Punjab
Tourist Place in Rupnagar
| Location: | Rupnagar,Punjab, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 45°C: Winter:4°C |
| STD Code: | 183 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Anandpur Sahib Gurdwara,Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora Sahib,Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib |
| Language: | Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English |
Anandpur Sahib Gurdwara
The most important of the complex of shrines at Anandpur Sahib is Gurudwara Keshgarh Sahib, which stands on the place where the "Khalsa" was born. It is regarded as one of the five sacred "Takhats" or seats of Sikh religion.
Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora Sahib
Gurudwara Parivar Vichhora Sahib is situated adjacent to the canal near village Nangal Sirsa, at a distance of about 14 Km from Rupnagar. It has a lofty flight of 84 steps leading upto the top.
Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib
Gurudwara Bhatta Sahib is situated in the village Kotla Nihang, at the outskirts of Rupnagar town. It was built in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh. After leaving Anandpur Sahib, the Guru pursued by the enemy reached Kotla Nihang and asked the Pathans there to give him shelter.
Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Lord William-Bentick
A Historic meeting between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Lord Willam Bentinck, the Governor General of India took place at Ropar on the Bank of Satluj under a PIPAL TREE on 26th October, 1831. Ostnsibly, the Governer General met the Maharaja to show to the world that he and the Maharaja were friendly.
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