The punjab by pratik kashikar

The Punjab

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Pratik Kashikar Pratik Kashikar

After independence

Punjab

Map of India

Why state named

punjab?punjab?• Punjab is ‘Punj’ Punjab is ‘Punj’

means 5 & ‘Aab’ means 5 & ‘Aab’ means Water. means Water.

• The name talking The name talking about the five rivers about the five rivers that flow through that flow through region.region.

• Name of the riversName of the rivers• IndusIndus• JhelumJhelum• ChinabChinab• RaviRavi• SutlejSutlej

Struggle of Struggle of PunjabPunjab

• 316 A.D. The Great Sikandar comes to India, 316 A.D. The Great Sikandar comes to India, from that time Punjab’s struggle starts.from that time Punjab’s struggle starts.

• During Mughal rule, there was lots of conflict, During Mughal rule, there was lots of conflict, chaos, and political upheavals in the Punjab.chaos, and political upheavals in the Punjab.

• Battles Against Mahomedians by Guru Teg Battles Against Mahomedians by Guru Teg bahadur and after than Guru Govind singh, Who bahadur and after than Guru Govind singh, Who was the last guru of Sikh's.was the last guru of Sikh's.

• Dulip Singh was proclaimed Maharaja of the Dulip Singh was proclaimed Maharaja of the Punjab in September 1843, who is the pioneer Punjab in September 1843, who is the pioneer of empowerment of Sikh army which known as of empowerment of Sikh army which known as ‘Khalsa Army.’‘Khalsa Army.’

Struggle of Struggle of PunjabPunjab

• Jallian wala bag massacres- In Punjab, during World Jallian wala bag massacres- In Punjab, during World War I (1914-18), there was considerable unrest War I (1914-18), there was considerable unrest particularly among the Sikhs, first on account of the particularly among the Sikhs, first on account of the demolition of a boundary wall of Gurudwara Rakab demolition of a boundary wall of Gurudwara Rakab Ganj at New Delhi and later because of the Ganj at New Delhi and later because of the activities and trials of the Ghadrites almost all of activities and trials of the Ghadrites almost all of whom were Sikh’s.whom were Sikh’s.

• killing of hundreds of unarmed, defenseless Indians killing of hundreds of unarmed, defenseless Indians by a senior British military officer Brigadier-General by a senior British military officer Brigadier-General Reginald Edward Harry Dyer, which took place on Reginald Edward Harry Dyer, which took place on 13 April 191913 April 1919 in the heart of Amritsar, the holiest in the heart of Amritsar, the holiest city of the Sikhs, on a day sacred to them as the city of the Sikhs, on a day sacred to them as the birth anniversary of the Khalsa (Vaisakhi day). birth anniversary of the Khalsa (Vaisakhi day).

Struggle ofStruggle ofPunjabPunjab

• In Jallianwala bag above 1500 people killed, including women's and Childs.

• After Jallianwala bag chapter Punjab suffered till 1948.

• Because of partition, the most suffered state of India was Punjab. In between partition near about 1,oo,ooo people were killed in that ‘gadar.’

A flame that burns to remember the 1500+ innocent who were killed in cold blood at the Jallianwala massacre in 1919 at Amritsar, India.

The Jallianwala Baug Memorial in Amritsar, India.

Some memoriesSome memories

Partition

• Some dark moment of Some dark moment of partition…partition…

Punjab“The Land of Lions”

• Poras Poras • Chandragupt mouryaChandragupt mourya• Samrat AshokSamrat Ashok• Sikh Guru GovindsinghSikh Guru Govindsingh• Lala LajpatraiLala Lajpatrai• Bhagat singhBhagat singh• & Many more…& Many more…

PunjabPunjab““The Birth place of vedic sanskritiThe Birth place of vedic sanskriti””

• Birth place of…• Rig-Veda• Upanishad's• Ramayana• Mahabharata• 18 Puran’s• It is also birth place of “Chanakya

Nitishashtra.”

PunjabPunjab““The Birth place of oldest civilizationThe Birth place of oldest civilization””

Indus sanskriti Harappa sanskritiHarappa sanskriti

Harappa sanskriti

AAncient History of Punjabncient History of Punjab• The Punjab has long ancient history and cultural The Punjab has long ancient history and cultural

heritage…heritage…Before 3000 BC Aboriginals of PunjabAboriginals of Punjab

3000 BC - 2000 BC Indus Valley CivilizationIndus Valley Civilization

2000 BC - 1500 BC Aryans Invade the PunjabAryans Invade the Punjab

2000 BC - 500 BC Aryan Civilization, Vedas Composed in Aryan Civilization, Vedas Composed in the Punjabthe Punjab

Development of Caste SystemDevelopment of Caste System

800 BC Invasion of Punjab by SemiramisInvasion of Punjab by Semiramis

650 BC Invasion of Punjab by Ancient ScythiansInvasion of Punjab by Ancient Scythians

550 BC - 500 BC Persian Invasion of PunjabPersian Invasion of Punjab

550 BC - 400 AD Spread of Buddhism in PunjabSpread of Buddhism in Punjab

321 BC Invasion of Punjab AlexanderInvasion of Punjab Alexander

273 BC - 232 BC Period of Samrat AshokPeriod of Samrat Ashok

206 BC Invasion by AntiochusInvasion by Antiochus


heritage…heritage…

165 BC Invasion by EneraditesInvasion by Eneradites

110 BC - 400 Scythians Invade Punjab, Rule Scythians Invade Punjab, Rule

400 – 711 Turks, Kashmiri Kings Conquer Turks, Kashmiri Kings Conquer

711 – 962 Arabs Invade Arabs Invade

Rajput’s Expel Arabs, Rule the PunjabRajput’s Expel Arabs, Rule the Punjab

962 - 1186 Turks Invade , Ghaznivide DynastyTurks Invade , Ghaznivide Dynasty

1186 - 1205 Ghori DynastyGhori Dynasty

1205 - 1288 Tartar DynastyTartar Dynasty

1288 - 1321 Khilji DynastyKhilji Dynasty

1321 - 1395 Toghlak DynastyToghlak Dynasty

1396 Invasion of by TymurInvasion of by Tymur

1416 - 1450 Dynasty of the Saied'sDynasty of the Saied's



1450 - 1526 Lodi DynastyLodi Dynasty

1469 - 1539 Period of Guru NanakPeriod of Guru Nanak

1519 Moghals, under Baber, Invade Moghals, under Baber, Invade

1526 - 1540 Moghal DynastyMoghal Dynasty

1539 - 1675 Period of 8 Sikh Gurus After NanakPeriod of 8 Sikh Gurus After Nanak

1540 Sher Shah Conquers Sher Shah Conquers

1540 - 1555 Sur DynastySur Dynasty

1555 Moghals, under Humayun, Conquer Moghals, under Humayun, Conquer

1556 - 1605 Akber Ascends the Throne, Rules Akber Ascends the Throne, Rules

1605 - 1658 Jahangir, ShahJahanJahangir, ShahJahan

1658 - 1707 Muhyuddin AurangzebMuhyuddin Aurangzeb

1675 - 1708 Guru Govind SinghGuru Govind Singh



1699 Birth of the KhalsaBirth of the Khalsa

1708 - 1715 Conquests of Banda BahadurConquests of Banda Bahadur

1713 Muhammad Farrukhseer Ascends the ThroneMuhammad Farrukhseer Ascends the Throne

1739 Invasion of Nadir ShahInvasion of Nadir Shah

1748 Ahmad ShahAhmad Shah

1764 - 1799 Rule of Sikh MislsRule of Sikh Misls

1799 - 1839 Rule by Maharaja Ranjit SinghRule by Maharaja Ranjit Singh

1849 Annexation of the PunjabAnnexation of the Punjab

1849 - 1947 British RuleBritish Rule

1947 Punjab Divided Between and India & PakistanPunjab Divided Between and India & Pakistan

• This shows that Punjab suffered by attacks from last 2000 years, then also its legacy remains & grow day by day.

• Its identity & culture survives.• Today Punjab is the richest state of

India.• Punjab is the state who brings “ GREEN

REVOLUTION.”• Because of Punjab, Today India have

more food then its need. • Lots of personalities comes from this

state in each & every field. Like in Politics, Sports, Arts and etc..

PeoplePeople• The people of this state are very hospitable,

enterprising and industrious. Today, this is one of the most developed states in India.

• The contribution of Punjab in the field of "green revolution", industrial development, sports and armed forces has been unique and unparalleled. Punjab is dotted with places of historical and cultural interest.

• This land is inhabited by the brave people who fought battles with invaders for centuries, and is very aptly called "Sher-e-Punjab" or the land of lions.

PunjabPunjabDemography Demography

• Area: 50,362 sq KmArea: 50,362 sq Km• Capital: ChandigarhCapital: Chandigarh• Language: PunjabiLanguage: Punjabi• Districts: 20Districts: 20• Population : Population :

2435899924358999

• Males : 10,695,136Males : 10,695,136• Females : Females :

9,495,659 9,495,659• Literacy : 57.14%Literacy : 57.14%

Demographics of Punjab

Religion

No. of people

% of total

Total population

24358999 100%

Sikhs16,656,345

63.60%

Hindus 7,997,942 34.00%

Muslims 382,045 1.57 %

Christians 292,800 1.20 %

Buddhists 41,487 0.17 %

Jains 39,276 0.16 %

Others 8,594 0.04 %

• The Indian state of Punjab is 66% Sikh The Indian state of Punjab is 66% Sikh and 31% Hindu. and 31% Hindu.

• There is a small Muslim population still There is a small Muslim population still living there, especially in Malerkotla. In living there, especially in Malerkotla. In recent times, there is growing concern in recent times, there is growing concern in the state about the immigration of the state about the immigration of laborers from other Indian states such as laborers from other Indian states such as Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Around Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Around 15-20% of Punjab's population is now 15-20% of Punjab's population is now made up of migrants from other states. made up of migrants from other states.

• The literacy rate in Punjab is 75%, male The literacy rate in Punjab is 75%, male literacy being 80.23% and female literacy being 80.23% and female literacy is 68.36%. literacy is 68.36%.

• Being an agricultural state, a large part Being an agricultural state, a large part of the population lives in the rural area. of the population lives in the rural area. Approx. 66% of people live in rural areas Approx. 66% of people live in rural areas while the rest 34% is urban resident.while the rest 34% is urban resident.

• The state has a very skewed sex ratio, The state has a very skewed sex ratio, according to the 2001 census there are according to the 2001 census there are 876 females per 1000 males in Punjab.876 females per 1000 males in Punjab.

Districts of PunjabAmritsar Ludhiana

Barnala Mansa

Bhatinda Moga

Firojpur Mohali

Fatehghar sahib Muktsar

Faridkot Patiala

Gurdaspur Rupnagar

Hoshiyarpur Sangrur

Jalandhar Sahid Bhagat Singh nagar

Kapurthala Tarn Taran

Government and politics• Government of Punjab , Politics of Punjab , and List of Government of Punjab , Politics of Punjab , and List of

districts of Punjab districts of Punjab • The head of government is an indirectly-elected The head of government is an indirectly-elected

Chief Minister who is vested with most of the Chief Minister who is vested with most of the administrative powers.administrative powers.

• The state legislature is the unicameral Punjab The state legislature is the unicameral Punjab Legislative Assembly, with 117 members elected Legislative Assembly, with 117 members elected from single-seat constituencies.from single-seat constituencies.

• The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh which also The capital of Punjab is Chandigarh which also serves as the capital of Haryana, and is thus serves as the capital of Haryana, and is thus administered separately as a Union Territory of India.administered separately as a Union Territory of India.

• The judicial branch of the state government is The judicial branch of the state government is provided by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in provided by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in Chandigarh.Chandigarh.

economy• According to the India State Hunger Index 2008, Punjab has the lowest According to the India State Hunger Index 2008, Punjab has the lowest

level of hunger in India.level of hunger in India.• According to India Today, Leading magazine in India, Punjab has been According to India Today, Leading magazine in India, Punjab has been

awarded overall best state since, 2003 and has been able to retain the awarded overall best state since, 2003 and has been able to retain the top position every year. It also affords best quality of life to its top position every year. It also affords best quality of life to its residents.residents.

• Punjab (Land of the five rivers) is one of the most fertile regions on Punjab (Land of the five rivers) is one of the most fertile regions on earth.earth.

• Indian Punjab is called the "Granary of India" or "India's bread-basket".Indian Punjab is called the "Granary of India" or "India's bread-basket".• It produces 14% of India's cotton, 20% of India's wheat, and 9% of It produces 14% of India's cotton, 20% of India's wheat, and 9% of

India's rice.India's rice.• The Firozpur District is the largest producer of wheat and rice in the The Firozpur District is the largest producer of wheat and rice in the

state.state.• In worldwide terms, Punjab produces 2% of the world's cotton, 2% of its In worldwide terms, Punjab produces 2% of the world's cotton, 2% of its

wheat and 1% of the world's rice.wheat and 1% of the world's rice.• Other important crops are rice, cotton, sugarcane, pearl millet, maize, Other important crops are rice, cotton, sugarcane, pearl millet, maize,

barley and fruit.barley and fruit.• Excluding agriculture other major industries include the manufacture of Excluding agriculture other major industries include the manufacture of

scientific instruments, electrical goods, machine tools, textiles, tourism, scientific instruments, electrical goods, machine tools, textiles, tourism, sewing machines, sports goods, starch, fertilizers, bicycles, and the sewing machines, sports goods, starch, fertilizers, bicycles, and the processing of pine oil and sugarprocessing of pine oil and sugar

Some Beautiful Fields of Some Beautiful Fields of PunjabPunjab

Education in PunjabEducation in Punjab• Worlds first university “ Takshashila

vishwavidhyalaya” was based in Punjab• India’s one and only sports university

“National Institute of Sports” based in Punjab

• Adesh Institute of Engineering and Technology, Faridkot

• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar• Punjab University, Chandigarh etc…• There are near about 26 universities in

Punjab

Tourism In PunjabTourism In Punjab

• AmritsarAmritsar-Sacred city of the Sikhs, The Golden Temple, Gardens, Fort, Museums, Jallianwala baug.

• Taran TaranTaran Taran-Sikh Shrine. • Dera Baba Nanak/ Govindwal/ Kiratpur Dera Baba Nanak/ Govindwal/ Kiratpur -Sikh

pilgrim center. • Pathankot Pathankot -Gateway to Jammu and Kashmir

and the Valleys of Himachal. • Patiala Patiala - Palace and Museum, National Institute

of Sports. • LudhianaLudhiana - Best place for shopping.• Wagha BorderWagha Border- The Pride of India & Punjab• Major TownsMajor Towns- Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala,

Ludhiana, Jalandhar.

Some place you Some place you must seemust see

Motibagh palaceMotibagh palace

Golden Temple of Amritsar

Wagha Border

Transportation

• Public transport in Punjab is provided by buses, auto Public transport in Punjab is provided by buses, auto rickshaws and Indian railways. The state has a large rickshaws and Indian railways. The state has a large network of multimodal transportation system.network of multimodal transportation system.

• AirAir• Punjab has six airports . Domestic airports are at Ludhiana, Punjab has six airports . Domestic airports are at Ludhiana,

Patiala, Pathankot, Mohali. International airport, Sri Guru Patiala, Pathankot, Mohali. International airport, Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar is the largest Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar is the largest and most important airport in the state and is also the and most important airport in the state and is also the second busiest in North India after Delhi Airport. Prominent second busiest in North India after Delhi Airport. Prominent Airports in Punjab are:Airports in Punjab are:

• Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International AirportSri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport• Sahnewal AirportSahnewal Airport• Pathankot AirportPathankot Airport• Patiala AirportPatiala Airport• Chandigarh AirportChandigarh Airport

Transportation• Rail• Almost all the major as well as smaller cities of the state are linked Almost all the major as well as smaller cities of the state are linked

through railways. Amritsar is the largest railway station having trains through railways. Amritsar is the largest railway station having trains connecting to all major cities. The railway junction in Bhatinda is the connecting to all major cities. The railway junction in Bhatinda is the largest in Asia.largest in Asia.

• RoadRoad• All the cities and towns of Punjab are connected with four lane roads, All the cities and towns of Punjab are connected with four lane roads,

National Highway. The Grand Trunk Road also called as National Highway. The Grand Trunk Road also called as NH1NH1 connect connect Calcutta to Peshawar passing through Jalandhar and Amritsar. Another Calcutta to Peshawar passing through Jalandhar and Amritsar. Another major National Highway connect Punjab to Jammu passing through major National Highway connect Punjab to Jammu passing through Hoshiyarpur and Pathankot. The state road conditions are the finest in Hoshiyarpur and Pathankot. The state road conditions are the finest in India. The national Highways passing through the state is ranked the India. The national Highways passing through the state is ranked the best in the country with road networks widely spread , covering best in the country with road networks widely spread , covering isolated towns as well as border region.isolated towns as well as border region.

• The following National Highways connect major towns, cities and The following National Highways connect major towns, cities and villages:villages:

• National Highway 1 , National Highway 10 , National Highway 15 , National Highway 1 , National Highway 10 , National Highway 15 , National Highway 1A , National Highway 20 , National Highway 21 , National Highway 1A , National Highway 20 , National Highway 21 , National Highway 22 ,National Highway 64 , National Highway 70 , National Highway 22 ,National Highway 64 , National Highway 70 , National Highway 71 (India) National Highway 95.National Highway 71 (India) National Highway 95.

Religion in PunjabReligion in Punjab

• In Punjab Sikh religion is a dominant religion. In Punjab Sikh religion is a dominant religion. • A progressive religion well ahead of its time when A progressive religion well ahead of its time when

it was founded over 500 years ago.it was founded over 500 years ago.• The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20

million people worldwide and is ranked as the million people worldwide and is ranked as the world’s 5th largest religion.world’s 5th largest religion.

• Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and Sikhism preaches a message of devotion and remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, remembrance of God at all times, truthful living, equality of mankind and denounces superstitions equality of mankind and denounces superstitions and blind rituals.and blind rituals.

• Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its Sikhism is open to all through the teachings of its 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book, Sri 10 Gurus enshrined in the Sikh Holy Book, Sri Guru Granth Sahib.Guru Granth Sahib.

Place of worship• The Sikh place of worship The Sikh place of worship

is called a is called a GurudwaraGurudwara, , which means house of which means house of God. Wherever Sikhs go, God. Wherever Sikhs go, they build a Gurudwara they build a Gurudwara as a place to worship and as a place to worship and meet each othermeet each other..

• Shri Harimandir SahibShri Harimandir Sahib, , commonly referred to as commonly referred to as the "Golden Temple," is the "Golden Temple," is the world's most famous the world's most famous GurudwaraGurudwara. .

Sikhs Articles of Faith •Sikhs have a way to show their commitment to their religion: Sikhs have a way to show their commitment to their religion: they wear five articles of faith, called kakkars or "5 K's." Many they wear five articles of faith, called kakkars or "5 K's." Many Sikhs who have not taken amrit (similar to baptism) do not Sikhs who have not taken amrit (similar to baptism) do not keep all five. Almost all Sikhs wear the kara, or silver bangle. keep all five. Almost all Sikhs wear the kara, or silver bangle. •These are the These are the 5 K's5 K's:: •Kachhera:Kachhera: The kachhera, a cotton undergarment, reminds The kachhera, a cotton undergarment, reminds Sikhs of their modesty. Sikhs of their modesty. •Kanga:Kanga: The kanga, a small wooden comb, represents The kanga, a small wooden comb, represents cleanliness and taking care of yourself. cleanliness and taking care of yourself. •Kara:Kara: The kara, a steel bangle, is worn on the wrist. Since we The kara, a steel bangle, is worn on the wrist. Since we use our hands for almost everything we do, the bracelet is a use our hands for almost everything we do, the bracelet is a constant reminder of good deeds. constant reminder of good deeds. •Kesh:Kesh: The kesh, long uncut hair, has become the most visible The kesh, long uncut hair, has become the most visible way to identify Sikhs. Sikhs do not cut their hair in order to way to identify Sikhs. Sikhs do not cut their hair in order to maintain the way their bodies were given to them. Most men maintain the way their bodies were given to them. Most men and some women wrap their long hair in a turban. Almost all and some women wrap their long hair in a turban. Almost all people you see wearing turbans in the United States are Sikhs. people you see wearing turbans in the United States are Sikhs. •Kirpan:Kirpan: The kirpan, a small religious sword, represents a The kirpan, a small religious sword, represents a commitment to justice. commitment to justice.

Festivals of PunjabFestivals of Punjab

BaisakhiBaisakhi

Lohri

BaisakhiBaisakhi Baisakhi is celebrated on the 13th of April every year, marking the new year of Punjab. In Punjab, a primarily agricultural area, this day is especially important as it commemorates the first day of harvest. The fields are full and beautiful with nature's bounty, all ready to be cut and collected on this day. Traditionally, the men and women perform Bhangra and Giddha to the pounding rhythm of the dhol (drum).

LohriLohri marks the end of winter, celebrated on the 13th of January. This festival is celebrated as a harvest fair, marked with gaiety and feasting. This festival commemorates more than the harvest, though; it honors the spirit of Punjab. The day that follows Lohri is an auspicious one for the Sikh community. It is the first day of the Punjabi month called ‘mangh’ or ‘manghi’. This is a holy month, and it is honored with daan-punya (acts of physical and material charity). In the Sikh community, clothes worn the night before, are given away and all the young girls receive punya in the form of money.

Anniversaries associated with the lives of Sikh Anniversaries associated with the lives of Sikh Gurus are referred to as GurpurabsGurus are referred to as Gurpurabs

Gurpurab literally means 'festival of the guru'. The Sikhs Gurpurab literally means 'festival of the guru'. The Sikhs celebrate 10 Gurpurabs in a year. All Gurpurabs are celebrate 10 Gurpurabs in a year. All Gurpurabs are

considered auspicious and important but special considered auspicious and important but special significance is accorded to the birth anniversary of Guru significance is accorded to the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. This falls in the Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. This falls in the

month of Kartik (October / November).month of Kartik (October / November).

Gurpurabs

Food of Food of PunjabPunjab

• You can’t imagine Indian food without Punjabi food. Now a day’s Punjabi food not only in India but all over the world most famous food.

• The Punjabi food is all about spices, cooked with ghee or butter. With a large glass of testy lassi or buttermilk.

• The Punjabi food is available in both non-vegetarian as well as vegetarian.

• The most famous Punjabi food is “ Sarson da saag aur Makke di roti.”

• Tandoori chicken, panir tikka masala, kaju kurry with Tandoori roti or naan are some other famous dishes of punjabi food.

Clothing

• Generally female Generally female of Punjab wears of Punjab wears salwar-kameez salwar-kameez with bright color with bright color chunnis.chunnis.

• And men wears And men wears kurta – pajamas kurta – pajamas with turban. Which with turban. Which called paghri. They called paghri. They wear patka to wear patka to wraps their head.wraps their head.

Music and Dance• BhangraBhangra is a lively form of is a lively form of

music and dance that music and dance that originated in Punjab. originated in Punjab.

• As many Bhangra lyrics reflect As many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tumultuous the long and often tumultuous history of Punjab.history of Punjab.

• While Bhangra began as a part While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of it eventually became a part of such diverse occasions as such diverse occasions as weddings and New Year weddings and New Year celebrations. celebrations.

• Moreover, during the last thirty Moreover, during the last thirty years, Bhangra has enjoyed a years, Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop and reggae. hip-hop and reggae.

Music and dance• GiddhaGiddha is Punjab's most is Punjab's most

famous folk dance for famous folk dance for women.women.

• In Giddha, the women enact In Giddha, the women enact verses called bolish, folk verses called bolish, folk poetry, and dance.poetry, and dance.

• The subject matter of these The subject matter of these bolish include everything bolish include everything from arguments with the from arguments with the father-in-law to political father-in-law to political affairs.affairs.

• The dance rhythm is set by The dance rhythm is set by the dhol and the distinctive the dhol and the distinctive hand claps of the dancers. hand claps of the dancers. These days, people These days, people associate Giddha with associate Giddha with Bhangra.Bhangra.

Punjabi language

• Punjabi is a language (what we speak). Gurumukhi is a script (how we write Punjabi)

• In the Punjabi language, the total number of alphabets are 40, vowels are 10,consonants are 5 and dependent vowels (Matraas) are 10.

•The culture of Punjab is unique. Punjabis show a zest for life. They are known for their hard work and bravery. They do well in all types of work, from farming to information technology.

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LegislatureLegislature• INFORMATION AS PER THE OFFICIAL DAIRY OF

PUNJAB GOVT. 2011

Chief Minister Chief Minister , Civil Aviation / Co-operation / Excise & Taxation / General Administration / Housing and Urban Development / Irrigation & Power / Personnel / Science & Technology & Non-Conventional Energy

Shri Prakash Singh BadalShri Prakash Singh Badal

Dy. Chief MinisterDy. Chief Minister , Home Affairs (Home Affairs, Civil Defense,) / Information and Public Relation / Science & Technology & Non-Conventional Energy /Sports & Youth Services / Technical Education & Industrial Training / Water Supply & Sanitation

Shri Sukhbir Singh BadalShri Sukhbir Singh Badal

mediamedia

• In Punjab there are no. of newspaper and television channels.

• Leading newspaper is Punjab keshari.• Leading channel is doordarshan punjabi

& many more..• Telecommunication : • BSNL , airtel , idea , vodaphone.

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