Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Jalandhar, India

Jalandhar is a major city in the state of Punjab in India. It 'also connected by rail, air and land transport. Jalandhar has a well developed infrastructure, like that of other metropolises. This is the second level of urbanization of the country. It 'also a sports center of Indian Industry. It employs a large number of people migrating to cities to find work. As a result, has the highest population density of 598 persons per square kilometer second census in 1991.

This is a labor-intensive industrial city which has a range of factories that produce essential products other than sports. It has a production unit that produces a lot of rubber footwear, belts and tires.


Jalandhar has a mobile unit that supplies parts of their products to major automobile manufacturers. Auto parts are considered of good quality throughout the country. Which is located in the fertile lands between the rivers Beas and Sutlej rivers, the city is also a huge market for agricultural products. In addition, tissue and surgical instruments are also well established units in the city.

There are two major exhibitions in Jalandhar, and the Fair Hariballabh Sangeet Mela Baba SODAL. Mela was held in December for a week, in memory of Swami Hariballabh classical musicians. It is a platform for classical singers and musicians from various countries gathered to show their talent. In addition, in 1956, Sangeet Academy under grace Hariballabh formed to promote the teaching and research in classical music.


Baba SODAL Fair is held annually in September to commemorate the anniversary of the death of a child named SODAL, known as the baby-God. In Samadhi children, women flocked together to make offerings to the early hours of the day. Then, the offerings are distributed to all pilgrims, and some of them swimming in the sacred tank SODAL Baba-Da-Sarowar.
Jalandhar also has a repertoire of literature and art. Punjabi language is the native language of the place. This is one of the largest central area of ​​the local press in India. Most of the publications in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. Many of the great works on Indo-Pak partition is written from this place.

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