History[edit source | editbeta]
Jalandhar and Multan are the oldest surviving cities of the Punjab region, with historical references as far back as A.D. 100.[1] The Jalandhar Doab (the region surrounding the city between the Beas and Sutlej rivers) also marked the easternmost territory of the empire of Alexander the Great. He erected giant altars in this area to mark the eastern most extent of h
is empire and also founded a city named Alexandria in the vicinity and left many Macedonian veterans there. Jalandhar is reputed as one possible site (beside Kashmir) of the Fourth Buddhist Council, convened by the Kushan emperor Kanishka (r. 127-151 CE). Myth[edit source | editbeta]
Jalandhara (avatar/form of Vishnu) was the king of the asuras although he was a good king . He himself was not an asura but was born out of the union of the lightning from Shiva’s third eye and the Ocean. In one story, he accuses Shiva of hypocrisy, pointing out that Shiva claims to be an ascetic but keeps a wife, Parvati. Jalandhara proposes that Shiva hand over Parvati to him: "How can you live on alms and yet keep the beautiful Parvati ? Give her to me, and wander from house to house with your alms bowl. You have fallen from your vow. . . .You are a yogi ;what need have you for the gem of wives? You live in the woods attended by goblins and ghosts; being a naked yogi, you should give your wife to one who will appreciate her better than you do."[1] Upon hearing these insults Shiva becomes so angry that a fearsome creature (Kīrttimukha) sprang from his brow and nearly killed Rahu, the messenger who had delivered the demand. Jalandhara had a wife of remarkable piety named Vrinda (in some versions Tulasi). So pious is she that Jalandhara's misdeeds go unpunished under the protection of her virtue. Eventually Vishnu shatters Vrinda's chastity; a path is thereby opened to the punishment of Jalandhara, who is killed by Lord Shiva. To comfort Vrinda in her grief and despair, Vishnu promises her that a beautiful plant will grow from her grave, and that its wood would be used to make a garland (tulasi mala) for his neck. Either way, the tulasi plant today is highly valued for its medicinal properties, and it is associated with the festival of Uttana Dwadashi. Capital of Punjab[edit source | editbeta]
Jalandhar was the capital of Punjab from India's independence (1947) until Chandigarh was built. Geography[edit source | editbeta]
The city has a humid subtropical climate with cool winters and hot summers. Summers last from April to June and winters from November to February. Temperatures in the summer vary from average highs of around 48 °C (118 °F) to average lows of around 25 °C (77 °F). Winter temperatures vary from highs of 19 °C (66 °F) to lows of −5 °C (23 °F). The climate is dry on the whole, except during the brief southwest monsoon season during July and August. The average annual rainfall is about 70 cm. Economy[edit source | editbeta]
Jalandhar is the less populated and cleanest city of Punjab. It is the largest developed city in State. Jalandhar has numerous hospitals, including Ruby Nelson Memorial Hospital of Seventh-Day-Adventis, Akal Eye Hospital, Mahajan Eye Hospital, Thind Eye Hospital, Patel Hospital, Tagore Hospital, Lajwanti Hospital,Joshi Hospital, Oxford Hospital, Pruthi Hospital, Guru Nanak Mission Hospital, Ruby Hospital, Ghai Hospital,Handa Dental Clinic and Sigma Hospital. Although each hospital has its own identity, Akal Eye Hospital, Mahajan Eye Hospital and Thind Eye Hospital are on the world map for their Lasik treatments. Upmarket localities include New Jawahar Nagar, Mota Singh Nagar, Model Town, Lajpat Nagar & Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar. Jalandhar being the center city of Punjab provides goods like glass and furniture to the neighbouring cities. Jalandhar is also a hub of sports goods manufacture. Jalandhar is known for sports goods industry . Jalandhar ranks second in India in the rate of urbanisation and has the highest density of population at 598 persons per square km, as per the 1991 census. The reason for this is growing industrialisation. Industrial production of sports goods began on a small scale during the late forties. Over the years, the sports goods industry has grown at an impressive rate and of late Indian sports goods are also exported to different countries. Most of India's sports goods are exported to the United Kingdom, The United States of America, Germany, France and Australia. Rough estimates suggest that today Jalandhar has more than one hundred major industries and about 20,000 small-scale industries with a most conservative estimate of an annual turnover of approximately Rs 450 crores The industry is mainly concentrated in Jalandhar and Meerut. The Indian sports goods industry manufactures 318 items. The Indian sports goods industry is a highly labour intensive industry which provides employment to the weaker sections of society and also employs a large number of women. The sports goods industry in India has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past five decades and now occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy in view of its massive potential for employment, growth and export. Attractions
Interior of Viva Collage Mall, Jalandhar
View Of WonderLand's Water Park In the Evening
Interior of Haveli Restaurant
Science City
View of Nikku Park
Shopping
Jalandhar is also very good place for shopping. Here is a list of some shopping malls in Jalandhar:
MBD Neopollis
The Galleria
Viva Collage Mall
Sarb Multiplex
Splendor Shagun
Ansal Plaza
PPR Mall
Best Price (Bharti Walmart)
Naaz Shoping Center
Ritu Wear's Big Life
The Metropolitan
City Square
Big Bazaar Mall
V Mart
Mega Mart
LPU Multiplex
Menbros
Easy day(NH-1)(ansal plaza)(gujral market)
PVR Cinemas
Jyoti Mall (Jyoti chowk)
Model town market
Metro Cash and Carry
Places to Eat
Eat Well House (Near G P O, GT Road )
McDonald's (BMC Chowk,Viva Collage mall,Mehtab complex)
KFC (Model Town, GT road)
Wimpy (Near Bus Stand)
Pizza Hut (Near BMC Chowk)
Dominos (Jyoti Mall, Modal Town, Viva Collage Mall)
Taj (Garha)
Headquarters (New Jawahar Nagar)
Chick-chick (Chick-chick Chowk Adarsh Nagar)
Royal Fast Food (Rama Mandi)
Heat-7 (Near BMC chowk)
Hot drive
Valentino
Gigabyte(M.B.D Neopolis)
Jalebi junction
Glassy junction
A-1
Bliss(near new court)
Sanjha Chula
Haveli
Radhe Radhe
Rangla Punjab
Sagar Ratna
Love Italy
Lucky Dhaba
Religious Places
Gurdwara Nauvin Patshahi Dukh Nivaran Sahib (GTB Nagar)
Devi Talab Mandir
Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan (Patel Chowk)
Imam Nasir Mausoleum and Jamma Masjid
Shiv Mandir
Sodal Mandir
Tulsi Mandir
Gurdwara Chhevin Pathshahi
Singh Sabha Gurdwara (Model Town)
Gita Mandir (Model Town)
Gurdwara Talhan Sahib
St Mary's Cathedral Church (Jalandhar Cantt.) Golak Nath Memorial Church (CNI)
Sant Nirankari Satsang Bhawan (Pragpur)
Places of Interest and Fun
Pushpa Gujral Science City
Shaheed-E-Azam Sardar Bhagat Museum Khatkar Kalan
Company Bagh
Niku Park, Model Town
Rangla Punjab
Punjab Technical University
Haveli
Prithvi Planet
Tulsi Mandir Temple
Kartarpur Gurudwra
ST marry cathedral church
Sodal mandir
Wonder Land
Media
city serves as the region's headquarters for newspapers, national television and radio stations. These include Daily Ajit, Jagbani, Punjab Kesari, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan Times, The Tribune, Dainik Bhaskar, Hind Samachar, etc.]
Local radio stations include:
Radio Mantra 91.9 MHz
BIG FM 92.7 92.7 MHz
Red FM 93.5 93.5 MHz
94.3 FM-My Fm- 94.3 MHz
Radio Mirchi 98.3 MHz
All India Radio 102.3 MHz
Healthcare
Jalandhar has the highest number of hospitals in India. The city claims to have highest number of hospitals in Asia. The city also has the first and standalone Medical College, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences offering MBBS course with an intake of 150 students each year. Sports
Dog Show held at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium
Jalandhar is known as the town of sports. Sports materials manufactured in Jalandhar are exported to various countries. The neighboring village of Sansarpur is known as the Nursery of Hockey Players. The Cantonment is proud of producing maximum number of hockey players from Cantonment Board Schools. Sarvshri Balbir Singh, Gurdev Singh, Tarsem Singh, Harbinder Singh, Lt Col Hari Prasad Singh Kaushik and Ajit Pal Singh, all Olympians are products of these Schools. The highest number of sportsman such as The Cricketer, Hockey Players etc. Jalandhar is at top position in every field of Sports. Jalandhar is also the largest exporter of sports goods in Asia. An international sports is situated in city. Cricket
Cricket is very popular in grounds and streets of the city. Burlton park is the best place for playing Cricket. Hockey
Hockey is said to be the national sport of India(unofficially). The people of the city give a lot of importance to the sport. Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium is the home ground of Hockey India League team Punjab Warriors. Kabaddi
People give importance to Kabaddi. Kabaddi matches are held at
Guru Gobind Singh Stadium
Guru Gobind Singh Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Jalandhar. It is usually used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of JCT Mills Football Club. People can be seen jogging, playing soccer, weight-lifting, etc. in the stadium most of the time. Surjit Hockey Stadium
Surjeet Hockey Stadium, is a field hockey stadium in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It is named after Jalandhar born Olympian, Surjit Singh.This stadium is home of the franchise Sher-e-Punjab of the World Series Hockey. Sports College
There is a Government Sports College in Jalandhar. Many of the National Sports Councils are organised here. In this College, many sports are played like Cricket, Hockey, Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball etc. There is a very big Swimming pool of 50 metres length and the pool is 4 ft. deep. Education
Main article: List of institutions of higher education in Punjab
There are also many learning centres such as Institute of Banking Services (IBS). The city has a larger number of Schools,institutes in Punjab with good education facilities. A regional campus of Guru Nanak Dev University is also situated in the city. Following is a list of educational institutions:
Govt. College of Education Ladhowali Road
Hansraj Mahila Mahavidyalya (HMV)
Kanya Mahavidyalya (KMV)
DAV College
Doaba College
SD College for Women
A P J College of Fine Arts
Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women
Lyallpur Khalsa College
BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology
Govt Vajra Sainik Institute
Shri Ramji Education Society
Crest Education Services
Bhai Gurdas Institute Of Engg & Tech
Kendiz Academies Of Advanced Learning Private Limited
St Soldier Educational Society
Punjab Medical Institute Of Electropathy (Regd)
V2A Institute Of Vocational Studies
C T Educational Society
Apeejay Education Society
Ct Group Of Institutes
Guru Teg Bahadur Education Society
Phulwadi Institute Of Technology
Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
Mata Sahib Kaur Khalsa College for Women, Shahkot, Jalandhar
Sant Avtar Sing Ji Yadgari College, Teh - Shahkot, Jalandhar
Satya Devi Mittal Public Co-Educational College, Shahkot, Jalandhar
CT Institute of Engineering, Management and Technology, Jalandhar
CT Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jalandhar
APS College of Nursing, Jalandhar
Army Nursing College, Jalandhar
Bhai Mati Dass School of Nursing, Jalandhar
Bharat Institute of Nursing Training, Jalandhar
Guru Nanak Nursing Training Institute and Hospital, Jalandhar
Indian Medical Institute of Nursing, Jalandhar
Lala Lajpat Rai Institute of Nursing Education, Jalandhar
Mahatma Hans Raj DAV Institute of Nursing, Jalandhar
Nurses Training Institute and Hospital, Jalandhar
Parul School of Nursing, Jalandhar
Phoenix The Global Institute of Nursing, Jalandhar
Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Nursing, Jalandhar
KCL Institute of Laws for Women, Jalandhar
Social Institutes of Management and Technology, Jalandhar
Police DAV Public School, Jalandhar
Jalandhar Cantonment
Vajra Go Karting, which is also open to civilians, is a big attraction. Jalandhar Cantonment is one of the oldest cantonments in India, the construction of which was started in 1848 after the first Anglo-Sikh War, when the British settled in Northern India. It figured in the 1920 Connaught Rangers mutiny when Irish soldiers replaced the Union Flag with the Irish Republic's flag. The original scope of this cantonment was limited to troops to quell disturbances from adjoining States for the maintenance of peace and order. The departure of British from India and subsequent partition of the country changed the complexion of the Cantonment. It has gained tremendous importance on account of its nearness to the border with Pakistan. The Cantonment is located between latitude 30 degree 18' and longitude 75 degree 37' on the South West and at a distance of 2 km from Cantonment Railway Station and 5 km from City Railway Station. It is situated beside Grand Trunk Road at a distance of 89 km from Amritsar and 371 km from Delhi. It covers an area of 5.87 sq.miles. It is on Amritsar-Delhi Broad Gauge Main Line. A Class-I airfield at Adampur is situated at a distance of 19 km. The airfield is linked with Jalandhar Cantonment by rail and road. Jalandhar Cantonment has traditionally housed Jalandhar Garrison. Its history dates back to 1865 when it was raised as Jalandhar Garrison by Colonel JN Bishop. In 1904 it was redesignated as Jalandhar Brigade under command of Maj Gen JAH Po***ck, CB. Brig Gen REH Dyer of the notorious Jalianwala Bagh episode commanded it from 1917 to 1919. The first Indian Commander was Brig Lakwinder Singh, MBE who took over from Brig RCB Bristow, OBE in 1947. The total area of this cantonment is 1521 hectares including civil area as per 2001 census, the total population is 40521. Hospitals
There are two Government Hospitals. The Cantonment General Hospital was erected by all ranks of XXIX Punjabis in memory of those of this Regiment killed during the First World War. The Military Hospital is one of the biggest in the State. The city has many charitable hospital catering to the needs of economically weaker sections of the society. One of the biggest charitable hospital in the city is Shri DeviTtalab charitable hospital, which is renowned for their community service and initiative
Sports
Jalandhar is known as the town of sports. Hall of Prayer
There used to be a Hall of Prayers where people from all religions used to assemble and offer prayers. The building is non existent now having outlived its life. However, a small concrete column with Ashoka Emblem on top, still signifies the existence of the Hall on the Southern end of the cantonment. King George's Royal Military School[edit source | editbeta]
There is one of the oldest buildings of Jalandhar which was being used for school purposes. His Royal Highness Prince of Wales KBMC inaugurated it on 25 February 1922. The building was occupied by the SIKH and DOGRA troops during 1947. The building presently houses the headquarters of a Corps and presents a majestic look from Grand Trunk Road. Marketing Facilities
The Cantonment in itself is self-sufficient in marketing facilities and caters to the needs of the population residing here. It has a cantonment Bazar known as Sadar Bazar and two well stocked Canteens/Shopping Centres which meet the day to day requirements of the population. The management of the Sadar Bazar is through Cantonment Board and other institutes are run by the Army for its serving personnel and ex-servicemen. Educational Facilities
There are Four Kendriya Vidyalayas and one Army School under the management of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Army. In addition to above, there is one Girls College, One Girls Senior Secondary School and four other Schools and Colleges for boys and girls. There are number of private primary schools within the Cantonment. Philanthropic
Jalandhar is one of the most peaceful regions of the state. It has many NGOs and organisations renowned for philanthropic activities. One of them is Bhai Ghanayya Ji Unique Home, founded by Bibi Prakash Kaur. The NGO has more than 60 child girls abandoned by their parents at an early age. Unique Home Jalandhar offer these girls safe shelter, brings them up and educates them until they get married. Unique Home Jalandhar was visited by Ms. Nita Ambani from Reliance Group in 2011. Prakash Kaur was honored as a Real Hero by IBN news channel. The NGO came into news again when Aamir Khan, Bollywood actor, honored them for their work during a facilitation program in Satyamev Jayate. Military Dairy Farm
There is a Military Dairy Farm in approximately 650 acres of land. This institute provides dairy products for daily use of the troops and locals Flower Shows
An annual flower show is held in this Cantonment from the British period. It is organised by the Cantonment Board with the help of Jalandhar Garrison. Miscellaneous Facilities
An Olympic size Swimming Pool. One of the two Flying Clubs of the State viz Northern India Flying Club. One of the three golf courses in the State. The Jalandhar Club. Notable people
R.Swami[9] - video director
Amarjit Kaypee- Cricketer
Yash Chopra - Film Producer
Vanya Mishra - Miss India Femina 2012
The Great Khali - WWE Wrestler
The Great Khali
Lawrence Durrell - Expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer
Sunil Dutt - Actor
Kundan Lal Saigal - Actor
Amrish Puri - Actor
Amrish Puri
K S Makhan - Singer
Malkit Singh - Singer
Jazzy B || Singer
Sukhwinder Panchhi - Singer
Apache Indian - Singer
Sarbjit Cheema - Singer
Kanth Kaler - Singer
Master Saleem - Singer
Hans Raj Hans - Singer
Jagjit Singh - Singer
Jasbir Jassi - Singer
Bahadur Singh - Indian former shot putter who won gold medal
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq - 4th Chief Martial Law Administrator and the sixth President of Pakistan
Diwan Bhai Abdul Hamid - Revenue and Chief Minister of Kapurthala State
Hafeez Jullundhri -Writer and poet
I. K. Gujral
Baba Kashmira Singh - Head of Sidhant Sant Samaj or Gurbani
Paul Nischal - N.R.I President, first Indian candidate for the British Political Party
Col. Balbir Singh Kullar - Hockey Player
Varinder Singh Ghuman - Bodybuilder and Wrestler
Ajit Pal Singh - Hockey Player
Surjit Singh - Hockey Player
Pargat Singh - Hockey Player
I. Gujral - Former Prime Minister of India
Harbhajan Singh - Cricketer
Harbhajan Singh
Karan Kundra - Actor
Karan Kundra
Wasim Sajjad - Two-time Acting President of Pakistan, Ex Chairman of Senate
Sheikh Anwarul Haq - Former Chief Justice
Mian Mohammed Sharif - Surveyor General
Lala Amarnath - Cricketer
Rannvijay Singh - Actor & VJ - MTV India
Rannvijay Singh
Basheer Hussain Najafi - One of the six Grand Ayatollahs
Sardar Swaran Singh - Politician
Udham Singh (field hockey) - Hockey Player
Darshan Singh (field hockey) - Hockey Player
Salma Mumtaz - Actress
Kartar Singh Duggal - Writer
Kulwant Singh Virk - Writer
Ishar Singh (poet) - Poet
Sadhu Singh Hamdard || Freedom fighter and Writer
Prem Parkash - Writer
Ajit Saini - Writer and Army General
Hasrat - Writer
Gurbachan Singh Talib - Writer
Gurdial Singh - Writer and novelist
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali - Former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Swami Shraddhanand - Indian educationist and an Arya Samaj missionary
Wazir Ali - Cricketer
R. Paul Dhillon - Indo-Canadian journalist
Arun Shourie - Politician, author and journalist
Agha Sadiq - Writer and poet
Dharam Singh Uppal - Athlete
Dharam Singh Uppal
Balbir Singh, Sr. - Hockey Player
Mandeep Singh - Cricketer
Vimi - Actress
Upendranath Ashk - Writer
Ranvir Shorey - Actor
Sandeep Singh - Entrepreneur, Businessman, CFA
Rahul Sharma - Cricketer
Surbhi Jyoti - Actress
Sugandha Mishra- Singer & Stand-Up Comedian
