If there exists an ancient city with a modern face then Jalandhar fits the description. A town of great antiquity Jalandhar is the center of commercial activity.
Being the sports city of India, the city has not only produced some of the finest sportsmen but also manufactures some of the best sports equipments. The city is also known for its historical monuments like mausoleum of Iman Nasir, the fort at Phillaur, Shiv Mandir and the Gurudwara at Kartarpur. Other important places to visit in Jalandhar are the Catholic Cathedral (Jalandhar Cantt), Nurmahal, Khatkar Kalan, Nakodar and the Harballabh Fair which is held every year from 26-29 December. Jalandhar boasts of many historic monuments. Prominent among them are the mausoleum of Imam Nasir, the fort at Phillaur which once served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's line of defence against the British, a Shiv Mandir, Devi Talab Mandir, Jama Masjid, Tombs at Nakodar, Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum, Sarai at Nurmahal, Gurudwara at Kartarpur, 800 years old Imam Nasir's Mausoleum etc. Jalandhar today is a highly industrialized center of commercial activity.
It also claims the privilege of being the sports city of India as not only has it produced some of our finest sports people but also world-class sports equipment, which is produced here. In fact, 12 of India's greatest hockey players have come from a single village, Sansarpur, in Jalandhar district. Jalandhar boasts of many historic monuments. Prominent among them are the mausoleum of Imran Nasir, the fort at Phillaur which once served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's line of defense against the British, a Shiv Mandir which dates back to the Lodhi era and the Gurudwara at Kartarpur. The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Devji in 1656 A.D, built the Gurudwara at Kartarpur, which is approx. 16 Km from Jalandhar town. An annual fair is held on the birth anniversary of the Guru when a large number of devotees gather to pay homage.
Devi Talab Mandir is located about one km from the railway station. It is situated in the heart of Jalandhar City. The Old Devi Talab has been renovated and in its centre, a new temple has been built. Recently a model of Amarnath Yatra has been built in the premises. An old temple of goddess Kali also stands by the side of the Devi Talab. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the Kali is known as Tripurmalini. Sati's right breast fell here. Lord Shiva of this temple is called Bhishan Bhairav. Tulsi Temple - An ancient monument in the City is the temple of Vrinda, wife of Jalandhara, in the Kot Kishan Chand locality.
Some of the major Hotels in Jhalandhar city of Punjab are :
Being the sports city of India, the city has not only produced some of the finest sportsmen but also manufactures some of the best sports equipments. The city is also known for its historical monuments like mausoleum of Iman Nasir, the fort at Phillaur, Shiv Mandir and the Gurudwara at Kartarpur. Other important places to visit in Jalandhar are the Catholic Cathedral (Jalandhar Cantt), Nurmahal, Khatkar Kalan, Nakodar and the Harballabh Fair which is held every year from 26-29 December. Jalandhar boasts of many historic monuments. Prominent among them are the mausoleum of Imam Nasir, the fort at Phillaur which once served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's line of defence against the British, a Shiv Mandir, Devi Talab Mandir, Jama Masjid, Tombs at Nakodar, Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum, Sarai at Nurmahal, Gurudwara at Kartarpur, 800 years old Imam Nasir's Mausoleum etc. Jalandhar today is a highly industrialized center of commercial activity.
It also claims the privilege of being the sports city of India as not only has it produced some of our finest sports people but also world-class sports equipment, which is produced here. In fact, 12 of India's greatest hockey players have come from a single village, Sansarpur, in Jalandhar district. Jalandhar boasts of many historic monuments. Prominent among them are the mausoleum of Imran Nasir, the fort at Phillaur which once served as Maharaja Ranjit Singh's line of defense against the British, a Shiv Mandir which dates back to the Lodhi era and the Gurudwara at Kartarpur. The fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Devji in 1656 A.D, built the Gurudwara at Kartarpur, which is approx. 16 Km from Jalandhar town. An annual fair is held on the birth anniversary of the Guru when a large number of devotees gather to pay homage.
Devi Talab Mandir is located about one km from the railway station. It is situated in the heart of Jalandhar City. The Old Devi Talab has been renovated and in its centre, a new temple has been built. Recently a model of Amarnath Yatra has been built in the premises. An old temple of goddess Kali also stands by the side of the Devi Talab. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and the Kali is known as Tripurmalini. Sati's right breast fell here. Lord Shiva of this temple is called Bhishan Bhairav. Tulsi Temple - An ancient monument in the City is the temple of Vrinda, wife of Jalandhara, in the Kot Kishan Chand locality.
Some of the major Hotels in Jhalandhar city of Punjab are :
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