About
Location
How to reach Amritsar
By
Air
The
Rajasansi airport, about 11 km. from town, is connected by domestic flights to
By
Train
By
Road
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Languages
Punjabi,Hindi,English & Urdu
Administrative Divisions
District
Tehsils
1
Amritsar-1
2 Amritsar-II
3
Ajnala
4
Baba Bakala
Sub-Tehsils
1
Attari
2
Lopoke
3
Majitha
4
Ramdas
5
Tarsika
Blocks
1
Ajnala
2
Chogawan
3 Harsha
4
Jandiala
5
Majitha
6
Rayya
7
Tarsika
8
Verka
Assembly
Constituencies
1
Ajnala 11
2
Rajasansi 12
3
Majitha 13
4 Jandiala(SC) 14
5
6
7
8
9
10 Attari(SC) 20
11
Baba Bakala 25
Lok
Sabha Constituencies
1
Climate
The
climate of the district is characterized by general dryness except in the brief
south –west monsoon season, a hot summer and bracing winter .
The year may be divided in four seasons. The cold season is from November to march. The period from April to June is the hot season. The
south-west monsoon season is from about the beginning of July to the first week
of September. The succeeding period lasting till the beginning of November is
the post-monsoon or transition period .
Rainfall
The
average annual rainfall in the district is 541.9mm.The rainfall in the district
increases generally from the south-west towards the north-east and varies from
435.5 mm at Khara to 591.7 mm at Rayya. About 74 per cent of the annual normal
rainfall in the district is received during the period June to September and as
much as about 13 per cent of the annual rainfall occurs during the period
December to February .The variation in rainfall from year to year is large .In
the 50 year period 1901 to 1950,the highest annual
rainfall amounting to 184 per cent of the normal occurred in 1917, while the
very next year was one with the lowest annual rainfall which was 54 per cent of
the normal. In this 50 year period, the annual rainfall in the district was
less than 80 per cent of the normal in 13 years, with two consecutive years of
such low rainfall at the individual stations, two consecutive years of such low
rainfall occurred 6 times at Khara and 4 times at
On
an average, there are 30 rainy days (i.e. days with rainfall of 2.5mm or more)in a year in the district. This number varies from 24 at
Khara to 34 at Rayya.
The
heaviest rainfall in 24 hours recorded at any station in the district was 457.2
mm at Khara on 5 October 1955 .The monthly average rainfall in the Amritsar
District, during 1968, 1973 to 1986, is given in Table 3.
Temperature
There
is a meteorological observatory in the district at
The
highest maximum temperature recorded at
Humidity
Relative
humidity is generally high in the mornings, exceeding 70 per cent except during
the summer season when it is less than 50 per cent. The humidity is
comparatively less in the afternoons. The driest part of the year is the summer
season when the relative humidity in the afternoons is about 25 per cent or
less.
Cloudiness
The
skies are generally partly to heavily clouded and occasionally overcast during
the monsoon and for brief spells of a day or two in association with passing
western disturbances during the cold season .During the rest of the year, the
skies are mostly clear or lightly clouded.
Winds
winds are generally light with some strengthening in the summer and
early part of the monsoon season. In the post-monsoon and cold season, winds
are light and variable in direction in the morning and mostly from the west or
north-west in the afternoons. In April and May, winds are mainly from direction
between north-west and north-east in the mornings and between west and
north-east in the afternoons. By June, easterlies and south –easterlies also
blow and in the south-west monsoon season. winds are
more commonly from directions between north-east and south-east.
Special
weather phenomena
Western
disturbances affect the weather over the district during the cold season,
causing widespread rain and gusty winds. Dust-storms and thunderstorms occur in
the summer season. Occasional fog occurs in the cold season.
District Administration
Deputy
Commissioner's Role
The
responsibility of General Administration of the District lies with the Deputy
Commissioner. He is the Executive Head and has three fold roles as (i) Deputy
Commissioner,(ii) District Collector and (iii) District
Magistrate.
He
is assisted by the following officers for carrying out day to day work in
various fields:--
Additional
Deputy Commissioner
Assistant
Commissioner (General)
Assistant
Commissioner (Grievances)
Executive
Magistrate
District
Revenue Officer
District
Transport Officer
District
Development and Panchayat Officer
Civil
Defense Officer
Urban
Ceiling Officer
The
Deputy Commissioner is the Chief Revenue Officer as District Collector and is
responsible for collection of Revenue and other Govt. dues recoverable as
arrears of Land Revenue. He deals with the Natural Calamities like draught,
unseasonal rains, hailstorms, floods and fire etc.
Under
the Registration Act the District Collector exercises the Powers of Registrar
of the District and he controls and supervises the work of Registration of
deeds. He also function as Marriage Officer under the
Special Marriage Act, 1954. Further under the Cinematograph Act, the District
Magistrate is the Licencing Authority in his jurisdiction. The administration
of the Police in a district is vested in the District Superintendent, but under
the General direction of the District Magistrate as per provisions of section 4
of the Indian Police Act, 1861.
Rule
1.15 of the Punjab Police Rules, 1934, also provides the powers of District
Magistrate as under:--
The
District Magistrate is the head of the Criminal Administration of the District
and the Police force is the instrument provided by Government to enable him to
enforce his authority and fulfill his responsibility for the maintenance of Law
& Order. The police force in a District is, therefore, placed by Law under
the General control and direction of the District Magistrate, who is
responsible and carries out his duties in such a manner that effective
protection is afforded to the public and against lawlessness and
disorder."
District
Magistrate is thus responsible for the maintenance of Law & Order within
the limit of his jurisdiction. He is conferred with very wide powers by the
law, which if used prudently can be very effective in maintaining peace and
tranquility. The police force is mainly an instrument provided by Law for the
District Magistrate. He can impose restriction on the movement of unlawful
Assembly under Section 144 Cr.P.C. and can also impose curfew keeping in view
the situation.
He
is authorised to inspect the Offices/Courts of Sub Divisional Officers (Civil),
Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars, Treasuries, Sub Treasuries, Jails, Hospitals,
Dispenseries, Schools, Blocks, Police Stations, Second Class Local Bodies,
Improvement Trusts and all other offices of Punjab Government, the A.C.Rs of whose Heads of offices he is required to write. In this way,
he has effective control over the Administration.
The
Deputy Commissioner holds courts and hears appeals under the following Acts
against the order of Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), passed as Assistant
Collector Ist Grade and Sales Commissioner and Settlement Commissioner:--
Under
the Land Revenue Act,1887.
Under
the
Displaced
Persons (Compensation & Rehabilitation) Act,1954.
Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulations) Act, 1976.
Besides
it, he decides the lambardari cases.
List
of Deputy Commissioners Sr. No Name From To
1 L.Saunders
2 J.Dennison
3 T.H.Copper
4 A.J.Farrington
5 G.Lewin
6 T.W.Smyth
7 G.Lewin
8 D.G.Barkley 15th Aug 1867 3rd Oct.1867
9 G.Lewin
10 Major H.B.Urmston 9th Dec.1867
11 L.Griffin
12
D.Fitzpatrick
13 W.Coldstream
14 F.M.Birch
15
J.W.Gardiner
16 F.M.Birch 2nd Sep.1870
17 C.H.Hall
18 C.H.Marshall
19
C.H.Hall
20
J.A.Montgomery 28 may 1872
21
J.W. Smyth
22
C.H. Hall
23 W.Coldstream
24
C.H. Hall
25
T.W. Smyth
26 C.Mcheile
27 T.W.Smyth
28
C.H. Hall
29
C.R.Hawkins
30 C.H.Hall 21st Oct.1876
31 J.D.Tremlett
32
W.P. Woodward
33 J.W.Gardner
34
W. Young 3rd Jan. 1878
35 J.W. Gardiner 1st Feb.1878
36
C.R. Hawkins
37
J.D.Tremlett
38
C.R. Hawkings 3rd Feb. 1879
39 R.Clarke
40 J.W. Gardiner 4 Jan.1882
41
G.R. Hawkins
42
G. Knox
43
C.F. Massy
44 C.R.Hawkins
45 R.Udny
46
R.M. Lang
47
J. Ronnie 5th Sep. 1886
48
R.M. Lang
49
J.A. Grant 3rd Sep. 1888
50
R.M. Lang
51 J.A.Grant
52
R.M. Lang
53
F.P. Joung
54
C.F. Massy 15th Oct. 1892 6th March 1893
55 J.A.Grant
56 A.Harrison
57
R.M. Lang
58
E.R. Abbott,Esqurie 27th March 1895
59
A. Kensington,Esouire 5th April 1895
60
Captain C.M.
61 Captain Burlton 9th Dec. 1896 26th Dec.1896
62
Captain C.M. Dallas 26th Dec. 1896 16th July1897
63
Captain H.Fox Strangways 16th July 1897
64
A.E.Martineau, Esquire
65
Captain C.M.
66
W.Chevis, Esquire
67
M.L.Waring, Esquire
25th Aug. 1898 25th bOct.1898
68 W.Chevis, Esquire
69 A.Calvert, Esquire 30th July 1899 3rd Aug.1899
70 L.French, Esquire
71 W.Chevis, Esquire
72
A.M.Stow, Esquire
73 A.Langley , Esquire
74
A.M.Stow, Esquire
75 W.Le. Malan, Esquire
76 J.F.Connqlly, Esquire
77 E.D.Maclagan, Esquire 20th April 1902 6th Aug.1902
78 B.H.Bird, Esquire
79 E.D.Maclagan, Esquire 18th Oct.1902
80 H.A.Sama, Esquire
81 E.D.Maclagan, Esquire 16th Oct.1903
82 H.A.Sama, Esquire
83
O.M. King, Esquire
84 H.S.Williamson, Esquire
85
O.M. King, Esquire
86
H.A.Casson, Esquire
87 B.H.Bird, Esquire
88
Miles Irvingh, Esquire
89 H.A.Casson, Esquire
90 O.F.Lumsden, Esquire
91 R.B.Whitehead, Esquire
92 O.F.Lumsden, Esquire
93 Lt.Col.C.D.Egerton, I.A.
94 P.L.Barker, Esquire
95 H.D.Cralk, Esquire
96 J.Addison, Esquire
97 Lt. Col. C.R. Egerton 4th Oct.1912
98
C.M. King 1913 1916
99
Miles Irving
100
Henry Duffield Craik
101
J..M. Dunnett
102
F.H. Puckle
103 R.H.Crump
104
W.G.
105 R.H. Crump
106
A.V. Askinth
107 G.M.Jenkins
108
J.D. Penny
109
A. Macfar Quhar
110
Rai Sahib Izzet Rai
111
A. Macfar Quhar
112
I.E. Jones
113
A.A. Macdonald
114
I.E. Jones
115
A.A.Macdonald
116
Sundar Das
117
E.D. Moon
118
Rosham Lal
119
L.D. Addisin
120
J.D. Frazer
121 Mr. G.M. Brander.I.G.S.
122 Nukul Sen.I.C.S.
123
Devinder Singh P.C.S.
124
B.S. Narinder Singh I.A.S.
125
N.N. Kashyap I.C.S.
126
R.N. Chopra I.C.S. 15-10-191953
127
S.K. Shhibber I.A.S.
128
H.B. Lal I.A.S.
129
A.N. Kashyap I.A.S.
130
Balwant Singh I.A.S.
131
H.S. Ach Reja I.A.S.
132
Sunder Singh P.C.S.
133
P.N. Bhalla I.A.S.
134
Lall Singh Aujla P.S.S.
135
Iqbal Singh I.A.S.
136
S.S. Bedi I.A.S.
137
Kulwant Singh I.A.S.
138 K.S.Bains I.A.S.
139
Sukhbir Singh I.A.S.
140 J.D.Khanna I.A.S.
141
K.S. Janjua I.A.S.
142
Jai Singh Gill I.A.S.
143
Bikramjit Singh I.A.S.
144
S.M.S. Chahal I.A.S.
145
Sardar Singh I.A.S.
146
Gurdev Singh I.A.S.
147
Ramesh Inder Singh Mandher I.A.S.
148
Sarabjit Singh I.A.S.
149
Karanbir Singh Sidhu I.A.S.
150
A.S. Chhatwal I.A.S.
151
Amarjit Singh I.A.S.
152
Narinderjit Singh I.A.S.
153 Swinder Singh Puri I.A.S.
154
Iqbal Singh Sidhu I.A.S.
155
Raminder Singh I.A.S.
156
Kirandeep Singh Bhullar I.A.S
157
Kahan Singh Pannu I.A.S
Additional
Deputy Commissioner
The
post of Additional Deputy Commissioner has been created to assist the Deputy
Commissioner in his day-to-day working. The Additional Deputy Commissioner enjoys
the same powers as that of Deputy Commissioner under the rules.
Functions
of Additional Deputy Commissioner
With
a view to lighten the enormously increasing workload of the Deputy
Commissioner, the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner was created in the
year 1979. He has been vested with the following powers under the various
Acts-within the limits of the district:-
As
Collector under the following Acts
The
The
The
The
Land Acquisition Act,1894.
The
The
The
Indian Stamp Act,1899.
As
Registrar under the Registration Act,1908.
As
Deputy Commissioner Under the
As
Executive Magistrate , Addl. Deputy Commissioner , D.M
under the Criminal Procedure Code,1973.
As
Additional District Magistrate under the Arms Act of
He
has been appointed as Chairman of District Consultative Committee under
Personal Accident Social Security Scheme vide Punjab
Government Notification No 13/434/88-SW /9794 dated 27.9.1988.
Sub
Divisional Officers (Civil)
The
duties of the Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) within his Sub Division are almost
similar to those of the Deputy Commissioner within his district. In all matters
of administration , he has to be the Deputy
Commissioner's principal agent.
He
is also incharge of various development activities going on in the Sub Division
and is also responsible for co-ordinating the work of various departments. For
that he has to tour the area to keep a watch on the development activities, the
revenue administration as also the law & Order situation in his Sub
Division. Besides this he has to look after the grievances of the public and to
attend to the problems arising out of the natural calamities. He supervises the
work of Revenue agency in the Sub Division.
There
is no denying the fact that the job of a Sub Divisonal Officer (civil) is
independent in character to some extent. He is primarily responsible for
everything that happens within his jurisdiction and must accordingly take his
decisions to a large extent, independently.
Sub
Divisional Officer (civil) is conferred with various powers under the land
revenue and tenancy acts.
He
also acts as Assistant Collector under the Punjab Land Revenue Act and Punjab
Tenancy Act. He is also the appellate authority in cases decided by his subordinate
revenue officers.
The
Executive Magistrate placed by the State Government as incharge of the Sub
Division is termed as the Sub Divisional Magistrate Under section 20(4)
Cr.p.c.and under section 23 Cr.P.C. the Sub divisional Officer like other Executive
Magistrates of the District is subordinate to the District Magistrate and is
responsible for the maintenance of law and order within the limits of his local
jurisdiction. He enjoys very wide powers under section 107/151,109,110,133,144,and 145 Cr.P.C. etc. He also hears court
cases under these sections.
Tehsildar/ Naib Tehsildar.
Tehsildars
are appointed by the Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Naib Tehsildar by the
Commissioner of the Division. Their duties within Tehsil /Sub Tehsil are almost
similar and manifold (except that partition cases are decided by Tehsildar).
They enjoy the powers of Executive Magistrate, Assistant Collector and Sub
Registrar/Joint Sub Registrar. Although there has been a
recent move to appoint full fledged Sub-registrar for some of the larger
Tehsils. The Revenue duties of Tehsildar are important. He is the
Incharge of tehsil Revenue Agency and is responsible for proper preparation and
maintenance of tehsil Revenue Record and Revenue Accounts. He is also
responsible for recovery of government dues under the various Acts. He is
supposed to have proper control over the working of Patwaris and Kanungos and
for this purpose the Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildars make inspection of patwaris
and kanungos working under them.
Tehsildars
and Naib Tehsildar in fact are called Revenue officers holding separate circles
and it is provided in para 242 of land Administration Manual that such allotted
circle should be changed every year on October first, so that the
responsibility of the Tehsildar for the whole of his charge may not be
impaired. In Tehsil and Sub Tehsil, as and when Treasury Officers are not
posted, then the Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar work as
Treasury Officer in addition to their own duties. Tehsildar also registers the
marriages solemnized.
Besides
enjoying powers under a few other land laws, they also attest uncontested
mutations. Tehsildar is further empowered to hear partition cases and to make
allotment/transfer and auction of evacuee properties, land under the Displaced
Person (Compensation & Rehabilitation) Act,1954
and Punjab Package Deal properties (Disposal Act 1976) as Managing Officer and
Tehsildar Sales respectively .
Kanungos
The
Kanungo establishment consists of field Kanungo, office Kanungo and the District
Kanungos. Its strength in each district can only be altered with the sanction
of the government.
The
field Kanungo should be constantly moving about his circle supervising the work
of Patwari on the spot, except in the month of September when he stays at the
Tehsil to check the Jamabandis received from the Patwaris. He also disposes of
the demarcation applications marked to him by the Circle Revenue Officer. A
field Kanungo is also responsible for the conduct and the work of the Patwari
under his charge and it is his duty to report the work or neglect of duty or
misconduct on the part of any Patwari.
The
office Kanungo is the Tehsildar Revenue clerk and he is the custodian of all
the record received from the patwari.
The
District Kanungo is responsible for the efficiency of both the office and the
field Kanungo and should be in camp inspecting their work for at least 15 days
in each month from first October to 30th April. He is the keeper of all record
received from Kanungo patwari, at sadar office.
Patwaris
Patwari
is an important and effective official of the lowest ebb in the Revenue Agency.
No efficient Revenue Administration of a district is possible unless the
patwari staff is strong, properly trained and strictly supervised.
A
Patwari has three chief duties:-
The maintenance of record of the crop grown at every harvest.
The keeping of the record of rights uptodate by the punctual
record of mutations.
The
account of preparation of statistical returns embodying the information derived
from the harvest inspections, register of mutation and record of rights.
The
limits of "Patwar circle" is a matter for the Commissioner to decide
under para 238 of Land Administration Manual.
It
is the responsibility of Patwari to report at once all serious calamities
affecting the land or the crops and all severe outbreaks of diseases amongst
men and beasts. He must aid the headman in revenue collection. He keeps up a
diary and a work book. The entries should be made on the day on which the
events come to the notice of the patwari.
The
Patwari is responsible for the safe custody of all the records, maps and
equipments of his circle that are in his charge. In the work book the Patwari
will enter the work done by him on each day. His work is supervised by the
field Kanungo, Sadar Kanungo & Circle Revenue Officer.
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Tourist Places
Golden temple(Harmander
Sahib)
The
Golden temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs,
Around the
Within
the sacred precincts of the
The
Akal Takht
Har
Ki Pauri
Dukh
Bhanjani Ber (Jujube Tree)
Thara
Sahib
Ber
Baba Budha Ji
Gurudwara
Ilachi Ber
Ath
Sath Tirath
Bunga
Baba Deep Singh
Built
in the third decade of the 20th Century it echoes, not the traditional Hindu
temple architecture, but that of the Golden Temple and, in a similar manner
rises from the midst of a tank and has canopies and the central dome in the
style of the Sikh temple. One of the greatest reformers and political leaders
of resurgent
Wagah Border
The international border between
Wagah,
an army outpost on Indo-Pak border - between
Jallian Wala Bagh
The
memorial at this site commemorates the 2000 Indians who were killed or wounded,
shot indiscriminately by the British under the command of Gen Michael
O"Dyer on April13, 1919 while participating in a peaceful public meeting.
This was one of the major incidents of
Ram Bagh
Ram
Bagh a beautiful garden ,an accustomed listener to the
Neighs of thousand horses, announcing the arrival of the statesman of the
century Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) the Lion of Punjab, has in its heart
the summer Palace of this great ruler. Maintenance free inbuilt cooling system
designed in the Palace exhibits the architectural excellence and invokes a keen
interest.The king of his time brought local chieftains under his control and
virtually finished any eventuality of possible attacks on the kingdom raised by
him. To commemorate the memory of his velour Ram Bagh on its one end has a
lively statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh saddled on a horse in a winsome posture.
The
garden was named by the ruler himself as a tribute to Guru Ram Das, the founder
of the city. Now the summer palace of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh has been
converted into a museum which speaks volumes on his times.On display are
weapons dating back to Mughal times, portraits of ruling houses of
Ram Tirath
Located
11 Km West of
Pul Kanjari:
It
is another heritage sight built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh around which are sewn
many tales and legends. Situated near the villages of Daoka and Dhanoa Kalan
right on the Wagha border, Pul Kanjari is about 35 kms. Both
from
Samadhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji:
About
30 km south east from
Jama Masjid Khairuddin:
Built by Mohd. Khairuddin in 1876, this masjid is a place of
architectural beauty situated in the Hall Bazar. This is the holy place from
where a call against the British rule was given by Tootie-e-Hind, Shah
Attaullah Bukhari.
Samadh of Shravan:
About
6 Kilometres from Ajnala near Jastarwal (earlier known as Dashrathwal) is
located one of the oldest heritage spots in
Khoo Kalyanwala :
The
city has played a stellar role in the liberation of
When
Mangal Pande blew the bugle of rebellion against the British in 1857, its
echoes and shock-waves were felt in
The Historical Banyan Tree(
Shaheedi Bohr):
This
historical tree with massive girth and lushgreen canopy stands majestically in
the Namdhari Shaheedi Samark against the majestic back drop of the northern
boundary of Ram Bagh.Four Kookas were hanged from this tree by the British
Government in 1871.The Kookas were hanged from this tree by the British
Government in 1871 The Kookas were hanged because they had reacted violently
against the hawking of beef around the Golden Temple.
Main Hotels
S.
No. Name of Hotel Telephone Number Distance from Airport
1
Hotel Amritsar International 91-183-555991
91-183-556234 13 Kms.
2
Hotel Azaad 91-183-548171
91-183-559045 13 Kms.
3 Hotel Blue Moon 91-183-220416
91-183-220759 12 Kms.
4 Hotel Mohan International 91-183-566589 11 Kms.
5
Hotel Oberoi Castle 91-183-224462
91-183-224463 11 Kms.
6
Hotel Ritz Plaza 91-183-562836
91-183-562837 12 Kms.
7 Hotel Rosh 91-183-565420 11 Kms.
8
Hotel Sanjay International 91-183-213817
91-183-212555 11 Kms
9 Hotel Shraj Continental 91-183-565167
91-183-563237 11 Kms.
10 Hotel M K International 91-183-504610
91-183-504611 10 Kms.
11
Hotel CJ Intenational www.cjhotel.net 10 Kms
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Fairs & Festivals
The
prominent fairs celebrated in the district are described below
Ram Tirath Fair
Ram
Tirath is located about 11 km to the west of
A
big fair is held here about a fortnight after Diwali, for a
duration of five days.Great Importance is given to the tank which is
believed to have been dug by Hanuman. The circumference of the tank is about
3km and there are temples on its sides. A majority of the pilgrims consider it
auspicious to have a dip in the sacred tank in the early hours of the
Puranmashi ( full moon) night .A thirty feet wide path of circumambulation
(Parikarma) runs round the tank .After the holy dip, the pilgrims take a round
of the tank while chanting mantars and exchanging salutations,’Ram Ram.
Floating
of tullas is a special feature of the fair.On the puranmashi night, women light
lamps made out of kneaded flour and fed with pure ghee or mustard oil, place
them on leaf plates or boat shaped carriers made of sarkanda reeds, and release
them to float in the tank, reciting devotional songs and hymns, This ceremony
called tulla toarna (floating of tullas )is believed
to wash off the sins and to please Rama.
The
General belief among the pilgrims is that their visit to the sacred place would
be incomplete if they fail to give something in charity to beggars, lepers and
crippled persons.They give alms to such persons in the form of cash, clothes
and eatables.
The
entertainments include merry go rounds, feats by acrobats, magic shows,
exhibition of wild animals, singing minstrels. During the fair, conferences are
also organised by various religious and social bodies .
About
one lakh pilgrims visit this place during the fair. A large number of jatadhari
(long –haired ) sadhus also attend the fair and sit in
meditation. A considerable number of Sikhs, mostly from rural areas,also participate and pay homage at the various shrines.
Balmikis, from all over the state come to participate in the fair with great
enthusiasm and take special interest in the celebrations arranged at the
Balmiki temple. They also take out a procession on the concluding day of the
fair. Women outnumber men because of the popular belief that issueless women
beget children if they take a dip in the baoli known as ‘Mata sita di baoli’ on
the full moon night .
The
Punjab Roadways ply special buses between
Diwali
at
The
legend goes that Guru Nanak visited the site of the temple in 1532 AD.Later,
Guru Ram das, the fourth Guru acquired the place by a grant from Akbar.the
Mughal emperor, and founded a village known as Guru-ka-chak.Gradually the
village expanded and came to be known as Guru-ki-nagri (the town of the
Guru).The pool from where Guru Nanak used to take water during his stay was
converted into a tank by Guru Ram Das between 1581-1606.He named the tank, ‘the
tank of Nectar’from which the city was taken its name.
Guru
Arjan dev also built a temple (Hari Mandir) in the centre of the tank. Its
foundation stone was laid by a renowned Muslim divine mian Mir, on I Magh
Sambat 1645 (january 1589).The construction of the temple was completed in 1601
and Granth Sahib was installed therein on 1 Bhadon Sambat 1661 (August
1604).Baba Budha was appointed the first granthi (reader) of the holy
scripture. This temple later came to be known as
Guru
Hargobind reached
During
the fair, religious congregations are held at Manji Sahib, Akal Takhat and Baba
Atal which continue for three days. A large number of poets and singers also
participate. Recitation of Granth Sahib is done at Darbar Sahib, Akal Takhat
and various gurudwaras in the vicinity of Golden Tample.
Early
in the morning, pilgrims take a holy dip in the scared tank, while reciting
Japji Sahib and thereafter, they go to the
Illuminations
and pyrotechnic display are the unique features of the Diwali celebrations. A mammoth gathering in the parikarma and on the adjoining buildings
witness to their great delight the multicolored lights thrown up in the sky and
their reflections in the water of the tank. Chain of the electric lights
hang along the causeway and on the Darshani Deorhi.
Small earthen lamps lighted and fed with sarson oil are arranged in lines all
around the tank. All buildings in the compound are bedecked with coloured
lights. Candles and small earthen lamps fed with pure ghee are floated in the
tank.
This
fair is attended by people in the large numbers who come from far and near. A
large number of visitors take shelter in the verandahs of the various buildings
in the premises. All local inns, rest houses and other common places are packed
to capacity. The free mess, called Guru Ram Dass Langar, remains open for all.
The whole function is organised by Shiromani Gurudwara Parbhandhak Committee.
During the fair, qualified doctors render free medical service to the pilgrims.
Basant Panchami at Chheharta Sahib
Basant
Panchami is celebrated with great enthusiasm at Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib on
fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magh (end of January or beginning
of February). People start pouring in a day earlier than the Basant Panchami
and participate in the celebrations, which starts the
same evening, continue throughout the night, and last till late in the
afternoon the next day when the congregation breaks up. Flying of kites is a
peculiar feature of the Basant. It is very interesting to watch when two
players entangle their kites in the fair with a view to cutting the twines.
With a cleaver loosening and jerky pull on the twine, one of the kites gets cut
off and there is an uproar of delight and taunts from
the winning party. The player whose kite gets cut off,
tries to recover as much of the twine as he can without any loss of time. Among
the sight-seers, there are some persons who carry poles to catch the falling
kites and the twine. It is very exciting and amusing to watch the kites
fighting high up in the air.
This
fair has also commercial aspect. A large number of big and small shops are set
up at the site of the fair. The is visited by a very large number of people , both Hindus and Sikhs. During the festivals days,
special buses ply from
The
fair is organised by the local Gurudwara management with the corporation of the
various social service organisations. Free community kitchen(Langar)
is arranged by the management on this occasion. Arrangements are also need for
medical and first aid services.
Fairs
and festivals celebrated here are a wonderful prism of social, moral, religious
and patriotic values .Since the days of freedom struggle, there has been a
tradition among Hindus and Muslim in
Shopping
Shopping
in
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Population
According
to 2001 Census total population of District Amritsar is 2152182 .Rural population
is 1050102 out of which schedule caste population is 358580 .Urban population
is 1102080 out of which 229418 is schedule caste population.
Blockwise
Rural Population Sr.No Name of Block Population SC Population
1
Ajnala 130890 27166
2
Chogawan 131278 35699
3 Gandiwind(38 Villages) 51733 19733
4
Harsha Chhina 85854 28802
5
Jandiala 124867 53627
6
Majitha 137204 54484
7
Rayya 159877 56380
8
Tarsika 115887 38915
9
Verka 112512 43774
Municipalitywise
Urban Population Sr.No Name of Municipality Population SC Population
1
Ajnala 18589 2869
2
3
Jandiala 23834 7768
4
Majitha 12992 5637
5
Rajasansi 12176 4558
6
Ramdas 5779 2592
7
Rayya 12631 3119
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History & Culture
Brief History
Located
in the heart of
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more to
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Origin
The
Origin of the city of
The
various Opinions that the land was granted by emperor Akbar to Guru Amar Das
(later on transferred to Guru Ram Das), or was acquired by Guru Ram Das before
the grant was actually obtained, or the land was purchased by the Guru on a
payment of Rs.700 from the zamindaar of the village at tung at the instance of
Emperor Akbar, or presented by the people of village Sultanwind out of regard
and reverence for the Guru are all versions based on popular tradition .There
are no documentary evidences to support or contradict these views. But the
version regarding the purchase of the land by Guru Ram Das is in keeping with
the tradition of Sikh Gurus who never took any land grants from the rulers.
It
seems that originally the site of
The
original plan of the new project was chalked out by Guru Amardas and Conveyed
to Ram Das for execution .Guru Ram Das was given guidelines for the location of
the site and was instructed to found a village,to
build a House for himself, to dig a tank and to develop the centre gradually
into a city . Arrangements were made for money and assistance .some
intelligent, experienced and elderly Sikhs were instructed to assist Ram Das to
implement the project .The project was thus executed by Guru Ram Das.
First
of all a boundary line of the settlement was drawn. The foundation was laid by
Guru Ram Das and the village was named Ram Das Pura .Opinions vary on the date of the founding of the city. Probably the
foundation was laid in 1573 AD but the popular view is that it was done in
1577.
The
construction of the new centre was started with great enthusiasm.Some huts and
houses were built and then excavation of the tank was startad
. when a portion of the project was completed, Bhai Jetha went to
Goindwal to report the progress of the work.This time Guru Amar Das directed
Ram Das to dig another tank at the low level area near the site of the tank
under construction.On his return, Guru Ram Das selected the site for the second
tank surrounded by a large number of Jujube trees.
The
construction of the second tank commenced on Nov.6,1573
and Guru Ram Das personally supervised it.Many Sikh devotees came to
participate in the Sewa. Simultaneously with the construction of the tank all
care was taken to develop the village Chak.52 types of caste groups from Patti,Kasur and Kalanaur were called for ensuring regular supply
of essential commodities to the settlers. A market called Guru ka bazar which exists now also was established. Some wells
were dug for water supply .A number of rich bankers and traders also settled
down in the town.
The
construction of the tank and the town was going on smoothly .But Guru Ram Das
had to rush back to Goindwal at the call of the dying Guru Amar Das, while the
work was in progress.The work was resumed on his return in 1577 and the
construction of the tank and town was completed in the same year.
On
the completion of the project, the Guru called the local business community and
told them to take charge of the holy place but they humbly pleaded their
inability to perform religious duties and requested the Guru to engage some
Brahmins and mendicants for the job.
The
Guru and his disciples were thrilled at the completion of the new pilgrimage
centre.Guru Ram Das composed beautiful verses in glorification of the sarowar,making an injunction upon his followers to take bath in the
holy tank and meditate the name of God.The tank acquired a reputation fo
sanctity and became the head-quarters of the Sikhs.The Amrit Sarowar remained
un-bricked till Guru Arjan Dev ascended the Gur Gaddi in 1581.The tank was made
pacca and its side stairs were bricked. The tank was named .Amar sarowar or
Early Period
It
has been established now that the whole of
Vadalol
Chhina
Gharinda
Har
In
addition to above, several sites also lie in a row in the
Even
in ancient times, trade was a primary factor in the urban development of
societies. The
Ever
since the discovery of the Indus Civilization, attempts have made to decipher
the
The
area of the
After
the overthrow of Greeks, the area of
Medieval Period
During
the last quarter of 10th century, Raja Jaipal of Shahi Dynasty ruled over
The
People of Amritsar District came under the influence of teachings of Guru Nanak
in the beginning of 16th century, Bhai Lehna (later known as Guru Angad Dev), a
residence of Khadur Sahib became a devoted follower of Guru Nanak.He preached
people on the lines of Guru Nanak.He preached people on the lines of his
Guru.He converted Takhat Mal, the headman of the village, and many others to
his faith. A community kitchen (langer) was also
initiated and men from far and near started pouring in to receive spiritual instruction
from him. Even Guru Nanak visited him at khadur Sahib twice and on his second
visit, seeing his never-failing devotion to god and man took him back to
Kartarpur and appointed him as his successor on
Guru
Angad Dev settled at Khadur Sahib, his native village and made it his
headquarters. He began to preach and spread gospels of Guru Nanak with great
devotion.
He
allowed one of his disciples-Gobind to build a township on the bank of the
river Beas, but refused to call the new settlement after his own name and
called it Gobindwal (now Goindwal) to commemorate the memory of the disciple.It
was on 29 March 1552 Amar Das Ji, the most devoted follower of Guru Angad Dev,
was appointed by Baba Buddha as the third Guru of the Sikhs in the benign
presence of the Guru. It may be stated here that Humayun also visited Khadur
Sahib and received the blessings of Guru Angad Dev.
Guru
Amar Das guided the Sikhs from Goindwal from 1552-1574.In the year 1567, when
Akbar visited Lahore, he made a call on the Guru at Goindwal.On being told that
the Guru would see no one, high or low, till one had partaken of the food from
the langar (community Kitchen), Akbar, a man of broad sympathies and high
culture, welcomed the Idea and partook of the food distributed there, sitting
in a row with his subjects of humble origin.
Guru
Amar Das established 22manjis (dioceses) in many parts of the country to
popularise Guru Nanak’s message.Many people came to the Guru to listen to his
precepts.The Guru also got constructed a baoli at Goindwal and fixed the first
of Baisakh as the day of the annual gathering of the Sikhs.He introduced
several new ceremonies on occasions of birth and death,replacing the chanting
of Sanskrit Shiolokas by the recitation of Gurbani.He preached against the
purdah system, the seclusion of women, encouraged inter-caste alliances and
remarriage of widows.The Guru condemned the practice of sati (burning of widow
on the pyre of her husband’s dead body).
In
1573, Guru Amar Das deputed Ram Das ji to start excavation of the tank later
known as Santokhsar and to found a new town later known as
Amritsar.Arrangements and control of funds for the purpose were entrusted to
Baba Buddha.A number of intelligent, experienced, devoted and
elderly Sikhs were instructed to join Ram Das in accomplishing the task.
The inauguration of the work was made in the traditional Indian style.Paid
labourers were engaged. The visiting Sikh devotees were exhorted to lend a
helping hand. Before regular excavation work of the tank (later on named
‘Santokhsar’),started, the boundary line of the new
settlement was marked and it was named chak Guru or simply the chak. Later on
it began to be called, variously, as Guru ka Chak,
Chak Guru Ram Das, or Ram Das Pura. Kilns were laid and a number of hutments
were built. The Guru also took abode in a hut near the site (later named Guru ke Mehal)
After
the portion of the project was completed, Ram Das went to Goindwal to pay his
homage to Guru Amar Das and report the progress to him. This time, Guru Amar
Das instructed Ram Das to dig another tank at a lower level near the site of
the tank that was already under construction. On his return to the Chak, Ram
Das made a search for the beri, the covered site for the second tank as instructed
by Guru Amar Das .The site having been selected, the construction of the second
tank (later on named Amrit sarowar ) commenced under the personal supervision
of Ram Das assisted by Baba Buddha. According to Gian Singh Giani (Tawarikh
Guru Khalsa, p.344), the digging of the tank commenced on 7 Kartika 1630 BK (
In
1574, when Guru Amar Das saw his end approaching, he summoned Ram Das to
Goindwal and made him his successor on 1 september 1574.Guru Ram Das ascended
the spiritual throne of Guru Nanak at the age of about forty years in
1574.During his brief period of seven years, he achieved considerable progress
in expanding the activities of the Sikh religion. He sent out many of his
disciples called Masands even to neighbouring countries like Afganistan to
spread the gospel and also to collect offerings of the devotees which he needed
more than ever not only to run the community kitchen, but also to complete the
excavation of the sacred tank later called Amritsar and to expand the
activities of the city of Ramdaspur he had founded in the life time of Guru
Amar Das .
The
city of Amritsar a dazzling showcase of composite culture and secular heritage
.It has a proud past .a glorious present and a promising future .This most
important city of Majha has rightly been called the mukut-mani (Jewel of the
crown)of the Punjab. A rich repository of spiritual and national heritage, It
has been hailed as the home of all virtues’(sifti da ghar) .while praying,
every devout Sikh longs to be blessed with a pilgrimage to Amritsar and a holy
bath at the Golden Temple (Amritsar ke darsan isnan).A visit to Amritsar is
believed to wash off all the sins.
A
focal point of Sikh faith, a pivot of
The
most dominating asset, however, is its people who are friendly, God-fearing,
hospitable, hard working informal, robust and with a tremendous zest for
living. They are fond of good food, good dress and all the external symbols of
life.
Jagdev Kalan is related with the name of
Muslim poet Hasham Shah, the famous author of Sassi-Punnu. In an era of
Indo-Pak bonhomie, this village is a hotspot for mutual meeting-ground of
interests, secular thinking and composite
heritage.
Kotli Sultan Singh about 32 kilometers from
Serai Amanat Khan is a very charming and
elegant structure situated in a small village south west of
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Cuisine
This
is perhaps because the Amritsari mind- set was shaped by frequent ravages of
war where the dawn of the next day was not sure.
The
city is famous for its culinary delicacies like multi-layered prathas, bhatura
channa, tandoori kulchas, puris, jam, marmalades, sharbat, rabri & lassi.
Other delicacies include satpuras, samosas, fried fish,seekh
kabab, mutton tikka, barbecued chicken and spicy pickles.
The
celebrated papad and vadian from Amritsar have become the subject of many a
rhymes and jingles, Amritsaris have a sweet tooth for pinnis, balushahis and
gur ka halwa.The city has many places for traditional cuisines and modern
foods.Most of the eating joints of the traditional cuisines and modern
foods.Most of the eating joints of the traditional cuisine are within the
walled city.
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Telephone List of Main office/officers of
Officer Name /Designation Office Residence
A
A.D.C.(G)
A.D.C.(D)
AETC-1 2210038 2225224
AETC-11 2212388 2213994
2565081
2590025
AC(Grivences)
2225722
AC(G) 2226767
2226768
A.D.A.Legal Mr.Dhanawali 2228798
A,T.M.Railway
Station Asr 2213171 2566887
Attari border. 2382610,
2231741
Army 2226678-83
B
B.D.P.O.Verka 30998043
B.D.P.O.Jandiala 2432156 2520953
B.D.P.O.Majitha 2773326
B.D.P.O.Tarsika 01853-267726
B.D.P.O.Rayya 01853-222080
B.D.P.O.Ajnala 01858-221062
B.D.P.O.Harsha chhina 01858-264107
B.D.P.O.Chogawan 01858-244401
B.D.P.O.Gandiwind 01852-260117
B.S.F.Wahga Border 2476230,2476369
Bachet Bhawan 2501358
Banks
Syndicate Bank 2565118 2565521
O.B.C.Queens Rd. 2564682 2565163
O.B.C.Majitha Rd. 2555157 2555748
Canera Bank 2223972
Pb&
O.B.C.Vallah 2261124
S.B.I.City 2547780,2548188
S.B.I.Cantt. 2565319
C
Commissioner MC ASR 2545155 2222111
CJM 2225110 2225251
Control Room ASR 2228185
100
Civil Surgeon 2211864 2583630
Custom Officer 2507436 2504636
2222273
2551872
Shazada Nand Collage for women 2544645,
2210828
D.A.V.College for women 2221757, 2221009
Clubs
A.G.A 2223306
Serivce Club 2227068
Cinemas
Annam Cinemas 2210949
Adrash 2565249
Suraj Chanda 2557393
Sangam 2545500
Gagan 2271020
New
Health
Civil Surgeon 2211864 2274564
District
Offices D.H.O 2566271
Cantonment Board 2563967 2562351
Circuit House 2566319 2210053
Chif Agi Office 2502527
C.J.M 2225110
Custom 2210377, 2565469
Custom
Coca Cola Factory 2258397
Depo 2225749
C.D.P.O.Jandiala 2320071
Computer Section 2220899, 2400364
Commissioner Provident Funds 2500471, 2501064
D
Distt & Session Judge 2225124 2225122
Deputy Commisseioner Asr 2226161 2226162,6262
Distt Mandi Officer 2527459 2257444
D.M.Punsup 2506119 2221878
D.R.O. 2229125 2401103
Distt Social Security Officer 2571934
Dy.Dir. Sanik Welfare 2563102
Distt Attorny 2400193 2565518
Distt Sports Officer 2557693 2562222
D.E.O.(S) 2225896
2500923
D.E.O.(P) 2228979
2227080
D.D.P.O. 2226980 2401804
D.T.O.
2565244 2507560
D.W.O. 2534944 2566012
D.D.L.G. 2557689 2229882
D.F.S.C. 2564966 2225699
Dy.Director Horticulture 2502476 2223340
Dy.Ecnomical & Statistical Advisor
2565999
Distt Small Savings Officer 2503184
Distt.Treasury Officer 2222587
Dy. E.S.A. 2565999
D.M. Agro 2505531 2500137
D.M.Ware House 2401060
D.M.Markfed 2500372 2506669
D.O.R.G. 2225722 2226440
Durgina Mandir 2550700
2550800
Divisional
D.M.S.C.C. 2556667 2275071
D.T.P. 2220406 2229899
Deputy Dir.Public Relation. 2210235 2223093
D.P.R.O. 2210235 2223870
D.M.F.C.I. 2226257 2500012
Doctors
Dr.Daljit Singh Eyes 2551600
Dr.Davinder Sharma.Heart 2505122 2545945
Dr.A.S.Randhawa Brain 2503624
Dr.Mrs.Khanna. 2220805
Dr.Jadish Gargi.Post Mortem 2226900
Dr.Sujan Singh Eyes 2256636 2258873
Dr.Sandhu 2504333 2710475
E Election Tehsildar. 2227118 2484635
Employment officer 2552379
E.O.I.T.O. 2557618,2557617
2228292
Essma Mill 2226252,2564921,2566882
E.O.M.C.O. Asr
2545538
E.O.M.C.Jandiala 2432122,2432405
2484991
E.O.M.C.Majitha 2773347 2484991
EOMC Ajnala 951858-221438
EOMC Rayya 951853-222286 5095421
EOMC Raja Sansi 951858-233712
EO Improvement trust 2500555,2501666
G
G.M.Rd.ways-1 2551735 2212641
2551741
G.M.Rd.ways-11 2551776,2551744
G.A.to D.C 2226767 2226768
G.M.D.I.C. 2584804 2586696
G.M.Telephones 2563566 2563500
Gurdwara judicial Commission 2502398
Guru Nanak Bhavan 2545480
Gas
Agnecy Amritsar Gas Agency 2556456
Amrohi 2566496,2564040
Arora 2548110
Dee.Ess. 2542508
Bajwa 2282602
Chopra 2555770
Jagdav Chheharta 2258200
Shivam Gas 2521380
Ganpati 2541588
Hotels
Ritz Hotel 2562836 2566314
Mohan International 2227801to08
Sun&Shine 2563876
Kumar International 2500171
Royal Castel 2556264
M.K. 2504610,504611
Dental College Mall Mandi 2553668
Kakkar 2506053
Mundh. 2503336
2503346
I Income Tax Officer. 2225675, 2225876
Improvement trust 2500555, 2501666 2503399
I.T.I.Centre 2553431
Indian Oil 2503419
J
Jail 2228110
Jalliana Wala Bagh 2542245
K
L
Labour Officer 2564602
LIC Asr 2557830,
2557392, 2555517
LBO 2566089
M
Market Committee Asr 2543264 1852-22426
2542956
M.C.Gehri 2432027
M.C. Rayya 01853-222319 2273356
M.C. Chhabal 01852-277255 52-222015
M.C.Ajnala 01858-221051 2504778
M.C.Chogawan 01858-244761 2227505
M.C.Attari 2382605 01852-222426
M.C.Mehta 01853-256725 2273356
M.C.Jandiala. 2322027 2236264
M.C.Majitha. 2773353 2581064
Municipal Corporation Commissioner. 2545155
2222111
Mills
Sawadesi mill 2564841, 2222777 2220764
Sugar Mill Ajnala 246652
N
N.T.Colonization 2556461
Nowelty Sweets 2223197
Nizzar Agro 2321704
Nehru Juva Kender 2210870
O
Odeon 2565074
OCM 2258712,2258713
S
S.E.Irrigation 566252 2226761
566246
S.E.N/H 274203 474513
S.E.Sewrage Board 553916 401999
S.E.Public Health 543391 223446
S.E.Mandi Board 500731, 556461
S.E.PWD 274285
S.E.Drains 229954 226975
S.E.Chief Engineer PSEB 263915, 263948
S.E.Pheruman PSEB 2504669 2502521
Schools
Sant Singh Sukha Singh 2223878,2565799, 2565699
SSP
SSP
Majitha 2584369
B.R.Modern Sch. 2224603
G.S.S.S.Mall Rd. 2220682
D.A.V.Public Sch. 2224603
P.B.N.Hall Gate 2551995
Kotla Sultan Singh 2236550 2231040
Holly Heart Rani Ka Bagh 2564441
Holly Heart G.T.Rd. 246903
D.A.V.Sch. hathi Gate 2548465
St.Frances. 2226285
Harkrishan Public Sch. 2562649
S.D.M’s
S.D.M.Asr-I 2226928 2226307
S.D.M.Asr-II 2228303 2227098
S.D.M.Baba Bakala 01853-245510 245511
S.D.M.Ajnala 01858-221037 221054
Supdtt.Medical.S.G.T.B.Hospital 2222173
T
Tehsildar Asr-I 2562663 2229646
Tehsildar Asr-II 2544695
Tehsildar Ajnala 01858-221102 2213030
Tehsildar Baba Bakala 01853-225511 2421656
G.N.D.U.V.C 2258811
Pro V.C 2258880
G.N.D.U 2258855
G.N.D.U History Deptt 2258802
V
Verka Milk Plant 2263072, 2263026
W
Working Women Hostal Asr 2234411
X
Xen Mandi Board 2526451 2500731
Xen P.S.E.B.Hall Gate 2548156 266343
Xen Drainage 2566097
Xen Drainage Mechinical 2566278
Xen P.W.D.Electercity 2274384 2222672
Xen P.S.E.B. 2274362
Xen Rural Rd.Division-1 2564793 2277609
Xen Rural Rd. Division -2 2274285 2275181
Xen Public Health Div.1 2554281 2212456
Xen Public Health Div.2 2562911
Xen P.W.D.Electrcity 2274284 2222672
Xen Rural Works P.W.D. 2274285
Xen National Highways 2566551 2275601
Xen Panchyat Raj 2234637 2225398
Xen P.S.E.B.(SHARMA)
2544458 2548156
Xen Palution Board 226079
Xen Galiara 2293081 425856
Xen Panchayat Raj 225398
Xen UBDC 2566423
Xen Irregation 2566246
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Hotels
Hotel
MK
Ranjit's
Svaasa
Hotel
Lawrence
Mohan
International Hotel
Hotel
Veenus
Hotel
Heritage Inn
Radisson
Hotel
Hotel
Grand Legacy
Hotel
Swarn
Hotel
Royal Inn
49,
Brahm Butta Market
Near
Sarai Guru Ram Das
Hotel
P R Residency
Hotel
Le Golden
Hotel
Swarn
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Nightview of the
Coordinates:
31°38'N 74°52'E? / ?31.64, 74.86
Time
zone IST (UTC+
Area
50 km² (19 sq mi)
Elevation
218 m (715 ft)
Population Density 10,050/km² (2007)
Pincode
143-0xx
Telephone
+91 183
Vehicle
PB02
It
is home to the Harimandir Sahib, also known as the
The
main commercial activities include tourism, carpets and fabrics, farm produce,
handicrafts, service trades and light engineering.
History of
Distant
view of Babatul, AmritsarAmritsar city is one of the major cities of the Sikh
nation. Under instructions from Guru Amar Das Sahib, this city was founded by
Guru Ram Das Sahib in 1574, on the land bought by him for an amount of rupees
700 from the owners of the village Tung. (Earlier Guru Ram Das Sahib had begun
building Santokhsar Sarovar, near erstwhile
It
is here that Akal Takht Sahib (Throne of the Almighty) was revealed by Guru
Hargobind Sahib in 1609. Two flags representing temporal and spiritual
authority (Sikh sovereignty) have been set up in front of Akal Takht Sahib.
Here Guru Hargobind Sahib wore two swords of Miri and Piri (temporal and
transcendental authority). The building of Akal Takht Sahib was twice
demolished by Afghan armies and was very badly damaged by the Indian regime (in
June 1984). The Indian government repaired it in September 1984. The Sikhs
began demolishing it on
On
The
Mogul chief of Patti tried to occupy
On
In
1740, Massa Ranghar, a debauched official, desecrated Darbar Sahib. He was
punished by Bhai Sukkha Singh and Bhai Mahtab Singh, on
During
the eighteenth century,
Ranjit
Singh, chief of the Sukkarchakkia misl, who first occupied, in 1799, Lahore,
the traditional capital of the Punjab, and declared himself Maharaja in 1801,
extended his hegemony to Amritsar in 1805 when he took over from his
traditional rivals, the bhangi chiefs, their fort with its mint striking the
Nanakshahi rupee, and the famous Zamzama gun. The fort of the Ramgarhia misl
was occupied in 1815 and with the possessions of Rani Sada Kaur of Kanhaiya
Misl and Fateh Si?gh Ahluvalia in
Around
1830, Ranjit Singh gold-plated some part of the inner section of the Darbar
Sahib. (It harmed this Sikh institution as some ignorant people began unjustly
calling it
In
1846, the British established themselves in the Lahore Darbar, with a Resident
in the Court; and,
The
famous Sikh shrines at Amritsar include: Five Sarovars (sacred tanks): Amritsar
(1586), Santokhsar (1587-88), Ramsar (1602-03), Kaulsar (1627), Bibeksar
(1628); and, Gurdwaras: Baba Atal (1770), Shaheed Ganj Baba Dip Singh (1803,
partly in 1823), Shaheed Ganj Baba Gurbakhsh Singh, Guru De Mahal (It was the
residence of Guru Ram Das Sahib, Guru Arjan Sahib, Guru Hargobind Sahib and
Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was born here), Darshani Deodi
(near Guru Bazaar, associated with the memory of Guru Arjan Sahib), Gurdwara
Thara Sahib (on the bank of Amritsar Sarovar; associated with the memory of
Guru Ram Das Sahib and Guru Arjan Sahib), Gurdwara Thara Sahib (in memory of
the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib), Damdama Sahib (in memory of the visit of
Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, in 1664), Pippali Sahib (It is associated with memory
of Guru Arjan Sahib and Guru Hargobind Sahib), Gurdwara Tahli Sahib (Guru Ram
Das Sahib used to rest under a Tahli, i.e. shisham tree. The Tahli tree,
believed to be the same still exists), Churasti Atari (associated with memory
of Guru Hargobind Sahib), Gurdwara Lohgarh Qila (Earlier it was a fort built by
Guru Hargobind Sahib in 1609) etc. Besides, 68 Bungas were constructed in the
town from time to time. (See: Bunga). The
The
city is dominated by the history of the Sikhs and many of their sacred shrines
are found in and around the city. It was established by Guru Ramdas. The city
has highest temporal seat of Sikhs "The Harimandir Sahib" popularly
known as
Harimandir
SahibThe city lies on the main Grand Trunk Road (
The
city is the administrative centre for the Amritsar District.
Modern
Modern
Geography and Climate
The
weather in this region of
Climate
Table Jan Feb
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean
daily maximum temperature (°C) 16 20 24 33 37 36 33 32 32 29 24 18
Mean
daily temperature (°C) 10 14 18 26 30 31 30 28 27 23 17 11
Mean
daily minimum temperature (°C) 4 8 12 19 23 26 26 25 22 17 10 5
Precipitation
(in) 0.94 1.30 1.89 1.14 0.98 2.44 9.09 7.36 3.11 0.71 0.24 0.71
The
best time to visit
Demographics
As
of 2007,
District Administration
The
Deputy Commissioner, an officer belonging to the Indian Administrative Service,
is the official in charge of general administration in the district. He is
assisted by a number of officers belonging to the Punjab Civil Service and
other
The
Senior Superintendent of Police, an officer belonging to the Indian Police
Service, is responsible for maintaining law and order in the district. He is
assisted by the officers of the Punjab Police Service and other Punjab Police
officials.
The
Divisional Forest Officer, an officer belonging to the Indian Forest Service,
is responsible for the management of the forests, environment and wildlife in
the district. He is assisted by the officers of the Punjab Forest Service and
other
Sectoral
development is looked after by the district head/officer of each development
department such as PWD, Health, Education, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, etc.
These officers are from various
The
The
Transport
The
city's international airport,
About
Rs. 2,100 Crore is being left aside for the Mass Rapid Transport system for the
city[citation needed]. It is hoped that this will help
relieve city traffic, save money and help the environment.
Education
Religious Shrines
Sikh
The
Harmandir Sahib (
Harimandir
Sahib (
Gurdwara
Manji Sahib Devan Asthan
Akal
Takht
Gurdwara
Ramsar Sahib
Gurdwara
Baba Deep Singh, built at the site of the martyrdom of Baba Deep Singh
Gurdwara
Bebaksar Sahib
Birth
Place of Guru Hargobind Sahib
Gurdwara
Darbar Sahib, Tarn Taran (twenty five km south of
Gurdwara
Baba Budha
Guru
da Bagh, Kokawali
Gurdwara
Bohli Sahib, Goindwal
Gurdwara
Bir Baba Budha, Thattah-Chabhal
Gurdwara
Darbar Sahib, Khadur
ChhehartaSahib,
Guru Hargobind Ji
Baba
Bakala, where Bhai Makhan Shah proclaimed that he had found the ninth Sikh Guru
in Guru Teg Bahadur
Birth
Place of Baba Budha Ji, Kathunangal
Saragarhi
Gurudwara
Hindu
Durgiana
Mandir
Sage
Valmiki's Ashram Named as Ram Tirath
Mata
Lal Devi Mandir
Maha
Kali Mandir,Near Escorts hospital.
Gopal mandir.
Ram
Tirath
Hotels
Hotel
M.K
Hotel
Ranjit Svaasa
Hotel
Raj Continental
Hotel
P R Residency
Hotel
CJ International
Hotel Volga
Hotel
Majha Continental
DISTANCE OF IMPORTANT CITIES
Katra
256 KM
Patnitop
325 KM
Dalhousie
220 KM
Dharamshala
225 KM
Kullu
Manali 470 KM
Shimla
340 KM
Jaipur
750 KM
One
can also cross over into
There
is also a bus service between
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Month
Min-
temp Max-
temp Rainfall
Seasons
January
4 21 45 Winter
February
7 22 40
Spring
March 12 25 35 Spring
October 15 30 10 Autumn
November 12 28 7 Winter
December 5 20 10 Winter
Restaurants at
My
Kind of
Yellow
Chilly Distt.Shopping Complex,
The
Dhabas at
Kesar
da Dhaba Chowk Passian
Bharawan
da Dhaba Near Town Hall
Friends
Fast Food Joints
Pizza
Hut (Original International Chain)
Domino's Pizza (Original International Chain) Distt. Shopping
Bakeries
La-Patisseries
Ranjit Avenue A Block Market
Popular
Name
Description
Guru
Bazar Jewellery
Katra
Jaimal Garments & Shoes
Partap
Bazar Wholesale
Readymade Garments
Shastri
Market Wholesale
Woollens & Sales
Katra
Ahluwalia Wholesale Cloth
Bazar
Mai Sewan Wholesale Stationary
Hall
Bazar Electronics
& Books
Majith
Mandi Wholesale
Dry Fruits & Spices
Dal
Mandi Pulses,
Spices
Dhab
Wasti Ram Soaps
Mochi
Bazar Punjabi
Jutti
Katra
Sher Singh Wholesale
Medicines
Festivals
January-February :
Basant Panchami (spring festival).
March :
Hola
Mohalla.
April :
Baisakhi.
October-November :
Dussehra and Diwali. Guru Purab, the birthday of Guru
Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh.
December :
Jor
Mela at Fatehgarh Sahib
Area : About five Thousand sq.
km
Population : About 2.5
million (District)
About
1 million (City)
Languages : Punjabi,
Hindi, English
Climate : Summer 30 to 46 °C
Winter
0 to 17 °C
Monsoons : July to
September
Airport : Raja Sansi,
Famous
for it's rich cuisine and milk products.
Amritsar Hotels
Ranjit’s
SVAASÁ,
Raj
Continental ,
Hotel
P. R. Residency ,
M
K. Hotel,
Grand
Legacy ,
Hotel
Heritage Inn,
Hotel
Swarn,
The
Hotel Shiraz,
Hotel
Ishan Villa,
Hotel
Lawrence,
Hotel
Majha Continental,
Upcoming Hotels
Dusit
Thani Hotel ,
Radisson
Hotel ,
Ista
Hotel & Spa ,
The Pool of Nector
The
word
The
museum at Ram Bagh houses weapons dating back to Moghul times and some
portraits of the ruling houses of the
The
most interesting place to stay is the
Golden
Temple : During Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign the lower half of the temple was
decorated with marble while the entire upper half was inlaid with copper covered
over by gold plate : hence its new name, the Golden Temple. Free kitchen and
recitation of the divine word never cease here. Its four gates invite everyone
from all directions.
Akal Takhat : Sixth Guru Sri Har Gobind
had got it constructed as a seal of temperal authority symbolising the unity of
spiritual and temporal life in 1609.
Tower
of Baba Atal Rai : Built in the memory of Baba Atal Rai, son of Sri Har Gobind
Ji, this octagonal nine-storeyed structure about 50 meters high has several
beautiful frescos on its walls, relating to the life of Guru nanak Dev Ji.
Jallianwal Bagh : Martyrs' Memorial built in
the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of
Mosque at Fatehabad : Situated at a distance of
40 kms. from
Summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh : Is situated in the middle
of a beautiful garden called Ram bagh in
Only
its architecturally unique 'darshani deorhi' has remained
intact. A museum after the name of the Maharaja is set up here displaying oil
paintings, miniatures, coins, weapons and Mss relating to the Sikh period.
There
are a number of cotton, woollen and art silk textile factories besides other
industries dealing with electric goods, sewing machines, auto parts, carpets in
Goindwal : A few kilometers away from Tarn Taran is the town
of
Khadur Sahib : Khadur Sahib is 32 kms. south-east of
Ram Tirath : 16 Kilometres west of
A
big fair now recognised nationally and lasting for four days is held here since
times immemorial on every Kartika Puran-mashi (full moon night in November).
Harike Wetland : The lake formed at the
point of confluence of rivers
Baba Bakala : Situated about 45
kilometers east of
Dera Baba Jaimal Singh :
About 54 kilometres east of
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Before
Sikhism came into origin and the present city came to be known by it's present name, this was the place where Luv & Kush,
the twin sons of Lord Rama were born & educated by the great Sage Valmiki
who authored the epic Ramayana.
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The
abode of Bliss and Blessings, Golden temple is holiest of the shrines of Sikh
religion. Guru Arjun Dev requested the great contemporary Muslim saint Mian
Meer to lay the foundation stone of this shrine in January 1589, thus the
building was completed in 1601 and the Holy Scripture of Sikhs Adi Granth was
installed in
The
On
a platform under a gorgeous canopy studded with jewels on the ground floor of
the
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In
1919, The Jallianwala Bagh was no "garden but a desolate piece of
land" - a rectangle of irregular shape,about 229
meters long and 13 meters wide. The 'Flame of Liberty' was constructed in 1954
and inaugurated by the President, Dr Rajindra Parsad in 1961. On the four sides
of the memorial, the words, "In memory of martyrs
-
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People
visit this place in large numbers to witness the lowering down of the flags of
both countries. The only post, where a special parade is organised to lower the
flags simultaneously from the flag poles in the evening, beams with activity.
The flag lowering ceremony, better known as the 'Retreat' is performed
everyday, Shortly before sunset, by Border Security
Force (BSF) jawans on the Indian side and Pakistan Rangers on the other side.
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Situated
outside the Hathi Gate Durgiana Mandir is largest
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The
fort occupied a unique place in the Indian military history. Built in 1760, it
was called Bhangian Da Kila (Bhangis was one of the twelve Sikh misles).
According to historians, during 1808, the fort was known as the fort of Gujjar
Singh Bhangi. Later it was re-built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh with the help of
Jodh Singh. The legendary Maharaja strengthened the fortification of the fort
in order to keep his treasures and treaties in safety
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THE UNIVERSITY
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Amritsar Swadeshi Textile Corporation Pvt.
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The
Understand
The
name of the city derives from the name of the pool around the
Get in
By
plane
By
train
The
Shatabdi Express is the fastest and most comfortable way to arrive from
Onward/return
trains can be booked online, at the train station or, most conveniently, at the
small booking office in the Golden Temple Complex. It's advised to book your
onward train ticket as soon as you arrive in
Some
other good trains are Paschim Express and Golden Temple Mail, but be sure of
your reservations on time.
By
car
Long-distance
taxis are available from most places. It takes around 6-7 hours from
By
bus
From
From
the Pakistan border take a cycle-rickshaw (Rs 15, 3km) to the Attari station,
where you can catch a local bus to Amritsar (Rs 15, 25 km).
Taxis
also ply this route and charge around Rs 200 for the entire vehicle.
Get
around
An
auto-rickshaw from the train station to the temple should cost around Rs 40,
while a cycle-rickshaw will run about Rs 20.
The
Akal
Takht and the entrance towards the Harmandir Sahib
Pilgrims
bathing in the
As
you arrive near the complex, you will more likely than not be accosted by
hawkers trying to sell you bandannas to cover your head. It's not a bad
souvenir for Rs.10, but there's also a big barrel of free ones to choose from
at the entrance itself. Deposit your shoes at the subterranean building to the
left of the entrance, wash your feet at the entrance and head in.
Darshani Deori. This is the main entrance,
sporting a distinctly Victorian clock-tower.
Amrit
Sarovar. The giant pool of water that surrounds and reflects
the
Harmandir Sahib. This is the Golden Temple
itself, floating above the Amrit Sarovar, housing the sacred Adi Granth
scripture which is recited out loud during the day. This is the most crowded point, accessible by a bridge from the edge of the pool, and
entry here is regulated by guards.
Akal Takht, directly opposite the Harmandir Sahib. Meaning "the Timeless,
this is where the highest council of Sikhs sits and deliberates. At night, the
Adi Granth is transferred to the Akal Takht.
Central Sikh Museum, 2nd floor (entrance on the
right side of the main side of the main entrance). Devoted to large gallery of
paintings, mostly showing the gruesome ways countless Sikhs have been martyred,
and various knick-knacks from the gurus. Free.
All
Sikhs are expected at some point in their lives to volunteer for a week at the
temple, and everyone you see working here is fulfilling that duty. It's likely
possible that you can join in if you feel so inclined - you could start by
chatting up the people outside peeling vegetables, or those washing dishes.
Jallianwala
Bagh (Garden) is a short 5-minute walk from the
A
memorial was built on the site and inaugurated by the then-President of
Do
Visit
the
Learn
Almost
every Sikh at the temple will be willing to talk to you about the temple and
their religion and culture. Go there with an open mind and you'll leave with a
smiling heart. Some of the kindest people on Earth.
Buy
Guru Nanak knick-knacks. His face graces all kinds of goodies.
CDs of temple recordings, chants, and Punjabi music in the shops
along the front of the temple.
Eat
The
My
Kind of Place offers fast food such as pizza, burgers, and chips. It offers
Chinese & Continental food also.
The
Brothers or Bharavan the Dhaba, is place situated near to Golden Temple where
you can eat traditional food or chinese, continental where you can enjoy taste
of your choice at affordable prices.
New
Punjabi Rasoi, around the corner from the temple it's one of the most popular
restaurants in town and serves up great Indian food including tasty masala
dosas. Meals ~Rs 40-60.
Neelam's,
a few doors down from New Punjabi Rasoi, offers pizza and other basics. Meals from Rs 30.
Budget
The
Mid-range
Hotel CJ International, 2544 3478, [3]. A newer
hotel just behind and with views of the
Hotel Heritage Inn, 0919876631047, [4]. Next to
[edit] Splurge
Grand Legacy,
MK Hotel,
Internet
There
are quite a few good intenet surfing facilities in
Cyber
Swing, (above New Punjabi Rasoi restaurant), has several machines and a decent
connection. Rs 40/hour.
Stay safe
Behave!The sectarian strife of the 1980s is just a bad memory and
Respect
You
should remain aware and respectful of the Sikh religion anywhere near the
Inside
the complex both men and women are required to cover their heads (scarfs are
widely available throughout the town for Rs 10, or a box of them are free to
use at the entrances to the temple).
Smoking
and alcohol are forbidden not only within the complex but anywhere within
eye-sight of the temple. Lighting up a cigarette on the busy street out front
may not seem strange but will definitely attract negative attention, as will
spitting near the temple.
Photography
is allowed on the outside ring of the holy lake, but not inside the actual
temple itself.
HARMANDIR SAHIB
Sri
Harmandir Sahib, also known as Sri Darbar Sahib or
Guru
Arjan Sahib, the Fifth Nanak, conceived the idea of creating a central place of
worship for the Sikhs and he himself designed the architecture of Sri Harmandir
Sahib. Earlier the planning to excavate the holy tank (
Guru
Arjan Sahib got its foundation laid by a muslim saint Hazrat Mian Mir ji of
Lahore on 1st of Magh, 1645 Bikrmi Samvat(December,1588). The construction work
was directly supervised by Guru Arjan Sahib himself and he was assisted by the
prominent Sikh personalities like Baba Budha ji, Bhai Gurdas ji, Bhai Sahlo ji
and many other devoted Sikhs.
Unlike
erecting the structure on the higher level(a tradition in Hindu Temple
architecture), Guru Arjan Sahib got it built on the lower level and unlike
Hindu Temples having only one gate for the entrance and exit, Guru Sahib got it
open from four sides. Thus he created a symbol of new faith, Sikhism. Guru
Sahib made it accessible to every person without any distinction of Caste,
creed, sex and religion.
The
building work completed in 1601 A.D. on Bhadoon Sudi 1st, 1661 Bikrmi Samvat
(August/September,1604). Guru Arjan Sahib installed
newly created Guru Granth Sahib, in Sri Harmandir Sahib and appointed Baba
Budha ji as its first Granthi i.e. the reader of Guru Granth Sahib. After this
event it attained the status of ‘Ath Sath Tirath’. Now the Sikh Nation had their own Tirath, a pilgrimage center
Sri
Harmandir Sahib, is built on a 67ft. square platform in the centre of the Sarovar(tank). The temple itself is 40.5ft. square. It has a door each on the East, West, North and
South. The Darshani Deori (an arch) stands at the shore end of the causeway.
The door frame of the arch is about 10ft in height and 8ft 6inches in breath.
The door panes are decorated with artistic style. It opens on to the causeway
or bridge that leads to the main building of Sri Harmandir Sahib. It is 202
feet in length and 21 feet in width.
The
bridge is connected with the 13 feet wide ‘Pardakshna’ (circumambulatory path).
It runs round the main shrine and it leads to the ‘Har ki Paure’ (steps of
God). On the first floor of ‘Har ki Paure’, there is continuous reading of Guru
Granth Sahib.
The
main structure of Sri Harmandir Sahib, functionally as well as technically is a
three-storied one. The front, which faces the bridge, is decorated with
repeated cusped arches and the roof of the first floor is at the height of the
26 feet and 9 inches.
At
the top of the first floor 4 feet high parapet rises on all the sides which has
also four ‘Mamtees’ on the four corners and exactly on the top of the central
hall of the main sanctuary rises the third story. It is a small square room and
have three gates. A regular recitation of Guru Granth
Sahib is also held there.
On
the top of this room stands the low fluted ‘Gumbaz’(dome)
having lotus petal motif in relief at the base inverted lotus at the top which
supports the ‘Kalash’ having a beautiful ‘Chhatri’ at the end.
Its
architecture represents a unique harmony between the Muslims and the Hindus way
of construction work and this is considered the best architectural specimens of
the world. It is often quoted that this architecture has created an independent
Sikh school of architecture in the history of art in
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Lodging Facilities
There
are Six Niwas which provide lodging facilities for pilgrims, maintained by the
Sri Darbar Sahib authorities. The reception counters work around the clock to
attend the visitors.
Sri
Guru Ramdas Niwas: Also called Sri Guru
Ram Das Sarai, was built in 1931. This project was initiated by the Local
Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee Amritsar and its foundation stone was laid by
Sant Sadhu Singh ji of
Sri
Guru Nanak Niwas: This building houses sectarian offices of the different
departments of SGPC apart from the lodging facilities for pilgrims.
Guru
Arjan Dev Niwas: This building is situated at the entrance point to the main
sarai area. It houses branch of Punjab & Sind Bank and scooter parking. The
main booking counter for the rooms is also situated here.
Guru
Hargobind Nawas: This building is situated near Gurdawara Baba Atal Sahib. Sri
Guru Ramdas Library is situated in its basement.
Mata
New
Akal Rest House: This building is situated near (Back-side) Guru Arjan Dev
Niwas. It houses 49 rooms, out of which 5 rooms with 25 beds reserve for Foreign tourists.
Tel:
91-183-2553957,58,59 PBX : 219, 310, 417, 424, 425
(1)
SHRI GURU RAM DAS NIWAS
Total
No. of Room 228
Rooms
Available for pilgrims 160
Charges
payable None but Refundable Security of Rs. 50/-
Facilities
Available Common Bathroom, Dispensary with in the
Precincts
Contact
Counter Incharge Sarai 219
(2)
SHRI GURU NANAK NIWAS
Total
No. of Room 80
Rooms
Available for pilgrims 21
Charges
payable Free no Security Deposit
Facilities
Availible Common Bathroom
Contact
Counter Incharge 310
(3)
SHRI GURU ARJAN DEV NIWAS
Total
No. of Room 65
Rooms
Available for pilgrims 65
Charges
payable Rs. 50/- Day and Rs.200 Refundable Security
Facilities
Availible Attached Bathroom, Post Office, Punjab & Sind Bank with in the
Precincts
Contact
Counter Incharge 424
(4)
SHRI GURU HARGOBIND NIWAS
Total
No. of Room 88 + 2 Halls
Rooms
Available for pilgrims 88 + 2 Halls
Charges
payable Rs. 50/- Day and Rs.200 Refundable Security
Facilities
Availible Attached Bathroom, Shri Guru Ram Das Library
Contact
Counter Office Incharge 425
(5)
MATA GANGA JI NIWAS
Total
No. of Room 103
Rooms
Available for pilgrims 94
Charges
payable Rs. 50/- Day and Rs.200 Refundable Security
Facilities
Availible Attached Bathroom
Contact
Counter Incharge 417
(6)
NEW AKAL REST HOUSE
Total
No. of Room 49
Rooms
Available for pilgrims 44 + (5 rooms for foreigners )
Charges
payable Rs. 50/- Day and Rs.200 Refundable Security
Facilities
Availible Attached Bathroom
Contact
Counter Incharge 424
SARAI
BOOKING IS OFFERED ON FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF
ACCOMMODATION THE DESIRED DATE/S.
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Welcome
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ITINERARY:
Day
01
Arrive
Day
02
Have
breakfast. Start your full day city tour with the blessings of
Then
visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on
Day
03
ITINERARY:
Day
01
Arrive
Day
02
Have
breakfast. Start your full day city tour with the blessings of Golden
Temple-the most important sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs
is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.,
then visit Jallianwala Bagh- where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha
soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of
civilians. Evening visit Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag
Retreat Ceremony- Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border 30 Kms from
Day
03
After
breakfast proceed for full day Gurdwara Yatra around
Then
Visit Khadoor Sahib (15 Kms from Tarn Taran)- Sri Khadur
Sahib was the family home of second Guru Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji. The Guru
settled here with his wife Mata Khivi and raised their three children here. Sri
Guru Angad Dev Ji established his religious center here and spent the rest of
his life at Khadur Sahib. Here Shri Guru Angad Dev appointed Guru Amar Das as
his successor and the third Guru. A grand Gurudwara Khaddi Sahib,
has been constructed here, in memory of Guru Amar Das.
Then
proceed to Goindwal Sahib (10 Kms from Khadur Sahib), visit Gurdwara Shri Baoli
Sahib- This was the first centre of Sikhism and was established by Sri Guru
Amar Das Ji. The Hindus went on pilgrimage to
Day
04 Departure
Transfer
to Railway station to board train for onward journey
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direction for its mission and ministry in future beyond the year 2000.
The
catch slogan emerged during the discussions was: that the diocese needs a
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aspects included. The evangelical and spiritual renewal as central to the
diocese, new ministerial formation, must aim at rejuvenating and mobilizing its
all ministerial wings and the congregations, progressing from 'self-
indulgence' to 'sharing', and from 'dependence' to 'supporting.'
We visualize and discover; people being
renewed in faith and service, in Jesus Christ, constantly growing and relating
to the world towards realization of the
Common
Vision of
The
Diocese of
The
Common Vision, as articulated, requires deep re-thinking for a common
commitment to the discipleship of Jesus Christ who is the lord and the master
of the Church. It needs developing of new models of integration based on
enduring tolerance that would encourage participatory involvement of the people
of other faiths too, and sharing of the diverse cultural heritage in the Indian
context. Thus the people in common must focus on community building and
promoting of general wellbeing of the whole creation through sensitizing and
enabling people at the grass-root.
Our
main focus is on the consolidating family as the basic unit of the society in
which mother and child, especially the girl child, are important members. Thus
we particularly focus on special care of children and capacity building of
women for being the central figure in family care.
There
is a growing consciousness among the Christians that the Christian community
must come out of its feeling of ‘Minoritism' and gain more self-confidence and
become pro-active in its approach to enter the mainstream of the nation in
order to become effective agents of change.
We
endevour to re-discover the relevance of our faith and evaluate the
significance of our Christian values and principles in the light of the present
needs of the society around us, while reflecting on our lifestyle and work of
our different ministerial wings and congregations. We commit ourselves to
promotion of value-based education as integral part of our ministry that would
provide opportunity for growth of effective leadership and overall integrated
development of the larger society.
We
commit ourselves to translating the message of liberation of Jesus Christ
enumerated in the Nazareth manifesto, through words and deeds, into such idioms
and terminology that becomes the imagery of the people of the soil, while we
seek to rub off egotism both as 'self' and as 'Church' and trim down our
limitations for effective communication of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the
masses.
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The
thrust of the college is the highly innovative and efficient management of all
its resources - human and infrastructural. The youthful history of forty years,
shows in words and deeds, a temper of the will, quality of imagination, vigour
of dedication and an endless desire to be in pace with vocation-oriented
education and the challenges of technology. The college combines a commitment
to teaching excellence with extensive sports and cultural opportunities. The
academic thrust is on imparting in-depth knowledge of the subjects concerned
and to develop critical abilities to enable the students to relate and use
knowledge in real life situations. The co-academic and cultural activities are
focused around inculcating a strong sense of commitment to nationalist, social
& aesthetic values.
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