PUNJAB:The land of rivers

Punjab:- land of seven rivers .

Punjab is famous for so many things but their dance is one of the most unique

And popular all over world.

●Map of Punjab (a punjabi in dance pose).

Capital of Punjab is Amritsar.

History of punjab

Punjab in ancient times was known as the Sapt-Sindhava, or land of the seven rivers. The name Punjab was given by later Islamic invaders. The aforementioned seven rivers were the Vitsta and Vitamasa (Jhelum), Asikni (Chenab), Parusni and Iravati (Ravi), Vipasa (Beas), and the Satudri (Sutlej).

Total area under punjab:-50,362 km²

Total population of Punjab:- 3.02 crore

Total literacy rate of punjab:-75.84%

Sex ratio of punjab:-895 per 1000

Languages spoken in punjab:-Punjabi ,Hindi, English

Among this punjabi is most spoken language.

Wars fought for Punjab:-

Sikh Wars. Sikh Wars, (1845–46; 1848–49), two campaigns fought between the Sikhs and the British. They resulted in the conquest and annexation by the British of the Punjab in northwestern India.

⊙Famous weapons of punjabi are

Punjabi sword ( desi talwar) & Damascus steel Knives.

Types of religion lives in Punjab:-sikhism is most practiced faith in punjab.other Faith's including islam,Buddhist, christianity.

Flag of punjab (India)

Famous tourist spots in Punjab:-

1.Amritsar

Golden temple

The moment you hear Amritsar mentioned, your mind is sure to recall the famous attraction in the land – The Golden temple. This ancient land is home to various shrines and places of historical importance. Here are the top destinations in Amritsar.

2.Nek Chand's Rock Garden

Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab. The city is considered the best planned city in the country. It is called ‘The City Beautiful’ and you will sure agree with it once you visit the beautiful city where modernization has not destroyed the natural treasures of the land. Here are the top destinations in Chandigarh.

3.Jalandhar

A religious man of punjab.

Jalandhar, the land that boasts of a rich history is also famous for sports goods. This ancient part of the world, which is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, has some of the most famous sites of historical importance and religious significance. Here are the top attractions in Jalandhar.

4.Bhatinda

Ancient buildings

Bhatinda is amongst the ancient cities of Punjab. Some of the monuments found here belong to 3000 BC. Famous for its historical associations, the land was where Guru Gobind Singh challenged and fought the Mughals bravely. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Bhatinda .

5.kapurthala

Ancient architecture

Earlier referred to as the ‘Paris of Punjab’, Kapurthala is an excellent city with amazing architecture and breathtaking gardens. It was here that Guru Nanak attained enlightenment in 1499. Historical significance, scenic landscape and spectacular monuments make this place a unique destination. Given below are some of the important tourist attractions in Kapurthala.

ENTERTAINMENT:::-:::-💃🕺💃

Popular foods of punjab🍲🥘🍻:-👌👌👌

1.Makke ki roti and sarson ka saag-

Sarson Ka Saag or is a popular vegetarian dish from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. It is made from mustard greens (sarson) and spices such as ginger and garlic. It is often served with makki di roti .

2.Butter chicken

Butter Chicken – The king of all Punjabi dishes! While chicken may very well be called the national bird of Punjab, butter chicken is the crowning jewel of the food of Punjab. While it may not have originated in Punjab, it was invented by a Punjabi family .😉

3.Chole-bhature

It's a standard Punjabi dish in most fast-food restaurants now. And these two accompany each other like a dream when you feel like indulging a little. Made with flour and milk rather than wheat flour, it's different from a poori.

4.Dal makhani

Dal makhani recipe with step by step pics. This dal makhani recipe is restaurant style & tastes awesome. If you love authentic punjabi food then you are going to love this dal makhani even more.

Famous drink of Punjab:-

☆Lassi:-

Lassi is a popular traditional dahi-based (curd-based)drink that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Lassi is a blend of yoghurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit. Namkeen lassi is similar to doogh(milk), while sweet and mango lassis are like milkshakes. Bhang lassi is infused with the drug cannabis in the form of bhang.

Sardar hi drinking lassi.

Traditional dress of punjabi:-

Men:--The traditional dress for Punjabi men is the kurta and tehmat, which is being replaced by the kurta and pajama, especially the popular muktsari style in India.

Traditional dress of mens

Women:-The traditional dress for women is the salwar suit which replaced the traditional Punjabi ghagra. The patiala salwar is also very popular.

Traditional dress of women

Jewellery of punjabi culture:-

Ornaments on the head of men

Ornaments of women

Cultural Dance of punjab:-

The main Punjabi folk dance for females is giddha or giddhah and for men or for both men and women is bhangda or bhangra.

☆Mens and women participating in Bhangra.

Dance

Popular festival celebrated in Punjab:-

Punjab is one of the most vibrant and lively states of the country India. There are numerous festivals celebrated in Punjab with the important ones being Baisakhi, Lohri, Holla Mohala, Maghi Festival, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Basant Panchmi.

Celebrating Guru nanak jayanti🙏

Celebrating Baisakhi

Flying kites on Lohri

Celebrating Lohri

Climate of Punjab:-

⊙

Winter season in punjab

⊙

Summer in punjab

⊙

Rainy in punjab

☆The Punjab Climate is determined by the extreme hot and extreme cold conditions. The region lying near the foot hills of Himalayas receive heavy rainfall whereas the region lying at a distant from the hills, the rainfall is scanty and the temperature is high. Punjab Climate comprises of three seasons.

Agriculture in Punjab:-

The region (punjab)is ideal for growing wheat, fruits and vegetables, which is why Indian Punjab is also referred to as the "Granary of India" or "India's bread-basket." It produces 37.83% of India's wheat, and 25.57% of India's rice .

Cropping in punjab.

Types of crop grown in punjab:-

The largest grown crop is wheat; however, other important crops are rice, cotton, sugarcane, pearl millet, maize, barley, and fruits. The principal crops of Punjab are barley, wheat, rice, maize and sugarcane. Among the fodder crops are bajra and jowar.

Sugarcane

Rice

Maize

Wheat

Fruits grown in Punjab:-

In Punjab, Kinnow, (Mandarin), Mango, Guava, Sweet Orange, Pear, Ber, Grapes, Peach and Litchi are major fruits; while limes/lemons, Plum, Amla, Pomegranate, Phalsa, Banana etc. are the minor fruits grown in the region.

Grapes

Plum

Guava

Orange

Jammun

Popular souvenirs to buy in punjab:-

1.phulkari

•Phulkari is the traditional embroidery of Punjab. It literally means floral work. This embroidery is usually done on the coarse thick cotton fabric called Khaddar. The base cloth is usually in dull brown color.

2.punjabi jutti

•Leather shoes with bright embroidery on them are called Punjabi Juttis. In Punjab, they are called Patiala Jutti or Kasuri Jutti. Kasur is a town in western Pun2jab. These handmade shoes are made of hard leather.

3.punjabi pankhi