOUS PLACES
    DURGIANA TEMPLE

    The Durgiana Mandir is a Hindu temple


    situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India.
    Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is
    similar to the Sikh Golden Temple. This temple
    derives its name from the Goddess Durga, the
    chief Goddess who is worshipped here. Murtis
    of Lakshmi and Vishnu are also located and
    worshipped in the temple.
    QILA MUBARAK
    Qila Mubarak, is a historical monument in the heart
    of the city of Bathinda in Punjab, India. It is
    recognized as monument of national importance
    and maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.
    It has been in existence from 1100-1200 AD in its
    current place and is the oldest surviving fort in India.
    It was here that Razia Sultan, the first woman to take
    charge of the Delhi throne was incarcerated on her
    defeat and dethroned. The bricks of the fort date
    back to the Kushana period when emperor
    Kanishkaruled
    GOLDEN TEMPLE
    In the early 19th century, 100 kg of gold were applied
    to the inverted lotus-shaped dome and decorative
    marble was added. All this gold and marble work took
    place under the patronage of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
    The legendary warrior king was a major donor of
    money and materials for the shrine and is remembered
    with much affection by the Sikh community and Punjabi
    people.
    JALLIANWALLA BAGH
    Jallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and ‘memorial
    of national importance’ in Amritsar, India, preserved
    in the memory of those wounded and killed in the
    Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that occurred on the
    site on the festival of Baisakhi, 13 April 1919. It houses
    a museum, gallery and a number of memorial
    structures. The 7-acre (28,000 m ) garden site of the
    massacre is located in the vicinity of the Golden
    Temple complex, the holiest shrine of Sikhism and is
    managed by the Jallianwala Bagh National
    Memorial Trust, which was established as per the
    'Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951'.
    AKAL TAKHT
    The Akal Takht ("Throne of the Timeless One") is one of
    five takhts (seats of power) of the Sikhs. It is located in
    the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in
    Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Akal Takht was built by Shri
    Guru Hargobind Ji as a place of justice and
    consideration of temporal issues; the highest seat of
    earthly authority of the Khalsa (the collective body of
    the Sikhs) and the place of the Jathedar, the highest
    spokesman of the Sikhs. The current Jathedar of Akal
    Takht appointed by the SGPC is Giani Harpreet Singh,
    while the Sarbat Khalsa calls for the reinstitution of
    Jagtar Singh Hawara.
    GOBINDGARH FORT
    Gobindgarh Fort is a historic military fort located in the
    center of the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of
    Punjab. The Fort was until recently occupied by the
    army but was opened to the public from 10 February
    2017. Today the fort is being developed as a museum
    and theme park, as a repository of Punjab’s history.
    Popularly known as the Bhangian da Killa (fort of the
    Bhangis) after its 18th century founder belonging to
    Bhangi Misl of Dhillon Jats rulers. Sandhawalia Jat ruler
    Maharaja Ranjit Singhrenamed it in the early 19th …
    BEST FOOD IN PUNJAB
    • Butter Chicken - The king of all Punjabi dishes!
    • Shakkar Para - A sweet, indulgent dish of Punjab!
    • Lassi
    • Chole
    • Chole-Bhature - Punjabi Food Fiesta!
    • Parantha - The Staple Food of Punjab
    • Amritsari Fish - Non-veggie delights!
    • Dal Makhani
    • Paneer Tikka
    • Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi - Food of Punjab, light and flavorful!
    • Rajma Chawal - Staple Punjabi Food on tables across India!
    • Sarson ka Saag - The most stereotyped dish of Punjab!
    • Makki ki Roti ' The saag's favourite companion!
    • Karma Prashad
    EVENTS IN PUNJAB
    DONE BY RAHUL ERUKULLLA

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