About Punjab

Bounded by the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, Punjab is gifted with a rich culture, heritage and history. This is the same region which finds mention as the Sapta Sindhu in the Rig Veda, and was the site where several Hindu scriptures were written. It has been blessed with fertile soil, thanks to the seven rivers which flow through it. The large mustard fields, which have been romanticized by Bollywood, are as beautiful as you would expect them to be. Over the years, this region has witnessed numerous invasions, from Greek, Persian, Turks and Scythians to Afghans. These invasions and other attacks find a mention in the traditional “kissa” which is a part of its folk culture. There is a richness in Punjab which is reflected in its dress, customs, traditions and also its cuisine.

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Nowhere is this fact reflected more than in the practice of langar, or, a communal kitchen. Inspired by the ideals of devotion and selfless service to mankind, devotees to the temple volunteer as cooks and cleaners to feed thousands of people without a thought for caste, creed or religion. Now, that is how you set an example in universal brotherhood. Durgiana Temple is another famous religious tourist attraction and is famous for its silver doors. At the town of Wagah, you come across a different kind of inspiration. Otherwise a quiet little town which serves as a transit point for goods between India and Pakistan, it is famous for the Wagah Border Ceremony. Nationalism is expressed here in the form of carefully choreographed drills. During these drills, legs are raised high in the air, eyes are dilated and feet are stamped, much to the delight of spectators on both sides. Ask any visitor why is it a must see performance, and you will showered with various answers, with all of them pointing in the same direction: nationalism. Cries of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Jai Hind” fill the air, and for a moment, it is hard not to be overcome by patriotic sentiments. Among the other top things to do Punjab is to visit its museums where you get to revisit the chapters of history. In a museum, you may come across documents and papers related to partition and the riots that followed soon after. At another, you get to observe the swords, paintings and other personal belongings of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the mighty Sikh Empire who is also revered as the “roaring lion”. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum is a particular favorite of history lovers and the general public. Once a summer palace of the Sikh ruler, it was converted into a museum in 1977. Of special attractions inside the museum are the personal belongings of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, from arms and armour to coins and manuscripts

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