Punjab has celebrated the 350th year of foundation of Sri Anandpur Sahib on June 19′ 2015. The holy city, which is also the birth place of Khalsa, was founded by the Ninth Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in 1665. The function was presided by Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal. He dedicated the 81 feet high ‘Khanda’, installed at Sri Anandpur Sahib to the humanity. The installed Khanda symbolizes the glorious legacy and rich cultural heritage of this holy city of bliss on its 350th foundation day.

Thousands of devotees from across the world have already converged at the venue.All arrangements have been made to provide them safe and secure environment. A public holiday has been declared in Punjab and union territory Chandigarh so that people could attend the function and pay obeisance.

Tidbits

• Punjab is the Land of Five Rivers. Five rivers are Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum.
• It is the home of Sikh Religion.
• Punjab is the main producer of wheat in India. It is also called ‘India’s bread-basket’.
• Chandigarh is the Capital of both the States of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is also a Union Territory.
• The largest city in Punjab is Ludhiana.
• Chandigarh and Amritsar, the great centre of Sikh pilgrimage are the two main tourist’s attractions.