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Valmiki Mandir, Urban Estate Phase-I, Garha, Jalandhar City

2009-12-11T17:32:00.000-08:00

Pushpa Gujral Science City (PGSC), Jalandhar, Punjab

2009-04-30T19:44:00.001-07:00

Pushpa Gujral Science City offers a blend of education, curiosity and fun to ensure longer and repeated visits.

The project is aimed at cultivating an interest in science through open-ended exploration away from text books and black boards, with a scientific approach to problem solving.

The project has something for everyone, regardless of age, education, profession or social strata and is intended to make science accessible to people who are not part of the formal education system.

Explanations are also provided in Punjabi at most places

The complex is filled with many interesting stalls, each more captivating than the other

Laser Show

People are all smiles after show

The 3D show builds up the tempo slowly, and has a serpentine shock in the middle! :)

The Dome Theatre, for latest movie check out the official home page here

The roller-coaster simulator

Check out the complete photo album here

Links and Credits:

Official website of Pushpa Gujral Science City
Video provided by KomalWaffle

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

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

The complete album here

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/

Christian Mass Marriages organised in Urban Estate, Phase-II

2007-12-18T10:09:00.000-08:00

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A video roundup of the event:

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) Celebrations, Urban Estate, Phase-II, Jalandhar City VIDEOS

2006-10-02T12:28:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, a stampede followed the burning of first effigy. Thankfully no one was hurt

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) Celebrations, Urban Estate, Phase-II, Jalandhar City

2006-10-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

The banner atop the main entrance

The crowded streets...

The Army marches

People touching the feet of actors playing the role of Lord Rama and Others...Such is the faith...

The aeromodel in action

The colored bits of paper they showered from above on the parade and the public

People hog all of the nearby buildings for a better view

Hot air ballons, signifying the beheaded heads of Lord Ravana

Regular parade by different actors encompassing the entire area

Crackers being continually burned to keep the public interested while the VIPs hog the stage

Unfortunately, a stampede followed the burning of first effigy. Thankfully no one was hurt

People charging towards the "remains" or "ashthiyan", since they are considered auspicious for the household