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Harayana |
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As the cradle of the ancient Vedic Civilization, the
5000-year-old history of Haryana is full of glory. It was here in
Haryana, that Lord Krishna taught us about Karma and Dharma through
"The Bhagwad Gita". It was here that Ved Vyas wrote Mahabharat (in
Sanskrit) on the banks of Saraswati River. Recent archeological
excavations in sites like Kunal and Banawali, are adding much more
to our knowledge of Haryana's history. Arya Samaj has a large
number of followers among Haryana's people. Haryana has a rich
variety of craft, folk dances and fairs & festivals. Haryana
became a new state of India on 1st November 1966, with Chandigarh
city as its capital.
Haryana lies in the northern part of India and is bordered by
the Indian states of Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal, Himachal
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. It has a population of
2,10,83,000 & an area of 44,212 sq km. Hindi and English are
the official languages, but Haryanavi is most widely spoken.
Punjabi and Urdu are also used in many areas. Ten Lok Sabha &
five Rajya Sabha members represent Haryana in the Indian
Parliament. Haryana is known for its rustic humour, brave soldiers,
dairy products, Murrah buffalos and Basmati rice. The state bird of
Haryana is Kala Teetar
Haryana has set up many tourist complexes, motels and camping
sites in landscaped gardens to promote tourism. Haryana has one of
the most successful tourist development programs led by Haryana
Tourism department. The tourist complexes are named after Birds
found in Haryana.
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Ambala | |
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The Ambala District has claims of being the Historically famous
District of Haryana State. The district headquarter is situated in
Ambala City. Other towns are Ambala Cantt., Barara, Naggal, Mulana,
Saha and Shahzadpur. It is famous for its big army cantonment, air
force base and a very busy railway junction.
There are a number of stories regarding the name 'Ambala'.
According to one, one Amba Rajput founded this town in the 14th
century. According to another the town is named after the Goddess
Bhawani Amba. Yet another stories claims that the town was
originally called Amb Wala (Place of Mangoes), and over time this
got corrupted into the present name of Ambala.
In 1841, after an outbreak of malaria, the British abandoned the
cantonment at Karnal. In its place a large cantonment was founded
in Ambala in 1843.
Ambala district is famous for its industries, especially that of
scientific instruments, metal casting, kitchen mixer grinders and
submersible motor pumps.
Places of Interest
Bhawani Amba - A temple named after the goddess Bhawani.
Historical Gurudwaras
The Badshahi Bag Gurdwara
Sis Ganj Gurdwara
Manji Sahib Gurdwara
Sangat Sahib Gurdwara
These are associated with Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Tegh Bahadur
and Guru Hargobind respectively.
The popular Muslim shrines
Lakhi Shah
Taqwal Shah
Christian Shrines
Saint Pauls Church
Old British Christian Cemetery
Parks and Gardens
Patel Park in Ambala Cantt
City Park in Ambala City
Location - The district Ambala lies on the North-Eastern
edge of Haryana between 27-39"- 45' North latitude and 74-33"-53'
to 76-36"-52' East longitude. It is bounded by the district Yamuna
Nagar to the South-East. To its South lies Kurukshetra district
while in its west is situated Patiala and Ropar districts of Punjab
and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The Shivalik Range of Solan
and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh bounds the Ambala
district in the North and Northeast. The height from the sea level
is 900feet.
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Panipath | |
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Panipat is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, and here
the three historical battles of Panipat were fought. Karnal,
Sonipat, Jind and Kaithal and the state of Uttar Pradesh border
this district.
District Panipat has a very glorious place in the History of
India. It is said that, at the time of battle of MAHABHARAT, the
five villages that were demanded by the PANDAVAS from DURYODHANA,
"PANPAT" was also one of those, Later on which was converted in the
name of PANIPAT. This district has a significant importance in the
history. Three Major battles were fought here, which has converted
Indian History a new way.
The first battle of Panipat, fought in AD 1526 in which invader
Babar defeated Ibrahim Lodhi, the Sultan of Delhi, on April 26. In
the second battle of Panipat, on November 5, 1556, Akbar's guardian
Bairam Khan defeated the Hindu ruler Hemu. Ahmad Shah Abdali, the
Afghan ruler defeated the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat
that took place in 1761.
Panipat city is famous in India by the name of "City of
Weavers". Panipat District has significant place in International
Market for "Handloom Production". Darri, Carpet Mat, Table Cover,
Bed sheet, Bed Cover, Curtain etc. are export to Canada, Japan,
Germany & Australia. Mr Ashok Maheshwari (Jt DDG Mktng)
In addition to the above Panipat city is the biggest centre of
"Shoddy Yarn" in the World. Blankets prepared through Handloom and
Power loom are sent to soldier. The sub division Samalkha of this
district is famous for Foundry of Agriculture instruments. In this
way, this district, which is continuously developing on the base of
industry, has unlimited employment. Not only from Haryana but
Businessman, Engineer, unemployed worker artist weavers and labour
from other state of India often come here in search of employment
and settle here permanently.
Panipat was the part of District Karnal till 31 October 1989
which was upgraded as a separate district, including Assandh Tehsil
of district Karnal. When the District was reformed on 01 January
1992 Assandh Tehsil was excluded from this District.
The district headquarter is situated in Panipat town. Other
smaller towns are Samalkha, Israna and Naultha.
Area & Population - The total area of Panipat
district is 1,754 sq km and its population is 8,33,000.
Location - It is situated 90 KM from Delhi (National
Highway Number - 1) on 'Sher Shah Suri Marg' known as GT road.
Climate - In summer, more summer and in winter the temp
goes up to Minimum 4.4 deg C in December, January, However in
summer it goes up to 42.4 deg C in June.
Places Of Interest:
Ibrahim Lodis tomb, Kabuli Shah mosque, Panipat Museum , Devi
Temple, Kala Amb, Salar Gunj Gate, Shri Ram Sharnam.
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Karnal | |
| Karnal is one of the oldest district of Haryana
states since the inception of Haryana as a State on 1st November
1966. Kurukshetra, Kaithal & Panipat were part of Karnal
District before getting status of separate districts. It was also a
district in the erstwhile Punjab State.
The city of Karnal, said to have been founded by Raja Karna, of
the Mahabharta fame. In 1739 Nadir Shah defeated Muhammad Shah at
Karnal. Raja Gopal Singh of Jind seized Karnal in 1863, and the
Marhattas established themselves at Karnal in 1785. Skirmishes
however, followed between the Marhattas and the Sikhs. In 1795 the
Marhattas finally wrested it from Raja Bhag Singh of Jind and made
it over to the George Thomas, who took part in the fight. Meanwhile
Raja Gurdit Singh of Ladwa obtained possession of Karnal. It was
captured by the British in 1805 and made over to Muhamdi Khan
(Mandal). Karnal, on being formed into a British cantonment, the
fort which had been built by Raja Gajpat singh of Jind, was taken
over by the British and converted into a residence for Dost Mohd.
Khan Amir of Kabul. The fort was used as a jail,as quarters for
native cavalry and as poor house. In 1862, it was made over to the
Education Department, when the district school was moved into it
from the city.
It is known all over the world for production of Rice, Wheat and
Milk, and agriculture research Institutions like NDRI, CSSRI, Wheat
Research Directorate, National Bureau of Animal Genetics Research,
Sugarcane Breeding Institute etc.
Location - Karnal is important city on Delhi Ambala Rail
Line & Sher Shah Suri Marg (G.T.Road), connected with
all-important places in the country. It is 123 Kilometer from Delhi
& 130 Kilometer from Chandigarh. Karnal District lies on the
western Bank of river Yamuna which once flows about 11 kilometer to
the east forming eastern boundary of the district. The river Yamuna
separates Haryana from Utter Pardesh. The Karnal Distt including
Panipat lies between 29'09'50" and 29'50' North latitude and 76 31'
15" and 77 12'45" East longitude, its height from sea level is
between 235 and 252 meters. The Karnal Distt. is surrounded by
Kurukshetra District on its north-west, jind & Kaithal Distt.
on its west, Panipat Distt. on its south and Utter Pradesh on
east.
Places of Interest
Kalander Shah's Tomb, Devi Temple, Cantonment Church Tower, Bhara
Mal's Sarai, Old Fort, Miran Sahib's Tomb, Gurdwara Manji Sahib,
Dargah Nuri, The Karna Tank, Sita Mai Temple, Kunjpura, Naraina,
Taraori, Basthali, Gondar (Gautam Rishi), Bahlolpur:(Prashir tank),
Anjanthali, Moghul Bridge Saiyads, Gogripur: Bawa
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Kurukshetra | |
| Kurukshetra town is situated 160 km north of Delhi on the
national highway NH1. Other towns of the district are Pehowa,
Ladwa, Ismailabad and Shahabad.
Kurukshetra the holy pilgrimage in which 360 places of
pilgrimage related to the Mahabharata can be seen. Kurukshetra has
been the germinating ground of the essence of Hinduism. The call of
duty is the supreme religion. Lord Krishna's dictat of "karmanyev
adhikaraste" (believing in karma (efforts/action), not in results)
is a philosophy that has guided the Indian psyche for thousands of
years. It is one of those holy towns that have borne the imprint of
Lord Krishna's footsteps.
Kurukshetra is a place of great historical and religious
importance, revered all over the country for its sacred association
with the Vedas and the Vedic Culture. It was here that the battle
of Mahabharat was fought and Lord Krishna preached his Philosophy
of 'KARMA' as enshrined in the Holy Bhagwad-Gita, to Arjuna at
Jyotisar. In the very first verse of Bhagwad-Gita, Kurukshetra is
described as DHARAMKSHETRA i.e. 'Region of righteousness'.
According to Hindu mythology, the name Kurukshetra applied to a
circuit of about 48 KOS or about 128 Km, which includes a large
number of holy places, temples and tanks connected with the ancient
Indian traditions and the Mahabharat War and Kurus, the ancestor of
Kouravs and Pandavs. Kurukshetra is intimately related to the Aryan
civilization and its growth along the Saraswati river.
Climate - Climate of the district is very hot in summer
(upto 47 C) and cold in winter (down to 1 C) with rains in July and
August
Places of Interest
Bhrahma Sarover, Sannihit Sarover, Sthaneshwar Mahadev, Kamal
Nabhi, Bhisham Kund Narkatari, Bhardarkali Temple, Jyotisar,
Pehowa, Prithudaka Tirath.
By Road: Buses of Haryana Roadways and other State
Corporations ply through Kurukshetra and connect it to Delhi,
Chandigarh and other important places.
By Air: The Airports close to Kurukshetra are at Delhi and
Chandigarh, which are well connected by road and rail. Taxi service
is also available.
By Rail: Kurukshetra is a railway junction, well connected
with all important towns and cities of the country. The Shatabadi
Express halts here.
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Rewari | |
| Rewari was accorded the status of a district by the Government
of Haryana on November 1, 1989. Its geographical boundaries have
district Rohtak in its north, Mahendergarh district in its west and
district Gurgaon in its east & northeast directions. District
Alwar of Rajasthan touches Rewari in the southeast. Prior to it,
Rewari was a Sub-division and Tehsil head quarter of district
Mahendergarh.
History - The History of the district Rewari is
contemporary to the history of Delhi. During MAHABHARTA period
there was a king named Rewat. He had a daughter whose name was
Rewati. But the king used to call her Rewa lovingly. The king
founded and established a city named "Rewa wadi" after the name of
her daughter. Later on Rewa got married with Balram, elder brother
of Lord Krishna and the king donated the city "Rewa wadi" as dowry
to her daughter. Later the city Rewa wadi became REWARI. During the
rule of Mughla Rewari was the part of Delhi territory. In the
SAVTANTRTA-SANGRAM of 1857 Rao Tula Ram & Krishan Gopal of
Rewari fought aggressively against the British rule with the help
of "Samrat Bahadur Shah Zafar" and there was a movement when they
brought the British rule to an end in Rewari. But Rao Tula Ram
could not succeed and he expired after some time. The land of
Rewari is called "VEER-BHUMI". Even today the people of Rewari feel
proud to serve in Indian Armies. The majority of the castes, which
lived in Rewari were Maurya, Guptas and Gujjars. Although now the
majority is of the Ahirs all castes live with harmony. In the city
the Punjabis and Guptas have hold on the business.
Location - Rewari is located at 82 KM mile stone in the
south-west direction of the national capital Delhi across the Delhi
Jaipur National Highway No. 8. Rewari town is situated at the
height of 241.95 meters above sea level. This district is spread
over 1559 Sq. km area with a total population of 6,23,301 (1991
census). It is divided into 2 sub-divisions, Rewari and Kosli. It
is further divided into 3 revenue tehsils, that is Rewari, Bawal
& Kosli and 5 CD Blocks namely Rewari, Bawal, Khol, Jatusana
& Nahar. The whole district consists of 412 villages and 346
Panchayats. In this district temperature ranges from 2 to 47
degrees centigrade, months of December & January are of sever
cold and the months of May & June are of bitter summer. Because
of the touch of Rajasthan this district faces dusty storms in
summer season. Overall climate of this district remains dry. July,
August & September are the months of rainy season. Light rains
are experienced during December, January & Feb .
Places of Interest
Lal Masjid, Baag Wala Talab, Bada Talab (Rao Tej Singh Talab),
Ghanteshwar Mandir.
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Rohtak | |
The district derives its name from its headquarters' town
Rohtak which is said to be a correction of Rohtashgarh, a name
still applied to the ruined sites (also called khokhrakot) of two
older sites, one lying immediately north of the present town and
other about 5 Kms towards the east. Traditionally, it is named
after Raja Rohtash, in whose days the city is said to have been
built. It is also claimed that the town derives its name from the
Roherra (Tacoma undulate) tree called Rohitaka in Sanskrit. It is
said that before the town came into existence, it was the site of a
forest of Rohitaka trees and hence its name became Rohtak. Another
version connects Rohtak with Rohitaka, which is mentioned in
Mahabharta in connection with campaign of Nakula, the Pandva
warrior.
Location - The district lies in the south east of Haryana
state. It is bound by Jind and Sonipat districts on the north,
Jhajjar district on the south, Jhajjar and Sonipat district on the
east and Hisar and Bhiwani districts on the west side.
Area - The district is having an area of 1668.47 square
Kms.
Places of Interest
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