| Punjab
Agricultural University |
| The
Punjab Agriculture University at Ludhiana was established
in 1962
on the
lines of Land Grant colleges
in
USA.The University responsible for ushering
in
the
Green Revolution in Punjab,
spreads
over an area of 1510 acres, with 4615
acres
at the outlying
stations. In
just four Decades, the University has earned itself a
name in the national and
international scene. |
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| Golden
Temple |
| Amritsar
or the Pool of nectar is almost 400 years old . It is
around 250 Kms away from Ludhiana.Amritsar or the Pool
of nectar is almost 400 years old . It is around 250 Kms
away from Ludhiana. Amritsar was one of the eminent cities
of
the orient.One of the most important landmark is the GoldenTemple.
The Temple was decorated during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's
reign where the lower half was done with the marble and
the entire upper half was inlaid with copper and covered
with the gold plates. It has four gates in different directions
inviting visitors. |
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Gurudwara
Charan Kanwal
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| This
Gurudwara situated at Machhiwara about 35 kms. from Ludhiana
marks the spot where Guru Gobind Singh ji, who was being
carried by Ghani Khan and Nabi Khan as a Muslim Saint
in disguise to escape the Mughal forces, had rested for
a while.
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Gurudwara
Manji Sahib Alamgir
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| The
beautiful structure 10 kms. from Ludhiana is situated
at the
spot where Nabi Khan and Ghani Khan had finally left Guru
Gobind Singh Ji. Tank near the Gurudwara commemorates
the spot where Guruji had shot an arrow and the
parched earth had yielded water. A fair is held here in
the last week of December. |
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| Gurudwara
Nanaksar Sahib (Jagraon): |
| Situated
near Jagraon at a distance of about 38 kms. from Ludhiana
on Ferozepur Road Gurudwara founded by Baba Nand Singh,
Nanaksar Sahib is a model of elegance and architecture.
An annual gathering known as 'barsi' is a five-day function,
which is concluded on a day corresponding to 13th Bhadon
(August). Nearly one-lakh devotees attend it from all
parts of India. |
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| Sarai
at Doraha |
| This
beautiful Sarai (protected monument) is situated to the
south of Ludhiana-Khanna road at Doraha. The Sarai has
168 meter. Square enclosure of walls with octagonal bastions
at each corner. The entrance arch of each gateway is framed
with glazed tiles forming a pattern of multi-cornered
stars and swastikas. Noteworthy are octagonal apertures
in the ceilings for light and ventilation and a unique
'hammam system' for boiling water. |
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