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GURUWARA
CHHEVIN PADSHAHI
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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 which dates back to the Lodhi era, Devi Talab Mandir, Tombs at
Nakodar, Sarai at Nurmahal, Gurudwara at Kartarpur etc.
Shiv Mandir
Situated at Gur Mandi, Shiv Mandir is reputed to have been built by a
Nawab of Sultanpur Lodhi near Masjid Imam Nasar.
Tulsi Mandir
An ancient monument in the City is the temple of Vrinda, wife of
Jalandhara, in the Kot Kishan Chand locality. It is now also known as
Tulsi Mandir. On one side of the temple is a tank which is said to have
been the bathing place of the demon Jalandhara.
At some distance is the temple of Gupha, with the image of Annapurna,
the goddess of plenty, installed in it. Also nearby lies the Brahm Kund
and some temples dedicated to Shiva.
Near the Balmiki gate is the Sheetla Mandir, said to be as old as the
City of Jalandhar. Within its premises are also two small old temples of
Hanuman and Shiva.
Devi Talab Mandir
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.
Shaheed-E-Azam
Sardar Bhagat Singh Museum, Khatkar Kalan
A museum at Khatkal Kalan, the native village of the great Martyr Sardar
Bhagat Singh, was inaugurated on his 50th death anniversary. It was
earlier in Jalandhar district, now became part of Nawanshahr district.
To pay homage to the great revolutionary martyrs of the Punjab, who laid
down their lives for the liberation of their motherland, all their
memorable belongings are displayed here. 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 in the museum. One page of the Lahore Conspirace Case’s
Judgement through which martyr Kartar Singh Sarabha was sentenced to
death and on which Sardar Bhagat Singh put some notes is also exhibited
in the museum. A copy of holy Gita having S. Bhagat Singh’s signatures
which was handed over to him in Lahore Jail, and his other personal
belongings are displayed here. The painting of the revolutionaries and
Gadrites who inspired S. Bhagat Singh to jump into the freedom struggle
are also displayed in the museum. A big bronze statue in the memory of
the great martyr installed in front of the museum remind us of his great
deeds.
A few other places worth mentioning are a Sanyas Ashram (popularly known
as Bahrian-da-Talab) on the Kapurthala road. Nathan-Di Bagichi, Darbar
Muhammad Jamal Zahra (in Basti Sheikh), Baba Jhandianala (in Basti Nau),
shrines of Baba Lakki Shah Pir and Dargah Pir Hazi Shah Qutab situated
in the Jalandhar Cantonment.
Jalandhar has been in the thick of the fight for freedom from the
British Raj and has produced many patriots. A Desh-Bhagat Memorial Hall
has been constructed here to perpetuate the memory of such martyrs.
Outside the Nakodar town, there are two fine Muhammedan tombs situated
close together. These are maintained as protected monuments by the
Archaeological Departments. One of these tombs was built in A.D.1612 in
the beginning of the reign of Jahangir(A..D.1605-1627 A.D.) and the
other in 1657 A.D towards the close of the reign of Shah Jahan
(1627-1658 A.D.)
The Gurudwara at Kartarpur (16 km from Jalandhar town) was built by the
Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjun Devji in 1656 A.D. Every year, a fair is
held on the birth anniversary of the Guru when a large number of
devotees gather to pay homage. Kartarpur is also known as the birth
place of Swami Virjanand who was the teacher of Swami Dayanand Saraswati,
the illustrious founder of the Arya Samaj. A memorial (Guru Virjanand
Smarak) has been constructed here in his memory.
Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi
Guru Hargobind visited the city of Jalandhar during his tour of Doaba
area. Gurdwara Chhevin Padshahi in Basti Shaikh, Jalandhar city, stands
on the spot where Guruji granted interview to a Muslim holy saint
popularly known as Shaikh Darvesh. The saint blindfolded his eyes so
that he could swear before the Mughal authorities that he had not seen
the Guru. The great Guru had in depth discussion with the Shaikh Darvesh
about spiritual matters which created good impact on the holy man.
St Mary’s Cathedral Church( Jalandhar Cantt)
The old church dedicated to St. Patrick was built by Rev. Fr. John
Macodnnel, Q.F.M.CAP of the Vicariate Apostolic of Agra, in 1947 at the
same site of new church since 1886. It was looked after by various
chaplains appointed to Jalandhar from the Diocese of Lahore. After the
partition in 1955, the Catholic Mission of the Indian Punjab was raised
to the status of Apostolic Prefecture with its headquarter at Jalandhar
and the church at Jalandhar Cantonment became the Cathedral or the
Mother Church of Punjab. The demolition of the old church was started on
15th February, 1987. The foundation stone for the new church was blessed
by His Holiness Pope John Paul II in February, 1986 and laid by His
Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Symbhorian Keeprath Bishop of Jalandhar Diocese
on 19th April, 1987. The roofing of the basement, the balcony and the
main church were done on 19th September, 19th November and 19th
December, 1987 respectively. The church was designed in such a way as to
highlight the secular character of our motherland. Te new church was
blessed by His grace Archbishop Jose Sanchez, the special delegate of
Pope John Paul II from Rome and inaugurated by His Grace Archbishop
Agostino Cacciavillan, the Vatican Ambassador and the Apostolic
pronounced to India on 29th October, 1989, the day of the National
Festival of Light, Diwali. On this occasion Archbishops and Bishops
representing different regions of India were also present.
A few other places worth mentioning are a Sanyas Ashram (popularly known
as Bahrian-da-Talab) on the Kapurthala road. Nathan-Di Bagichi, Darbar
Muhammad Jamal Zahra (in Basti Sheikh), Baba Jhandianala (in Basti Nau),
shrines of Baba Lakki Shah Pir and Dargah Pir Hazi Shah Qutab situated
in the Jalandhar Cantonment.
Pushpa Gujral
Science City
Science City has been built with its aim of learning, fun & amusement
out of Science for people of all ages & all walks of life. It will
arouse creativity in young minds, help in building a scientific temper
in the state. The project is dynamic in its concept, as to adapt to the
rapidly developing modern technology to the main objective of this
project are:
To create awareness of science in the community
To develop an interactive learning center through a playful approach.
To present the marvels of science & technology for public appreciation
and understanding.
To install state of-the-Art gadgets and exhibits to support
presentation.
To supplement Formal Education at grass root level.
To instill a spirit of Enquiry in the young minds.
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