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Pushpa Gujral Science City
Pushpa Gujral Science
City is the largest and the second Science City in India. Located
on Jalandhar-Kapurthala road in an area of 72 acres, it is named after the
mother of former Prime Minister of India Shri I.K. Gujral. It is built
with the aim of learning, fun & amusement out of Science for people of all
ages & all walks of life. The biggest project of its kind in Northern India, Pushpa Gujral Science City is far more than being just a
Museum or a Theme Park. It is a blend of fun, curiosity and education to ensure
longer and repeated visits. An 18-foot-high eye-catching model of dinosaur, a
GSLV missile and a globe made out of tiny 26 lakh colourful tiles present an
awesome view from outside. A kids park equipped with swings, bouncers and other
rides is for the kids to enjoy, while helping them to learn various principles
pertaining to physics. A health gallery has also been set up in which various
exhibits pertaining to biological concepts have been put on display. An
artificial lake running throughout the science city has been created to give the
visitors the pleasure of pedal boating while enjoying the beauty of various
marvels of science
Kartarpur Gurudwara
Kartarpur located 16km from Jalandhar is famous for its Gurudwara built by the Fifth
Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Devji in 1656 A.D. A fair is held every year on his birth anniversary.
Large number of devotees attend the fair. There is a Smarak here for Swami
Virjanad who was the teacher of Swami Dayanand Saraswathi; the founder of
Arya Samaj. Kartarpur is also famous for its furniture industry.
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Moorish Mosque
The mosque is situated in Kapurthala about 21 km from Jalandhar. The
mosque was built in 1930 by a French architect Manteaux, during the reign of Jagatjit
Singh, the last Maharaja of Kapurthala. The design resembles that of the great Qutbiya Mosque, at Marakesh in Morocco. The inner dome of the mosque
have designs by the artists of the Mayo School of Arts, Lahore.
Panch Mandir
This architecturally beautiful temple is located 21 km from Jalandhar in
Kapurthala town. The mandir, the most striking monument in the town was built
by Fateh Singh Ahluwaliah, the founder of the Kapurthala State. The main dome
in the center is surrounded by several smaller temples dedicated to different
deities.
Handira Mausoleum
The mausoleum is situated in Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district
36km from Jalandhar. This fine monument, on the banks of the river Kali
Bein is built on an octagonal plan with four gates in cardinal directions. Its drumless squattish dome, broad pointed arches and open arched Jharokas (an ornamental sitting place jutting of the walls) add dignity to its austere design.
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Gurudwara Ber Sahib
The Gurudwara is situated in Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district, 36km from
Jalandhar. This is the place where the first prophet Guru Nanak got enlightenment
and created 'Sukhmani Sahib' while taking bath in the river Kali Bein. It was
from Sultanpur Lodhi that Guru Nanak embarked on his long preaching odysseys
called 'Udasis' in the Sikh tradition.
Masoleums of Ustad and Shagird
Two beautiful 17th century tombs are situated in Nakodar. One of them
belongs to Ustad (teacher) Mohammed Momin Hussaini alias Hafizah, a musician in the service of
'Khan-e-Khana'- the chamberlain of Emperor Jahangir. The other tomb
belongs to Haji Jamal, his disciple. The mausoleums are similar in
architecture to Emperor Humayun's tomb in Delhi and stand out as
buildings of great attraction.
Serai Nurmahal
Nurmahal, a small town around 13 km from Nakodar is associated with
Nurjahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir, known for her beauty and style of living.
Mughal Serai alias Serai Nurmahal, said to be constructed for Nurjahan, is a
remarkable specimen of oriental
architecture. Its massive gate embellished with arches, filigree
work and tiles of beautiful patterns, topped by 4 delicate minarets make it a
place worth a visit.
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Shaheed-E-Azam
Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum
Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum
has been constructed to pay homage to the great revolutionary martyrs of
the Punjab, who laid down their lives for the liberation of their
motherland. The museum was inaugurated on the 50th martyrdom anniversary
of the great Martyr Sardar Bhagat Singh. Situated
about 55 kilometers from Jalandhar, at Khatkar Kalan, on Nawanshahar-Banga road,
the museum displays the memorable belongings of the revolutionary martyrs of
the Punjab. The half
burnt ashes of Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev including the
blood soaked sand and blood stained newspaper in which their ashes were
wrapped are preserved and exhibited here.
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