JalandharPhotos

Ancient Hindu Religious Temple, Where Carvings On Wall, Havan Kund Are Still Intact

2009-11-02T22:06:00.001-08:00

Nurmahal Sarai (Noor Mahal), Jalandhar District

2009-02-28T21:20:00.001-08:00

The small town of Nurmahal is famous for Serai Nurmahal which was constructed for the travelers visiting the town. The filigree work and tiles decorated in beautiful patterns are the main attractions of the sarai. Nur Jahan ordered the construction of the Sarai and got it built by Governor of the Doab, Nawab Zakariya Khan between 1619 and 1621 A.D. The four delicate minarets of the sarai are worth mentioning.

The best way to reach Serai Nurmahal is to go to Nakodar Junction, which is the nearest railway station. The junction is served by the Northern Railways. Nurmahal has its own railway station and a huge grain market.

Serai Nurmahal is an architecture masterpiece with two storied towers, octagonal in shape, with three cells on the basement. Among the two gateways, the eastern one is simple while the western gateway is beautifully embellished. There is a huge entrance of the sarai is arched and its spandrels are beautified with lotus medallions. The domed balconies are supported on the four pillars. Serai Nurmahal also has a well and a mosque in its quadrangle.

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Suggested Reading: Nurmahal (wikipedia)

Jagriti Yatra, "300 Saal Guru De Naal" through Urban Estate, Jalandhar

2008-03-31T03:54:00.001-07:00

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In the pages of history, the year 2008 will be looked upon as a golden year for the Sikh community. During Oct-Nov this year, more than 4 million devotees will congregate at Nanded, to commemorate 300 years of the consecration (Gurta Gaddi) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj as the eternal Guru and the heavenly journey (Parlokgaman) of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj. The occasion has been popularized as ‘300 Saal Guru de Naal.’

As a prelude to the grand event, Simran Diwas was celebrated on the 15th of November ’07. At 4.30 p.m. IST for 15 minutes, the Sikh community across the world observed this holy day by chanting the Mool Mantra to profess their unity, faith and devotion towards their beloved Guru.

Another significant event was the Jagriti Yatra; a yatra that lovingly showcases the Puratan Hast-likhit Bir of Sri Guru Granth Sahibji and the Shastars of Sri Guru Gobind Singhji Maharaj. The Jagriti Yatra that has embarked upon a year long journey across India and the world, will conclude at Nanded on the 30th of October 08. Till date, whichever place the yatra graced, devotees thronged in thousands. Some had tears
of devotion and joy in their eyes, while the others, got off their cars, to sweep the roads for the Yatra.

The holy city of Nanded, where the event is being held, is undergoing a remarkable metamorphosis. To welcome over 4 million devotees with open arms, there’s rapid redevelopment taking place. Structures are being built, roads are being widened, all kinds of facilities and amenities are being developed. Truly, great preparations for the greatest event in the history of Sikhism. Let’s chant together “300 Saal Guru de naal”… “300 Saal Guru de naal”...

courtesy http://www.300saalgurudenaal.com/

Rangla Punjab Haveli, a traditional Punjabi village themed resort, Jalandhar, Punjab

2007-01-02T20:42:00.000-08:00

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Village Daduwal Memorial Gate ("pind Daduwal yaadgari gate"), Village Daduwal

2006-09-30T09:06:00.000-07:00

[Photo dated 08-02-2006]

Historical Judiciary/Religious Court(for Brahmins), currently govt. vet clinic (Goraya-Nurmahal)

2006-09-07T08:31:00.000-07:00

Located on present day Goraya-Nurmahal highway, one gets the feeling of deja vu of a temple or a religious court in minutes of being in the place. Frescoes of Gods viz. Kali Ma, rulers etc are no less than a treasure and a peek into history.

It currently serves as govt. vet clinic, though the heritage value and tourist potential of the place, with water filled pond, stair case (like Haridvar's), deep wells, halls, frescoes is being lost.

Kind request to alert citizen, N.R.I., historians, academicians, govt. officials and Archeological Survey of India (http://asi.nic.in/) in particular to consider aiding in justice to this magnificient court having marks of history.

Dear visitor, this is the most I, could do to in a bid to preserve, the complete album at http://public.fotki.com/gopal1035/jalandharphotos/hindu_vetclinic/

P.S.: Why not cajole the Archeological Survey of India and ourselves to do the needful... Email: mailto:dgasi@vsnl.net?subject=Kind%20Attn Website: http://asi.nic.in/

Nurmahal Sarai, Distt Jalandhar

2006-08-24T08:04:00.000-07:00

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