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General
Ludhiana in Punjab, is
Textile centre of India. It is a very rapidly growing town on the
south bank of the Sutlej river. The rich agricultural area around it
supports a large grain market. Hero Bicycles, the world's largest
manufacturer of bicycles is based here. Christian Medical College
Hospital, established in 1895, was the first school of medicine in
Asia. The world famous Punjab Agricultural University is on the edge
of the town. It has an excellent museum. Ludhiana accounts for 90%
of the country's woolen hosiery industry.
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Approach
There are many long distance direct
train connections, linking Ludhiana to major centres in India. Daily
bus service connect Ludhiana with Delhi and other towns in Punjab
and neighbouring states.
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Places of
Interest
The
Fort:-Fort in the north-west includes the shrine of
Pir-i-Dastgir, also known as Abdul Kadir Galani. There is an
annual pilgrimage of Muslims and Hindus to the Muslim Saint's
tomb. There are other tombs belonging to members of Shah Shuja's
family.
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Tourist
Information
- Punjab Tourism Office, Chandigarh, Tel :- (0172)-704570.
- Punjab Tourist Information Office, Youth Hostel, Amritsar.
- Punjab Tourist Information Centre, Raja Sansi Airport,
Amritsar.
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Around the
City
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Culture
Hindu festivals and celebrations such
as Dasara and Diwali are as enthusiastically observed as are the
birth and death anniversaries of the gurus and saints. To sikh
community the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated in month of April, is
of special significance because on this day in 1689 Guru Govind
Singh organised the Sikhs into khalsa or `pure one'. In the
countryside farmers start harvesting with great jubilation. The
bhangra dance is common sight in the villages. Punjabi is the main
language, while Hindi and English are also commonly
used.
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| History
It was founded in 1480 by Lodi
princes from Delhi and hence it's name. It was the site of a great
battle during the First Sikh War.
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